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2. Ashtanga (vinyasa) yoga - Wikipedia

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   Each asana in ashtanga yoga is part of a set sequence, as described above. The stated purpose of the asanas is to increase the strength and flexibility of the body. [16] Officially, the style is accompanied by very little alignment instruction. [17] Breathing is ideally even and steady, in terms of the length of the inhalations and exhalations ...

3. Yoga as exercise - Wikipedia

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   Women in an outdoor yoga community class, Texas, 2010. Yoga as exercise is a physical activity consisting mainly of postures, often connected by flowing sequences, sometimes accompanied by breathing exercises, and frequently ending with relaxation lying down or meditation.

4. Pilates - Wikipedia

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   [14] According to The New York Times, Pilates "can be tailored to a spectrum of fitness goals, ages and abilities". [15] Pilates is not a cardiovascular workout, but rather a strength and flexibility workout. There are various elements that contribute to distinguishing Pilates from other forms of resistance training.

5. Adriene Mishler - Wikipedia

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   Mishler was born in Austin, Texas, into an "artsy family". [4] [9] Her mother is of Mexican descent. [10]Her father is Jewish.She began her career as a professional film and television actor, as well as performing as a voiceover artist, but after taking a yoga class at a studio, Mishler had a realization that she wanted everyone she knew to "have this experience [of yoga]", and completed a ...

6. Yoga - Wikipedia

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   There are two broad theories explaining the origins of yoga. The linear model holds that yoga has Vedic origins (as reflected in Vedic texts), and influenced Buddhism. [74] This model is mainly supported by Hindu scholars. [74] According to the synthesis model, yoga is a synthesis of indigenous, non-Vedic practices with Vedic elements.