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With so many different yoga styles to choose from, figuring out which practice best suits your physical and mental goals can be confusing. Here, instructors break down the most common types to help you find your flow.
As September marks National Yoga Month, there’s no better time to start practising. From fast-paced ashtanga and sweaty bikram to slow, restorative yin yoga, there’s a myriad of yoga styles to choose from. Whether you’re looking to build strength, develop flexibility, improve your posture or manage stress, there’s something for everyone.
“Yoga isn’t a one-size-fits-all practice. It’s about finding a style that suits you and that you enjoy so you can be consistent and reap the rewards” says London-based yoga teacher Divya Patel.
“Remember that each style has different benefits so you might want to incorporate a few yoga styles into your life that you can turn to, depending on your time, energy, health, and so on,” she adds.
With so many different options out there, however, it can be difficult to know where to begin. So, we asked instructors to explain the most common styles to help you get the most benefit and the most enjoyment from your practice. Read on to discover which yoga style will work best for you.
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