In Ashtanga yoga, you perform the same set of poses, in the same order, for the same breath count. Benefits of Ashtanga yoga include improved well-being, increased strength, and a calmer mind.

Types of yoga include hatha, Iyengar, vinyasa, hot yoga, and ashtanga. For an aerobic workout, a vinyasa class might be the best to boost your heart rate. If you're looking for a more meditative class ...

Never underestimate the power of a yoga class. That's what I learned after a month of bi-weekly Ashtanga yoga classes. I also learned I have no balance, flexibility or future as a creature of grace ...

When asked if I was a morning person, I replied, “Well yes, if 11 counts.” The questioner was Hawk, founder of Ahimsa Yoga in Ithaca. She told me that there was a Mysore-style Ashtanga Yoga class ...