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Today, June 21st, is International Yoga Day, celebrating yoga and its unique benefits and practices. Over the years, yoga has evolved into many styles and approaches. Hatha yoga is a traditional form that emphasizes balance, physical postures, and breath control, making it ideal for beginners and those seeking a gentle introduction to yoga. Yin yoga is a slow-paced, meditative practice that focuses on holding poses for extended periods, targeting deep connective tissues and promote relaxation. Iyengar yoga, developed by B.K.S. Iyengar, emphasizes precise alignment and uses props like blocks and straps. Vinyasa yoga is a dynamic and flowing style of yoga that synchronizes breath with movement. Each pose transitions smoothly into the next, creating a continuous sequence often referred to as a 'flow'. Ashtanga yoga is a dynamic style involving a specific sequence of postures linked by breath, designed to build strength and flexibility. Kundalini yoga is a spiritual and physical practice that combines dynamic movement, breathwork (pranayama), meditation, and chanting of mantras to awaken the dormant energy at the base of the spine, known as Kundalini. This style of yoga emphasizes the flow of energy through the chakras. Each style offers a distinct style and gives different advantages, whether it is relaxation, strengths or deeper mind-body awareness. Which one is your favourite? Let's explore various yoga styles, providing background information on each and detailing which retreats offer these specific styles in their weekly holistic activities.