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To the uninitiated yoga may be an obscure idea. However, the fact of the matter is that there are many different kinds of yoga. Here’s a quick run down of some variations of yoga.

1. Hatha – perhaps the most popular; achieves balance between mind and body
2. Ashtanga – “fast yoga”
3. Power yoga – also fast and perfect for muscle toning
4. Forrest – contemporary form
5. Viniyoga – focuses on synchronizing breathing with poses
6. Bikram – done in a heated room
7. Kundalini – the aim is to awaken the energy that lies at the base of the spine
8. Ananda – derived from hatha yoga