{"id":8160,"date":"2025-05-24T08:53:01","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T12:53:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yogavibes.com\/blog\/?p=8160"},"modified":"2025-05-24T08:53:01","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T12:53:01","slug":"what-kind-of-yoga-is-best-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yogavibes.com\/blog\/classes\/what-kind-of-yoga-is-best-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"What kind of yoga is best for YOU?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you teach yoga, own a yoga studio, or enjoy a regular yoga practice it will eventually happen that someone you bump into will say, \u201cMy doctor recommended I should try yoga.\u201d\u00a0 And while the medical professions are starting to research and provide scientific evidence that yoga is beneficial physically and mentally\u2026YOGA means many different things to many different people.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So exactly, what kind of yoga is best for YOU? (or your friend :))<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/breathingdeeply.com\/most-popular-yoga\/#:~:text=The%20most%20popular%20type%20of%20yoga%20in%20the%20world%20is,%2C%20and%20Ashtanga%20yoga%2C%20respectively\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Trends from 2022<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the styles of yoga that are most popular worldwide include hot yoga, Hatha yoga, Yin, and Ashtanga.\u00a0 If you have practiced any of these you well know that they are all very different from one another!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So it really comes down to first understanding what motivates someone to be interested in yoga and then giving it a try and seeing the result.\u00a0 As one of the most accessible forms of fitness around the world, yoga provides an opportunity for everyone to find a fit that is just right.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Hot yoga (Bikram)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A class labeled \u2018hot yoga\u2019 will generally be held in a heated space.\u00a0 Check the class description or studio location as temperatures will vary.\u00a0 The first heated studios appeared in Japan during the 1940s and were designed to mimic the perceived benefits of practicing in a heated climate such as India.\u00a0 Some studios and groups may use Hot yoga and Bikram yoga interchangeably.\u00a0 Bikram yoga is a style with a set sequence of 26 postures plus breathing exercise that was developed by Bikram Choudhury and over the years has been renamed \u2018Original Hot Yoga\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the benefits of this style vary depending on where you live.\u00a0 If you live in an area of cooler temps a heated session can help with certain conditions such as arthritis and joint inflammation.\u00a0 The combination of heat and using the body can also provide the ideal conditions for overcoming challenges and help someone develop perseverance even in uncomfortable situations!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Hatha yoga<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hatha yoga traces its roots to India and the study of the text Hatha Yoga Pradipika.\u00a0 This style of yoga was preferred by many monks and renunciates who studied spiritual matters deeply.\u00a0 And while this oldest form of yoga has a devotional association, in the current Western culture a Hatha yoga class might entail a slower-paced warm-up, instructor determined set of yoga poses, and then followed by a brief rest and suggested meditation.\u00a0 These styles of classes will also often include instruction on breathing techniques.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few benefits of a Hatha class is that you don\u2019t have to know any of the poses going into it!\u00a0 The slower pace allows beginners to ease into the language of yoga and really understand what their body is capable of.\u00a0 It also allows those who may be sensitive to neuro distractions such as lights, music, and a lot of listening; space to ease into a more intense or rigorous style.\u00a0 If you are worried about being still during breathing or during rest and meditation for an extended period be sure to talk to your instructor ahead of time as they may be able to offer suggestions or modifications when stillness is requested.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The YogaVibes recorded library is full of Hatha knowledge!\u00a0 Check out these channels as well as our collaboration with the Anusara School of Hatha Yoga\u2019s Samavesha 2020 &amp; 2021 virtual conference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yogavibes.com\/channels\/anusara-school-of-hatha-yoga.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anusara Channel<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yogavibes.com\/channels\/finding-center-hatha-yoga-with-zen-expression.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zen Expression Hatha Series<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Yin (sometimes referred to as restorative yoga or deep stretch)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This form of yoga was developed as the \u2018yin\u2019 practice for martial artists.\u00a0 Yin and Yang being the Taoist principles of balance (opposing yet complementary).\u00a0 Yin yoga typically includes poses that are held for several minutes and often using support such as laying on the ground and other yoga props like bolsters, blocks, and blankets.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While similar to Yin, restorative yoga focuses more on deep relaxation.\u00a0 A restorative class may include a light warm-up or could also be held in a heated space to assure tight muscles can be stretched.\u00a0 Restorative or deep stretch classes will often also focus on the aspects of mental or emotional stress so will include breathing practices as well as plenty of guidance on mindfulness.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing to take Yin or restorative really depends on your lifestyle.\u00a0 A Yin class would be highly recommended for those that are physically active and already able to overcome the mental requirement of holding a pose for an extended period of time.\u00a0 If you\u2019re just getting started with a physical exercise and are looking to relieve tension due to basic life stresses then a restorative class may be just what you need!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yogavibes.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?q=yin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yintroduction<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on YogaVibes!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Ashtanga<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ashtanga yoga practice could seem a little intimidating at first if you are new to yoga.\u00a0 This series of poses was originally developed to physically and mentally train the young princes in India so can be approached with more athleticism and definitely requires focus!\u00a0 Though there are many who practice the Ashtanga series their entire lives and simply modify.