Therapeutic role of yoga in neuropsychological disorders

Table 1 Different types of yoga interventions

Type of yoga	Description
Ashtanga	Six series of postures during breathing exercises
Bikram	Twenty-six poses and a sequence of two breathing exercises that take place in heated rooms with high humidity
Hatha	Basic postures and poses with breath regulation and meditation
Iyengar	Focuses on the precise structural alignment of the body
Jivamukti	Physically intense challenging postures with meditation
Kripalu	Breathing exercises at the beginning, gentle stretches, and series of poses before final relaxation
Kundalini	Chanting at the beginning and meditation aiming to release energy
Sivananda	Based on a 5-point approach, including proper breathing, diet, relaxation, exercise, and positive thinking
Vini	Based on in-depth training aiming to be an expert on anatomy and yoga therapy
Prenatal	A type of yoga helping mothers with physical training and meditation
Yin	Focuses on releasing tension through different joints