One Size Does Not Fit All

One Size Does Not Fit All

Find Your Yoga Style

You browse the internet looking for a yoga class. “Hatha at 6pm, Bikram at 10am, Iyengar at 9am.”  It’s confusing.  How do you decide which class is good for you?

Let’s take a step back and look at yoga as an umbrella.  The majority of yoga as we know in the U.S. is a form of Hatha yoga which means you are physically moving through asanas (poses) versus simply meditating, chanting or taking part in other devotions.  Under the Hatha umbrella, you would find various styles like Anusara, Ashtanga, Vinyasa among many other popular styles.

Just like you and me, yoga styles differ.  To say one is better than another would not be correct.  Each style offers a different experience to its students.  If you enjoy props and extra instruction, you may find yourself in an Iyengar class.  Those looking for a therapeutic style may turn to Anusara.

Today, you can find these traditional styles along with numerous hybrids. Vinyasa yoga moves from pose to pose connecting the mind, body and breath.  It is one of the most popular styles that branched out with variations like Hot Flow, Prana Flow®, Gentle Flow, and Heated Vinyasa.

So, how do you know which style fits you?  Read the descriptions of the yoga styles or ask the teacher for a more in-depth description.  Next, try out the class.  You may realize you don’t want a teacher pointing out every imperfection but rather a class that allows you to find your own flow.

There is a style of yoga for every BODY.  Whether you are a young, athlete or a working professional, yoga is one outlet that can truly meet the needs for everyone.  You may even find you like several styles depending on your daily needs.