Asana Yoga
Sometimes people refer to ‘Asana Yoga’, which isn’t really a type of yoga. Asana is a Sanskrit word which means is ‘a posture or manner of sit
ting' (as in the practice of yoga).
Asanas are intended to restore and maintain well-being and improve flexibility. Asanas are usually called yoga postures or yoga positions.
Within the context of yoga, sometimes ‘yogasana’ or ‘yoga asana’ is refered to, particularly with regard to the system of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. This is simply referring to a yoga posture. However, yogasana is also the name of a particular yoga pose that is not specifically associated with the Vinyasa system.
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The terminology for hot yoga and Bikram yoga are not interchangeable. They are actually different practices.
Bikram Yoga originated with yogi Bikram Choudhury in 1974 and consists of a series of 26 asanas which are performed in a particular sequence in a heated room of 80-105 degrees Fahrenheit. The classes are usually 90-minutes long and also include specialized breathing.
Hot Yoga is a form of Hatha yoga and is performed in a heated room. While hot yoga practitioners experience many yoga benefits, they may not be aware of Choudhury's philosophy or practice. Instructors of hot yoga are not necessarily trained in the Bikram method as they don't have to be to teach the hot yoga method.
