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Because yoga has been around for centuries, there are almost more variations than we can list. But here is a brief description of some of the many and varied types of yoga that you may enjoy on your quest to finding the yogic path that best suits you.

Yogic disciplines generally focus maximum on postures and breathing. But some others focus on other things and use postures and breathing in a suitable way to have maximum impact. One good example is Vinyasa which allows breathing exercises while shifting from one posture to another. Though this form of yoga is quick, focused and not for beginners. It includes styles such as Ashtanga, Power Yoga, Kali Ray TriYoga, White Lotus and Jivamukti.

If you want slow Yoga which focuses on postures with relaxed breathing then Iyengar style Yoga is the one. An individual doing this Yoga experiences relaxation and peace in the mind as well as the body as it targets every detail of the movements. A beginner can take help of props to hold on to the poses.

Yoga began as a religious endeavor toward enlightenment and today, there are still forms of yoga that you can practice to explore your spirituality. Many religions practice their own forms of meditation and yoga, but you will also find a non-denominational version in some of the following spiritual yogic paths: Sivananda Yoga, Integral, Ananda, Kundalini, ISHTA, Kripalu, Anusara, and Tibetan.

Should you come across a form of yoga described as ‘hatha,’ this is a combination of any of the above types of yoga and more. Focused on promoting a balance between meditative and strength poses, this is a common form of yoga in the West and may be a good place for beginners to start.

Don’t hold back! So many different variations of yoga are present that it is possible to try out as many as we want and definitely not stick to one type initially. We should make use of classes which are available and decide the one which matches to our needs.