{"id":3574,"date":"2019-08-27T13:38:39","date_gmt":"2019-08-27T18:38:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northwestpharmacy.com\/healthperch\/?p=3574"},"modified":"2019-09-05T12:45:20","modified_gmt":"2019-09-05T17:45:20","slug":"7-creative-yoga-hybrids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northwestpharmacy.com\/healthperch\/7-creative-yoga-hybrids","title":{"rendered":"7 Creative Yoga Hybrids to Switch Up Your Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northwestpharmacy.com\/healthperch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/creative-yoga-hybrids-to-switch-up-your-practice_header-1024x375.png\" alt=\"7 Creative Yoga Hybrids to Switch Up Your Practice\" class=\"wp-image-3575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.northwestpharmacy.com\/healthperch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/creative-yoga-hybrids-to-switch-up-your-practice_header-1024x375.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.northwestpharmacy.com\/healthperch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/creative-yoga-hybrids-to-switch-up-your-practice_header-300x110.png 300w, https:\/\/www.northwestpharmacy.com\/healthperch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/creative-yoga-hybrids-to-switch-up-your-practice_header.png 1065w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As yoga has grown ever more popular, a variety of other\nphysical practices have incorporated it into their repertoire. This has\nresulted in the rise of &#8220;hybrid&#8221; or &#8220;fusion&#8221; yoga classes, <a href=\"https:\/\/aaptiv.com\/magazine\/hybrid-yoga\">which meld<\/a> yoga with other exercise styles and physical activities including\nacrobatics, CrossFit, dance, paddleboarding, and Pilates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These hybrids can challenge the body in new ways and add a\nmindful component to otherwise more physical practices. They also help\nintroduce more people to the practice of yoga, since it may be less\nintimidating for someone who has never set foot in a yoga studio to walk into a\nmore comfortable exercise class.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, it&#8217;s important to note that hybrid yoga\nclasses may blur the lines of what yoga actually is (or was meant to be). For\nthis reason, critics have rightfully pointed out that fusion yoga <a href=\"https:\/\/www.susannabarkataki.com\/blog\/design-a-stunning-blog\">may be culturally appropriative<\/a>\u2014meaning these classes incorporate only some aspects of yoga\nwithout honoring its origins. So as you consider different hybrid yoga classes,\nit&#8217;s a good idea to assess whether they&#8217;re respectful of the practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to shake up your fitness or yoga routine and learn\nmore about the world of fusion classes? Dip your toes into any of these\ncreative (if not downright wacky) routines.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1067\" height=\"2225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northwestpharmacy.com\/healthperch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/creative-yoga-hybrids-to-switch-up-your-practice_001.jpg\" alt=\"7 Creative Yoga Hybrids to Switch Up Your Practice\" class=\"wp-image-3577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.northwestpharmacy.com\/healthperch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/creative-yoga-hybrids-to-switch-up-your-practice_001.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/www.northwestpharmacy.com\/healthperch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/creative-yoga-hybrids-to-switch-up-your-practice_001-288x600.jpg 288w, https:\/\/www.northwestpharmacy.com\/healthperch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/creative-yoga-hybrids-to-switch-up-your-practice_001-982x2048.jpg 982w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1067px) 100vw, 1067px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Aerial Yoga&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take to the air in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yogadownload.com\/Blog\/TabId\/424\/PostId\/1415\/5-powerful-fusion-yoga-hybrid-workouts-to-try.aspx\">anti-gravity yoga practice<\/a>, which involves\npracticing fairly standard yoga poses in a totally uncommon way. Instead of on\nyour mat, you&#8217;ll be suspended from the ceiling in a silk hammock as you strike\na series of poses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Theoretically, practicing yoga in the air instead of on a mat can\noffer more freedom of movement, make it easier to modify poses to different\nability levels, and challenge the core muscles as you work to remain\nstabilized. It also requires you to stay focused so you don&#8217;t slip out of the\nhammock\u2014talk about being mindful!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Core Fusion Yoga<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This aptly named hybrid is all about building core strength.\nYou\u2019ll do that through a combination of core-conditioning practices <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yogavibes.com\/videos\/yoga-styles\/core-fusionr\/core-fusion-reg\">including<\/a> the Lotte Berk Method, Pilates,\ninterval cardio training, ab-sculpting exercises, and (of course) yoga. Some\nclasses also incorporate light weights or dumbbells. It&#8217;s a challenging workout\nthat will leave you feeling stronger, more balanced, and more centered.