sandeyeYoga Styles: Bharata Yoga
October 14th 2008 01:32
Bharata Yoga is one of the asana focused Yoga styles that was developed fairly recently. It was created by Gert van Leeuwen, an Amsterdam resident. The objective of Bharata Yoga is to obtain correct spinal alignment within the postures. This leads to assistance in dealing with tension and stress, as well as improving your flexibility, strength and overall posture.
Simple Yogic breathing is included in the typical routine, but there does not seem to be any further involvement with traditional Yogic practices and the emphasis remains on the physical rather than a spiritual or complete lifestyle. The postures are held for longer than in some Yoga styles, in order to concentrate on the correct breathing and spinal alignment.
Classes are currently mainly available in Amsterdam, in either Dutch or English. However, this variation of Yoga is beginning to spread across the world. Gert van Leeuwen recently taught a course on his critical alignment therapy technique - known as CAT - to Yoga teachers and other health professionals in Calgary, Canada.
If you would like to attempt a simple Bharata exercise, you can follow the instructions given at this link:
Really Long Link
Simple Yogic breathing is included in the typical routine, but there does not seem to be any further involvement with traditional Yogic practices and the emphasis remains on the physical rather than a spiritual or complete lifestyle. The postures are held for longer than in some Yoga styles, in order to concentrate on the correct breathing and spinal alignment.
Classes are currently mainly available in Amsterdam, in either Dutch or English. However, this variation of Yoga is beginning to spread across the world. Gert van Leeuwen recently taught a course on his critical alignment therapy technique - known as CAT - to Yoga teachers and other health professionals in Calgary, Canada.
If you would like to attempt a simple Bharata exercise, you can follow the instructions given at this link:
Really Long Link
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