Yoga is a practice that involves physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being and aims to help us evolve. The exact date of its origin is unknown, but it is believed to have been more than 7,000 years ago in India. Its name comes from Sanskrit, one of the languages of India, and means union or concentration. Yoga teaches us techniques of self-knowledge and relaxation, providing us with many benefits for body and mind.

Some types of yoga

• Hatha Yoga - is the most classic style of yoga in the West. It works on the balance between body, mind and breathing. It covers lighter postures and is very suitable for people who are just starting to practice yoga.
• Ashtanga - is the most intense yoga practice and challenges our entire physical body. It is recommended for people who want to increase their concentration and also gain physical fitness while their body is detoxified through sweat.
• Kundalini Yoga - is one of the styles that works most on breathing exercises, helping to awaken the energy that is concentrated in the region of the first chakra.
• Restorative Yoga - is a style of yoga that applies therapeutic methods. It is a practice with few movements, focused on leaving the body in a state of relaxation, focusing on the release of tensions in the body, producing a feeling of calm and greater well-being.
  
• Vinyasa Yoga - a yoga practice consisting of continuous movements with positions synchronized with the breath. Often used by those who want to reduce stress.
• Iyengar Yoga - focuses on staying in the postures, where it helps to treat injuries or back pain.

Just make sure you inform a specialized professional before you start practicing, so that you can be properly assisted. What are the best places to practice yoga?

• Outdoors

Outdoor yoga is suitable for those who enjoy the practice to connect with themselves and choose to practice yoga in open environments such as parks and nature.

• Yoga studio

It's very common to find places where yoga classes are held and those who attend can choose the style of practice that best suits them. In addition to the course, people can exchange knowledge and make new friends.

• At home

It is also possible to practice yoga at home, where the person already knows the techniques applied and feels more comfortable using the environment in which they live or if they don't know much about the techniques they can make use of apps or videos, but it is important to know that if you don't feel confident in applying the techniques it is advisable to seek out a specialized professional so that the practice of yoga is safe.

The practice of yoga offers us countless benefits for improving our physical, mental and spiritual health. Before you start practicing yoga, seek technical guidance from a professional in the field and practice with balance.