So, you’ve decided to start practicing yoga. You’ve probably started by looking at studios in your city on a map or searching for descriptions of basic classes, types of yoga, and their descriptions online. Most likely, you’ve discovered that there are many (including incomprehensible) variations and directions. So which one to choose now? Try Ashtanga Yoga or Iyengar? And what’s the difference between hot yoga and Vinyasa? In fact, there are now a lot of types - “author’s” methods appear that are not time-tested. There are also classical styles, described in ancient sources.
Types of Yoga: How to Choose?
A practical advice would be to try several styles and choose the one that resonates with you more. If you are going to practice at a studio, the choice of teacher will also be important. And, of course, when choosing a type, you need to consider not only personal preferences, but also age and health. For example, some directions will be good for beginners (for example, hatha yoga), and some can be practiced by beginners, but to achieve certain “heights” (not only physical, but also mental) - will require certain efforts, time, regularity of practice (for example, Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga ). In this section, we will discuss the basics and nuances of each of the main directions, describe the philosophical background (if any - not characteristic of all directions), indicate who the type in question is suitable for and who should choose a different practice.
