Hatha Yoga Styles | ||
Ashtanga "X-treme" yoga |
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Let's Get Physical This yoga style, which features fast bursts of movement, provides an intense workout. It's definitely not for beginners. In fact, it's generally recommended for those under 35--maybe 40 if you're a serious athlete or professional dancer. |
Bikram's For the young & fit |
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The "Hottest" Yoga Around![]() |
Iyengar Perfec- tionist's delight |
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The Jesuit Yoga If you like precision and discipline, then this is your yoga home. Founded by BKS Iyengar, ![]() |
Kundalini Caution: high voltage |
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Serpent Power The main goal of Kundalini yoga is to raise the energy at the base of the spine, sometimes referred to as the serpent power, to the crown chakra through breathing, sound, and hand positions. The energy is powerful and without proper guidance can cause physical and emotional problems. |
Power Yoga Intense workout, good for athletes |
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A Kinder, Gentler Yoga K. Pattabhi Jois developed Ashtanga yoga, which has been described as "a workout that can change your life if you can survive it." For that reason, some yoga teachers, trained by Jois, created this racheted-down style, giving the boot to the boot-camp drills of the original. |
Kripalu Gentle approach yielding flexibility & strength |
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Devotion in Motion The hallmark of this school ![]() |
Anusara The easy listening yoga |
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Going With the Flow![]() |
Sivananda & Integral For the spiritual seeker |
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Going Home Both of these yoga styles emphasize chanting the universal Eastern mantra that is said to evoke within the practitioner Brahman, or God. |
Viniyoga good for all ages and fitness levels |
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Customized Yoga A gentle, balanced yoga, the main thrust of which is tailoring a practice--using postures, breath, meditation, ritual, and prayer--to the needs of individual practitioners. |