20 Types of Yoga: Benefits, Characteristics...

20 Types of Yoga.

20 Types of Yoga: There are countless styles of yoga practice, all very flexible, with different sequences, rhythms, repetitions…

The classes I lead are based on bhakti, hatha, and vinyasa yoga, and I share them from a place of intuition.

Bhakti – The entire practice is offered as an offering to divinity without attachment to it.
Hatha – All yoga is hatha.
Vinyasa – A sequence of 2-3-4 asanas, the union of asana and breath.

I teach adjustments and alignments of postures so that when you are alone at home with your practice, you can practice it healthily, with clarity and confidence without injury.

Here I share some yoga practices with you.

1. Hatha Yoga: The Perfect Balance between Body and Mind

Hatha Yoga is one of the most traditional and accessible styles. It relies on physical postures (asanas) and breathing techniques (pranayama) to strengthen the body, improve flexibility, and calm the mind. It’s ideal for beginners looking for a gentle, progressive approach.

2. Vinyasa Yoga: Fluid Movement and Synchronization with Breathing

Vinyasa Yoga is a dynamic style that connects postures with breath in fluid sequences. It improves coordination, endurance, and concentration, making it an excellent choice for those seeking an energetic and creative practice.

3. Ashtanga Yoga: Discipline and Strength in a Structured Sequence

This style of yoga follows a fixed series of postures practiced in the same order. Ashtanga Yoga develops strength, flexibility, and endurance, making it ideal for those seeking intense physical training and a disciplined practice.

4. Iyengar Yoga: Precision, Alignment, and Prop Use

Iyengar Yoga focuses on precise postural alignment and the use of props such as blocks and belts to enhance posture execution. It’s perfect for those looking to improve posture and prevent injury.

5. Kundalini Yoga: Awaken Your Inner Energy with Mantras and Meditation

Kundalini Yoga combines postures, breathing techniques, mantra chanting, and meditation to activate kundalini energy. It is a powerful spiritual practice that helps balance emotions and enhance consciousness.

6. Bikram Yoga: Detox and Flexibility in a Hot Room

Bikram Yoga is practiced in a 40°C environment and follows a sequence of 26 postures and breathing exercises. It increases flexibility, helps eliminate toxins, and strengthens the cardiovascular system.

7. Yin Yoga: Deep Stretching and Total Relaxation

Yin Yoga is a slow, meditative practice where postures are held for several minutes. It works connective tissues, improves flexibility, and promotes mental calm. Ideal for those seeking stress reduction.

8. Restorative Yoga: Deep Relaxation for Body and Mind

This style of yoga uses props to support the body in comfortable, prolonged postures, facilitating relaxation and physical recovery. It’s perfect for relieving stress and improving sleep.

9. Power Yoga: Strength and Energy with a Fitness Focus

Power Yoga is a modern and intense version of traditional yoga. It improves strength, endurance, and flexibility by combining fluid movements with high-intensity exercises.

10. Jivamukti Yoga: Spirituality and Movement in Harmony

This style integrates physical postures with spiritual philosophy, music, mantras, and meditation. It promotes a compassionate and conscious lifestyle, connecting body, mind, and soul.

11. Anusara Yoga: Alignment and Opening of the Heart

Anusara Yoga is based on bodily alignment and philosophical principles that emphasize the innate goodness of human beings. It fosters connection with oneself through movement and meditation.

12. Sivananda Yoga: Integral Well-being with a Traditional Sequence

This style follows a sequence of 12 basic postures, combined with breathing and relaxation techniques. It focuses on physical, mental, and spiritual health, promoting a balanced lifestyle.

13. AcroYoga: Connection and Confidence Through Movement

AcroYoga fuses yoga, acrobatics, and Thai massage, practiced in pairs or groups. It improves confidence, communication, and core strength through dynamic postures.

14. Aerial Yoga: Postures in the Air with Suspended Hammocks

This style of yoga uses hanging fabrics to perform suspended postures, facilitating spinal decompression and freedom of movement. It’s ideal for those seeking an innovative and fun experience.

15. Hot Yoga: Flexibility and Detox in a Warm Environment

Hot Yoga is practiced in a heated room and, unlike Bikram, allows for variations in the sequences. It helps improve flexibility, endurance, and eliminate toxins.

16. Rocket Yoga: Dynamism and Adaptability in an Agile Flow

Rocket Yoga is a more accessible version of Ashtanga, with dynamic sequences and modifications for different levels. It promotes strength, mobility, and body control.

17. Prenatal Yoga: Well-being and Preparation for Childbirth

Designed for pregnant women, Prenatal Yoga focuses on safe postures and breathing techniques that strengthen the body, relieve discomfort, and prepare the mind for childbirth.

18. Yoga Nidra: Deep Relaxation and Guided Meditation

Known as the “yoga of sleep,” Yoga Nidra is a guided relaxation practice that induces a state of consciousness between sleep and wakefulness. It helps reduce stress and improve sleep quality.

19. Kriya Yoga: Meditation and Breathing for Spiritual Enlightenment

Kriya Yoga is a meditation method that combines breathing techniques and mantras to accelerate spiritual growth and connection with higher consciousness.

20. Tantra Yoga: Union of Body, Energy and Spirituality

Beyond the physical, Tantra Yoga seeks the connection between the human and the divine through rituals, breathing, and energetic practices that balance the mind and body.