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The mental stamina plus the relationship developed between the practitioner, dedication to the practice, and their instructor make this very popular for those who want a stable community.\u00a0 Typically the time of practice for Ashtanga classes and the manner in which class is led does not vary so enthusiasts of this style can maintain their practice almost daily from anywhere.\u00a0 This style is the root of Power and Vinyasa yoga.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ashtanga yoga has become very popular for mental wellness and in particular for those suffering from PTSD as well as addiction.\u00a0 A few resources are listed below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trinifoundation.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.trinifoundation.org\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Destress the Community<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yogavibes.com\/channels\/destress-the-community.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">channel on YogaVibes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yogavibes.com\/experiences\/universal-freedom-ashtanga-yoga-introduction-series.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ashtanga yoga on YogaVibes<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Iyenger &#8211; Props and Accessibility\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This style of yoga was invented because a young man (B.K.S Iyengar) had been very ill.\u00a0 He was introduced to yoga and took it upon himself to study and practice to improve his own health.\u00a0 He used props and other aids to help gain strength and this inspired him to provide his teachings to others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically, in an Iyengar styled yoga class many props are used and the emphasis is to be methodical in approaching the asanas so as to promote best alignment.\u00a0 Props might include yoga blocks, bolster, blankets, chairs, yoga straps, and wall ropes. \u00a0 Many people who choose this practice do so because poses are held long enough that they are able to understand themselves and their bodies better.\u00a0 The style also emphasizes that there is always more improvement to achieve so everyone has something to learn.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to try a few yoga poses on your own?\u00a0 Get all the basics that you need with YogaVibes\u2019 sister companies:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yogadirect.com\/yoga-kits\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yoga Kits\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yogadirect.com\/sale\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sale Items<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/yogaaccessories.com\/collections\/view-all-props\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yoga Props<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>What about other special situations?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The medical world has begun to study the benefits of yoga more widely for mental health.\u00a0 Check out a few of the resources below to better understand Trauma-Informed yoga:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yoga study of women with PTSD &#8211; Bessel van der Kolk<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/263739375_Yoga_as_an_Adjunctive_Treatment_for_Posttraumatic_Stress_Disorder_A_Randomized_Controlled_Trial\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/263739375_Yoga_as_an_Adjunctive_Treatment_for_Posttraumatic_Stress_Disorder_A_Randomized_Controlled_Trial<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YogaVibes has trauma informed classes, we also collaborate with a certified trauma-informed studio:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yogavibes.com\/transcend-trauma-through-asana-ayurveda-jacalyn-prete.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transcend Trauma video with\u00a0 Jacalyn Prete<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trauma Informed Studio &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yogavibes.com\/channels\/unity-movement-mindfulness.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unity Movement &amp; Mindfulness<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=overcoming+trauma+through+yoga+reclaiming+your+body&amp;rh=n%3A283155&amp;hvbmt=%7BBidMatchType%7D&amp;hvdev=c&amp;tag=googhydr-20&amp;ref=pd_sl_5drh44zcl3_e\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overcoming Trauma through Yoga: Reclaiming Your Body<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by David Emerson and Elizabeth Hopper, researchers at Bessel van der Kolk\u2019s center<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bootstrap yoga method for Veterans introduced through the book <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ericwal.com\/book\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waging Inner Peace<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Eric Wal a former US Army infantry officer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-journal.com\/articles\/bootstrap-yoga-class-targets-ptsd-anxiety\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.the-journal.com\/articles\/bootstrap-yoga-class-targets-ptsd-anxiety\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recently released research that adds yoga as a potential support for Veterans with PTSD: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/40353586\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/40353586\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7875811\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7875811\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YogaVibes supports the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/veteransyogaproject.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veterans Yoga Project<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and participates annually in their Veterans Month fundraiser campaign.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also partner with several current and former military members who teach yoga.\u00a0 Try <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Meditations-Mat-Daily-Reflections-Path\/dp\/0385721544\/ref=asc_df_0385721544?mcid=a4a7d54c15b935239d497aec838a84cf&amp;hvocijid=1837990612791760668-0385721544-&amp;hvexpln=73&amp;tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=721245378154&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=1837990612791760668&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9011892&amp;hvtargid=pla-2281435178138&amp;psc=1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meditations from the Mat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Rolf Gates.\u00a0 You can also take Rolf\u2019s recorded yoga classes via his <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yogavibes.com\/channels\/gates-yoga.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">channel on YogaVibes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have a <\/span><a 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