Yoga is an exercise that many still do not fully understand.
There are various types of yoga that offer different benefits, so exploring each type to determine which may be right for you and help you reach your goals is worthwhile.
If you have the opportunity, speak with an instructor in the area and ask him or her the different benefits of the forms of yoga they teach.
The exercises and poses may be beneficial to those looking to add strength, tone their body, increase flexibility, relieve stress or even improve fertility.
Restorative yoga is often used for those looking to improve their fertility.
It involves restful poses in which the body is supported by blocks, blankets, chairs, walls, pillows or other props to keep it in certain poses.
Some report sleeping better with restorative yoga and note other benefits of this type of yoga.
For those looking to add strength, power yoga may be helpful.
This form of yoga is modeled after the Ashtanga style, but does not follow a strict set of poses, so each class may be different from the next.
This form of yoga may be appealing to individuals who are in good shape already and who are not looking for meditation with their yoga.
It is vigorous and may be helpful for those looking to improve their strength.
Poses with power yoga are more difficult and practitioners will move from one pose to the next rather quickly.
This may also be a helpful style of yoga for those looking to build stamina and flexibility.
Most forms of yoga promote toning and flexibility, so choosing just about any form will help to accomplish this goal, although some may be more effective than others in achieving greater toning and flexibility.
Power yoga may be a very good option for those wishing to tone their entire body.
Hatha yoga, on the other hand, involves stretching and holding poses, which may be helpful in promoting flexibility, but may not be as effective in toning the entire body.
Most get out of their yoga what they put into it and how willing they are to commit to practicing on a regular basis.
Getting the proper nutrition is important when trying to tone the body.
A poor diet may be a major inhibitor to achieving the body one is striving for.
Other exercises such as Pilates or jogging or weight training may be very helpful in achieving greater strength, tone or flexibility, too.