How to choose the right style of yoga for you

In the West when we use the word yoga we most often are referring to Hatha yoga. To get you started on the way to discovering the proper yoga style, below are a few descriptions of the more common Hatha yoga types.

Ashtanga: Power
Ashtanga yoga is light on meditation but heavy on developing strength and stamina.

Bikram: Heat
Bikram yoga is a system of poses that are performed in a standard sequence in a room heated to 100 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit.

Iyengar: Alignment
Iyengar is characterized by precision performance and the aid of various props to support postures and accommodates students of varying degrees of fitness, injuries, weakness and flexibility.

Kundalini: Awakening
Kundalini yoga is designed to awaken energy at the base of your spine through breath, poses, chanting and meditation.

Sivananda: Healthy Lifestyle
Sivananda integrates many forms of yoga, including a traditional Hatha approach. This gentle approach includes principles of relaxation, exercise, breathing, diet and positive thinking.

Viniyoga: Gentle Flow
A slower more individualized form of yoga, Viniyoga develops strength, balance and healing.