Questions: The yogi's class focused on symmetry and alignment of the body with a focus on mental and physical balance. What type of yoga class did the yogi attend?
Multiple Choice
Kripalu
Sirvananda
lyengar
Ashtanga
Transcript text: The yogi's class focused on symmetry and alignment of the body with a focus on mental and physical balance. What type of yoga class did the yogi attend?
Multiple Choice
Kripalu
Sirvananda
lyengar
Ashtanga
Solution
The answer is Iyengar: the original text in the question mentions a focus on symmetry and alignment of the body with a focus on mental and physical balance.
Explanation for each option:
Kripalu: This style of yoga emphasizes gentle movements, meditation, and breathwork, focusing on self-discovery and self-acceptance. While it does involve alignment, it is more about personal experience and less about strict physical alignment.
Sivananda: This type of yoga is based on the teachings of Swami Sivananda and includes a series of 12 basic postures, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques. It focuses on health and wellness but is not specifically centered on symmetry and alignment.
Iyengar: This style of yoga is known for its emphasis on precision, alignment, and the use of props to achieve the correct posture. It is highly focused on the symmetry and alignment of the body, making it the most fitting choice for the description given.
Ashtanga: This is a dynamic and physically demanding style of yoga that involves a set sequence of postures. While it does require alignment, its primary focus is on the flow and breath rather than the detailed alignment emphasized in Iyengar yoga.