What is the difference between Iyengar, BKS Iyengar, and Ashtanga yoga?

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Asthang yoga is rigorous and physically demanding.Iyenger yoga is slower and gives important for alignment and sequence and timing of holding asanas. Asthang yoga is focused on rhythamic breath and Iyenger yoga focussed on basic breathing. Asthanga yoga is increase flexibility and loosing stiff muscles...
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Asthang yoga is rigorous and physically demanding.Iyenger yoga is slower and gives important for alignment and sequence and timing of holding asanas. Asthang yoga is focused on rhythamic breath and Iyenger yoga focussed on basic breathing. Asthanga yoga is increase flexibility and loosing stiff muscles and joints whereas Iyenger yoga also increase flexibility of body. Asthangyoga start with sun saluation and hit the body.Iyenger yoga will increase stamina and not rigorous practice. Asthanga yoga is most physic oriented and building muscles of body whereas Iyenger yoga stretches and strengthen muscle through practice and hold longer time of poses. BKS Iyenger yoga is meditation in action.His teaching includes eight elements in practice which helps to explore and experience the rest. read less
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