What type of YOGA and Mindfulness practice You Should Try, Based On Your Zodiac Sign



What mindfulness technique you should try based on your zodiac sign, as the cosmos have some valuable intel on your intrinsic nature, which could help to pair you with the best practice for your character.

 Clinical studies show a direct connection between the practice of mindfulness mediation and reduced stress, anxiety, and depression, so there's a lot of incentive to give this practice a shot.

 what type of mindfulness practice is going to be most conducive to each sign's use.

Aries (March 21 – April 19):          


"Aries are prone to racing forward until they burn out, so scheduling time in the gym for lifting or cardio will help them to feel strong within their bodies and allow them to get out of their heads,"

The Best Type of Yoga For You: Hot Yoga



Hot yoga classes set the room temperature between 85 degrees and 105 degrees. The high heat helps to sweat out toxins, add intensity, build strength and gain flexibility in your yoga practice.


Taurus (April 20 – May 20): 

Taurus rules the physical world. Because of this, "Taureans hold a lot of tension physically in their bodies,"  "The best way to assess what you are feeling is to do a mindful body scan. This technique is a meditative practice where one focuses on each part of the body, often beginning at the toes and moving to the head." With this practice, you're essentially just checking in with each inch of your body, noting how it feels, making sure you're not holding tension, and moving on.

The Best Type of Yoga For You: Hatha Yoga

Hatha yoga provides the practitioner with a set of yoga poses to help align the physical body and energetic channels along the spine. Hatha yoga is a great yoga style to encourage balance and unity within the mind and body.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20): 

Geminis are known to speak impulsively, "mindful listening is an excellent skill that can help within a group mindfulness exercise.".

The Best Type of Yoga For You:  Kundalini Yoga

Kundalini yoga focuses on the energy along the spine and opening the energetic channels of the chakras. Kundalini yogis practice to reach a different state of consciousness in the mind, body and spirit.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22): 

Not only does mindful eating include being mindful of your food choices, it "allows you to slow down and appreciate the food you're eating, [which] allows you to feel grounded as you begin your day,".

The Best Type of Yoga For You:


Yin Yoga

Yin Yoga focuses on longer-held stretches with the intention of releasing emotions held within the deep connective tissues of the body. It is a much slower practice and traditionally holds each pose from 30 seconds to several minutes.

Leo (July 23 – August 22): 


Leos care about how they look; they're very in-tune with their outward appearance as they find that it's often a direct reflection of their inward state, taking the time to be ritualistic and intentional about your face-washing efforts will help Leos connect the body and the mind.

The Best Type of Yoga For You:


Power Yoga

Power Yoga is a more intense and fitness-based style of vinyasa offering the yoga practitioner a faster, hotter and more vigorous practice. The sequences are faster, challenging and encourage breath connection.

Virgo (August 23 – September 22): 


 The best way for Virgos to get present is to get away form their natural tendencies, which are very future-minded. " they should pick up a creative hobby that doesn’t have set standards of perfect." This will allow them to let get out of their heads and "embrace expression rather than just logic."

The Best Type of Yoga For You: 
Iyengar Yoga

Iyengar yoga was founded by B.K.S. Iyengar and focuses on anatomy and alignment in each asana. Iyengar created many yoga props to incorporate with each asana to help the body find a therapeutic release in each yoga pose.


Libra (September 23 – October 22): 


"Libras are prone to anxiety and obsessing over every single detail," However, by adopting a very simple new habit — observation — this can affect them less." Observation is a mindful practice that simply requires you to separate yourself from your thoughts and notice them with detachment. By doing this, "you remove some of the power that they have over your emotions,".

The Best Type of Yoga For You:
Vinyasa Yoga
A vinyasa yoga class is primarily about connecting breath to movement through a sequence of yoga poses. Most vinyasa classes will incorporate a specific flow sequencing Downward Facing Dog, High Plank, Low Plank, Upward Facing Dog and then return to Downward Facing Dog throughout the yoga class.

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21):


Scorpio is likely the last zodiac sign you'd imagine would stop and smell the roses, but they really should. "Simple mindful meditation using aromatherapy can help them relax rather than allowing their emotions to cloud their minds,".

The Best Type of Yoga For You:
AcroYoga

AcroYoga is a recently popular yoga style with an acrobatic background that is practiced with a partner. AcroYoga requires communication and trust between two practitioners in order to be safe and successful.

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21): 


When Sags aren't feeling good about themselves, it's easy for them to feel deflated or lose their confidence. Because smiling mimics confidence, it "slows down the heart rate and relaxes the body, as well as releases endorphins and hormones that diminish stress,". "By looking into the mirror and admiring themselves for who they are and bring to the world, they’ll be able to refocus.

The Best Type of Yoga For You:
Meditation
Meditation is a tool for many things. Some people practice meditation to reduce stress, clear their minds or seek a higher level of consciousness. Everyone can benefit from a consistent meditation practice, but a Sagittarius might gain even more.

Capricorn (December 22 – January 19): 


Capricorn is one of the hardest working signs in the zodiac, and they have a tendency to overdo it and stress themselves out. The remedy? "A 10-minute morning meditation can be the perfect mindfulness technique that you need where you can assess yourself.

The Best Type of Yoga For You:
Ashtanga Yoga
Traditional Ashtanga Yoga is divided into six series, each building off the other. Yogis who practice Ashtanga Yoga will practice the same poses in every class as they progress to the next series.

Aquarius (January 20 – February 18): 


"Aquarians are known for their active minds that can never settle down,".Taking time to read for pleasure or relaxation will allow them to let their minds soothe rather than stressing on the day-to-day demands.".

The Best Type of Yoga For You:
Jivamukti Yoga
Jivamukti Yoga classes are centered around chanting, pranayama, meditation and vigorous vinyasa. They also focus on spirituality, bhakti and nonviolence. Many Jivamukti yogis are known to be activists for veganism and environmentalism.

Pisces (February 19 – March 20): 


As the zodiac sign most connected to spirituality and meditation, Pisces need to learn to recharge their soul and connect to the physical world. "Sometimes they can feel overwhelmed by their emotions, but a simple way to calm this is to journal daily about the people and things they are grateful for,".

The Best Type of Yoga For You:
Restorative Yoga

Restorative yoga offers the yogi the opportunity to completely relax and rest their mind and body. During a restorative yoga class, the body is supported by yoga props such as yoga blocks, yoga blankets and bolsters to allow the muscles to relax and restore.

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