Yoga can be incredibly beneficial to the physical. For those not wanting to participate in the spiritual aspect of yoga, I suggest yoga forms such as Power yoga, Bikram yoga, hot yoga, Hatha yoga (with a focus on fitness), and even Viniyoga. Power yoga and fitness based hatha yoga can usually be found in gyms and focuses on linking breath to movement as well as the physical benefits of postures. Things such as chatarunga being an awesome arm sculptor and chair pose lifting and tightening the glutes. Bikram yoga has core poses sequenced in order in a heated, fresh flow room, making concentration a key component. Hot yoga has the heated room, but a variation on poses and a detoxifying effect for the body.
Always speak with your instructor prior to class (you can even call or email most) to get a feel for their teaching style and whether or not they incorporate the spiritual into the practice.
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