Yoga - Astanga Yoga

Pronounced (and occasionally spelled) "ashanga" yoga, this "power" method of doing yoga is one of the fastest growing yoga methods. It doesn't hurt that both Madonna and Sting (and, presumably, a bunch of other one-name celebrities) are practitioners. Astanga is a more physical form of yoga involving poses designed to pre-heat the body (allowing muscles to stretch further and with more ease), jumping movements between poses and a breathing method called ujjayi. Developed by K. Pattabhi Jois, it's literal meaning -- Eight Limb Yoga -- points to the fact that it is composed of eight spiritual practices designed to cleanse one internally and externally.