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Goat Yoga<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can&#8217;t make this stuff up. As the name implies, goat yoga\n(which is sometimes called caprine vinyasa) involves practicing yoga with\ngoats. The <a href=\"https:\/\/aaptiv.com\/magazine\/hybrid-yoga\">idea is<\/a> to build body awareness, enjoy\nyourself, and improve balance by practicing yoga postures both in the presence\nof goats and, sometimes, with those goats perched on top of your body.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, the teacher might place a goat on top of your back\nwhile you practice cat-cow, thereby requiring you to become more attuned to\nyour body and engage your core to help the goat stay stabilized. Even if you\nelect not to place a goat on your body, you&#8217;ll still get to enjoy the <a href=\"https:\/\/newsinhealth.nih.gov\/2018\/02\/power-pets\">therapeutic effects<\/a> inherent to spending time with animals. It&#8217;s just as bizarre (and\ncute!) as it sounds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>HIIT Yoga <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> HIIT stands for high intensity interval training, which combines fast bursts of intense exercises with short recovery periods so your heart rate stays high throughout the workout and you push your cardiovascular fitness to the limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Combining this practice with yoga <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yogadownload.com\/Blog\/TabId\/424\/PostId\/1415\/5-powerful-fusion-yoga-hybrid-workouts-to-try.aspx\">typically involves<\/a> striking challenging\nyoga poses during the recovery periods so your muscles continue to work in\ndifferent ways. You&#8217;ll enjoy strength and balance conditioning from the yoga\nwhile upping your cardiovascular fitness with the HIIT. It&#8217;s a great way to\nwork your body and your mind in a short period of time: Because they&#8217;re so\nintense, HIIT workouts usually last for 30 minutes or less.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hip Hop Yoga <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> You may be accustomed to practicing yoga to the sounds of meditative music or simply the quiet <em>whooshing <\/em>of your own breath. Hip hop yoga blasts away the silence with\u2014you guessed it!\u2014hip hop music.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because hip hop tends to be fast-paced, hip hop yoga <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yogapedia.com\/definition\/9910\/hip-hop-yoga\">classes are too<\/a>. These aerobic,\nchallenging classes are sometimes (but not always) practiced in a heated room.\nAficionados of the practice claim that upbeat music helps them stay motivated\nand keeps them engaged during more challenging flows.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SUP Yoga<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You know how challenging it can be to strike a tree pose or a\nthree-legged down dog without losing your balance? Now picture striking those\nsame poses on a paddleboard. On water. That is moving.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those looking to <em>seriously<\/em> challenge their balance, build\ntheir core strength, and enjoy yoga from a unique vantage point, SUP yoga is\nthe hybrid practice of your dreams. SUP stands for standup paddleboard, and\nthat&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll be standing on while moving through a series of yoga poses\nthat may range from mellow to hardcore.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did we mention that you&#8217;ll be on the water? That&#8217;s the appeal of\nthis class for many people, who seek out SUP yoga classes for their beautiful\nsurroundings and the peacefulness that bobbing on the water can offer. Bonus:\nWhen you&#8217;re done sweating it out on your board, you can hop in the water for a\npost-class cool down.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Trampoline Yoga&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If SUP yoga is a breeze for you, then it may be time to move on to\nthe challenge of trampoline yoga. As the name suggests, this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/trampoline-yoga_b_3280498\">practice involves<\/a> striking a variety\nof yoga poses (and practicing deep, even breaths) while balancing on top of a\nmini trampoline. Postures are likely to be punctuated with jumping sequences so\nyou can keep your heart pumping.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Practitioners report that they enjoy greater freedom of movement\nand deeper stretches on the trampoline thanks to the continual bouncing motion.\nThe key to this practice is not taking yourself too seriously\u2014and therein lies\none of its main benefits. It&#8217;s fun and playful and encourages the little kid in\nyou to enjoy some time in the limelight, all of which can help relieve stress.\nPlus, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2762283\/\">research suggests<\/a> that laughter really\nis the best medicine!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These creative yoga hybrids certainly aren\u2019t the only fusion\nclasses available, but they help give you a sense of just how many ways you can\nincorporate yoga into your wellness routine. From acrobats to goat lovers,\nthere truly is a hybrid class for everyone. So go experiment until you\u2019ve\nsettled on the right yogic fusion for you! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As yoga has grown ever more popular, a variety of other physical practices have incorporated it into their repertoire. 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