Yoga Alliance embraces all types of yoga. Given the wide variety of approaches available today, it can be very confusing to determine what type is right for you or your facility.
瑜伽聯盟涵蓋所有類型的瑜伽。鑑於當今可用的方法多種多樣，確定哪種類型最適合您或您的機構可能會非常令人困惑。
On the YA Directory, we ask our teachers and schools to help you learn about their approach to yoga by using friendly descriptions, which we』ve explained below.
在YA目錄中，我們要求我們的老師和學校使用友好的描述來幫助您了解他們的瑜伽方法，下面將對其進行說明。
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Gentle yoga classes are typically calming, relaxing, and less physically demanding than other classes. They may also use props to aid students in their practice.
舒緩瑜伽課程通常比其他課程平靜，放鬆，並且對身體的要求不高。他們還可以使用道具來幫助學生進行練習。
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Spiritually-oriented yoga classes often include meditation in addition to asanapractice. They might also emphasize yoga philosophy, chanting, mantra, or cultivating spiritual growth.
以精神為導向的瑜伽課除體式練習外，通常還包括冥想。他們可能還會強調瑜伽哲學，誦經，咒語或培養精神成長。
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Flow yoga classes are typically invigorating, and they often include aerobic elements. Each posture is usually held only for a short time before moving to the next posture.
流瑜伽課通常令人振奮，並且經常包含有氧元素。每個姿勢通常只保留一小段時間，然後再移動到下一個姿勢。
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Alignment-oriented yoga classes give particular attention to precision bodily placement, often with longer holds of asanas. Classes might use props to help students attain the desired alignment.
精準順位瑜伽課程特別注意身體的精確擺放，通常需要較長的體位。課堂上可能會使用道具來幫助學生達到理想的對齊效果。
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Fitness yoga primarily emphasizes the physical dimensions of yoga practice. Typical objectives might include aerobic conditioning, gaining strength, or building stamina.
健身瑜伽主要強調瑜伽練習的物理尺寸。典型的目標可能包括有氧訓練，增強力量或增強體力。
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Hot yoga classes involve practicing in heated rooms (varying in temperature, potentially up to 110°F). The postures themselves may or may not be physically demanding.
熱瑜伽課包括在加熱的房間內練習（溫度可能會變化，最高可達110°F）。姿勢本身可能對身體要求不高。
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Specialty yoga classes often customize yoga for particular groups, such as seniors, children, expectant mothers, and those facing serious health conditions. Specialized training is important for teachers who work with these groups.
專業瑜伽課通常針對老年人，兒童，準媽媽以及面臨嚴重健康狀況的人群定製瑜伽。專業培訓對於與這些小組合作的老師很重要。
In addition to the types of yoga we identify on our Directory, it’s common for a teacher or school to identify with a style, tradition, or lineage of yoga. Common names you may hear or read about include Ananda, Anusara, Ashtanga, Bikram, Iyengar, Integral, Kripalu, Kundalini, Power, Prana, Sivananda, Vinyasa and many more. Each style has unique characteristics, and it can be helpful to consult with a specific teacher or school, or review the details on their profile, to learn more about their approach to yoga.
除了我們在目錄中確定的瑜伽類型之外，教師或學校通常還可以確定瑜伽的風格，傳統或血統。您可能會聽到或讀到的常見名稱包括Ananda，Anusara，Ashtanga，Bikram，Iyengar，Integral，Kripalu，Kundalini，Power，Prana，Sivananda，Vinyasa等。每種風格都有其獨特的特徵，可以諮詢特定的老師或學校，或查看其個人資料的詳細信息，以了解有關其瑜伽方法的更多信息。