WHAT'S THE RIGHT YOGA FOR YOU?

Yoga assists to connect the mind, body, and spirit though for someone starting out it can be confusing to find a style best suited to the individual. There are so many different styles of yoga…from a rigorous and sweaty Ashtanga class, to a slow and gentle yin. Each and every style of yoga will give you a different way to connect with the ancient wisdom of yoga.

Here are some of the most common forms of yoga:

HATHA

- Perfect for beginners

- Slow-paced mindful movement

- Individual asanas

VINYASA

- Faster paced

- Flow between postures

- Gets your heart pumping

ASHTANGA

- Vinyasa style

- Routine & discipline

- Physically demanding

KUNDALINI

- Awakens latent female energy

- Asana, meditation, pranayama, chants

- Spiritual focus

BIKRAM

- Sweat & detox

- 32-42 degrees celsius

- 40% humidity

IYENGAR

- Detail, precision & alignment

- Slow-paced

- Use of props

YIN

- Floor based

- Poses held for several minutes

- Meditation

RESTORATIVE

- De-stress & relax

- Use of props

- Scented oils, Blankets & eye bags