Page 4 of 50 Books from Jane F<strong>on</strong>da were introduced to <strong>the</strong> yoga market and emphasized yoga’s philosophy of coming from <strong>the</strong> heart ra<strong>the</strong>r from <strong>the</strong> intellect. O<strong>the</strong>r hybrids such as videotapes from Kathy Smith and Susan Powers were also popular.
Page 5 of 50 2000s: The following are <strong>the</strong> hot fitness trends that people have been following since <strong>the</strong> new millennium. � Cy-yo � Zumba � Gyrot<strong>on</strong>ic � Bikram <strong>Yoga</strong> � Body Balance � Power Plates Presently: Different forms of <strong>Yoga</strong> are based <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> classic ancient model of Patanjali (who wrote <strong>the</strong> first “<strong>Yoga</strong> book” five thousand years ago). Many of <strong>the</strong> traditi<strong>on</strong>al teachers are more or less tolerant of such forms as: � Ashtanga <strong>Yoga</strong> (if referring to <strong>the</strong> eight limbs of <strong>Yoga</strong>, and not to “power”), � Bihari <strong>Yoga</strong> (a combinati<strong>on</strong> of Iyengar and Ashtanga), � Dru <strong>Yoga</strong> (energy-flow, healing & emoti<strong>on</strong>), � Bikram <strong>Yoga</strong> (performed in 40 degree C. temperatures & 65% humidity), � Anusara <strong>Yoga</strong>, Thai <strong>Yoga</strong>, and even Aqua <strong>Yoga</strong>. Fur<strong>the</strong>rmore, Mad<strong>on</strong>na calls <strong>the</strong> term “Power <strong>Yoga</strong>” an oxymor<strong>on</strong>, and with some justificati<strong>on</strong>. One may name <strong>on</strong>e’s brand of <strong>Yoga</strong> whatever <strong>on</strong>e wishes, of course, but <strong>the</strong> word “power” and <strong>the</strong> gentleness of <strong>Yoga</strong> are a basic c<strong>on</strong>tradicti<strong>on</strong> in terms. In older, weaker, or chr<strong>on</strong>ically challenged bodies <strong>the</strong>re is no l<strong>on</strong>ger <strong>the</strong> strength to go into <strong>the</strong>se poses. “Going-for-<strong>the</strong>-burn” kinds of adaptati<strong>on</strong>s represent <strong>the</strong> urban North-American yoga market. They are interested for instant results, without any of <strong>the</strong> lengthy commitment to <strong>the</strong> discipline of <strong>Yoga</strong>-practice needed to yoke toge<strong>the</strong>r all three aspects (mind, body, and spirit). Future Predicti<strong>on</strong>s: Since yoga was introduced in North America, new versi<strong>on</strong>s and adaptati<strong>on</strong>s have been developed. We now have such frenetic crossbreeds such as: Boga (boxing & <strong>Yoga</strong>), Disco <strong>Yoga</strong>, Yogilates (Pilates & <strong>Yoga</strong>), <strong>Yoga</strong>netics, Hip-Hop <strong>Yoga</strong>, S<strong>on</strong>ic <strong>Yoga</strong>, <strong>Yoga</strong> Sky-diving and Medieval <strong>Yoga</strong>. The places that offer <strong>the</strong>se new variati<strong>on</strong>s of yoga, sell yoga books, videos and fashi<strong>on</strong>able clothing. Is all this wr<strong>on</strong>g? Who’s to say? It is what it is; yoga today reflects our time. The questi<strong>on</strong> is if all <strong>the</strong> three fundamental aspects of yoga will still be practiced by 2022. Who’s to say if it will or not, it depends <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> sellers of yoga (such as Brea<strong>the</strong> Active Wear, and yoga teachers) if <strong>the</strong>y can maintain yoga practiti<strong>on</strong>ers interest to follow yoga’s genuine meaning. The real questi<strong>on</strong> remaining <strong>the</strong>n becomes, “is it still <strong>Yoga</strong>?”
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