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Welcome back! Here’s part two of our common styles of yoga breakdown. Whether you’re an experienced yogi or just starting to understand what the culture is all about, this is your introduction and overview of some common styles of yoga. If you haven’t had the opportunity to read part one, you can find the link to the post here! 
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When people say, “I do yoga”, what do they really mean? Believe it or not, there are many different forms of yoga! Especially in the transition from the East to our Western culture, other forms or subsets of yoga have become popularized. Entering into the yoga world can become confusing when just understanding what kind of yoga you’re even doing! Here, we’ve cultivated a basis of each type of Asana practice offered at our studio for your understanding. There’s always more learning to be done, but here is your introduction:  Becoming a Yoga Teacher is a fun dream for many, but the steps to get there can sometimes feel confusing! Let’s break it down: Once you decide you want to become a yoga teacher, it’s time to find your training / yoga school. Get to know the studio(s) you might want to teach at and talk to the teachers there. Every studio has a different style or training preference. When you find teachers you love to learn from the most, they can help guide you to great trainings or what to consider. Especially when embarking on a new journey, sometimes it’s best to be familiar with the space, practice, and faces. (:   Yoga Therapy is a specific modality of yoga that utilizes the practices and concepts of yoga, including the Kosha model and Ayurveda, to look at the entire person: body, mind, and soul. The Kosha model is how yogis visualize the layers of existence. Basically, there are five layers that are necessary in order for our bodies to exist; physical, breath, thoughts and emotions, mind and wisdom, and soul. (Here’s more information for further reading.)
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