Sivananda Yoga

A typical Sivananda Yoga class involves 12 basic postures that seek to increase strength, flexibility, proper breathing, and ease in meditation. The 12-posture sequence is also called the Rishikesh series as it originates in that region in the foothills of the Himalayas.
It also includes two breathing exercises and a deep final relaxation.

A session typically starts with every practitioner resting in Savasana. This is then followed by Kapalabhati and Anuloma Viloma, and then rounds of Surya Namaskara before the standard program of the 12 basic asanas is practiced. Each asana is practiced in the same order at each class with a relaxation pose performed after every posture. The instructor adds variations and postures as the skill level of the student increases.