WHICH TYPE OF YOGA IS BEST SUITED FOR YOU?
Often, with so many different types of yoga, schools, and disciplines, we don't quite know where to turn, and especially, which type of activity will be best for our conditions and characteristics. In previous posts, we have talked about all types of yoga, and thus, you can find all the related information about them: characteristics, benefits, recommendations, what it consists of, etc. And in this post, we are going to talk about which one is most suitable for each person, because often the characteristics and benefits may seem the same if the technique is not well known and if one is not an expert in the field. All of them have a series of universal benefits such as physical and mental well-being, but also, each of the disciplines provides an additional value that will define which one is ideal for you. And that is what we are going to discuss next.
Let's start with Hatha yoga, which is considered the basis of all yoga disciplines generally practiced in any center. It is the most basic yoga and it is recommended to start with this if you have not done any type of yoga, to then improve and acquire a higher level with other yoga disciplines.
Next, we have Ashtanga yoga, a more demanding yoga than the previous one, defined as challenging and rigorous. It requires great physical and mental concentration, and you can only move from one posture to another if you have mastered the previous one. Undoubtedly, a demanding yoga to challenge oneself and achieve progress. It is focused on people who want to set themselves the goal of improving strength and endurance.
Vinyasa yoga is considered a moving yoga that links one posture with another, achieving fluidity and dynamism, as well as the creation of sequences. It dynamically intertwines the postures and synchronizes them with the breath. This type of yoga is ideal for those who want to gain flexibility, strength, and toning, as well as relax internally and reduce stress.
Iyengar yoga is based on precision and accuracy. It starts with very simple postures, and the difficulty is increased with blocks and straps that will help progress. It is perfect for those who have injuries or ailments and want to recover faster.
Yin yoga, also known as restorative yoga, is considered anti-tension and anti-pain. It uses blocks and straps for support, and the duration is quite long. This yoga is ideal for those who want their body and mind to relax and open.
Kundalini yoga is the most spiritual and mystical of all types. It focuses on breathing and meditation. Ideal for those who want to combine the physical and the spiritual.
Hot yoga is usually practiced by those who want to lose weight and cleanse internally. We remind you that it consists of performing 26 yoga postures for 90 minutes in a room at 40º, simulating the heat and humidity of South India. It is a "detox" yoga.
These are the most significant, practiced, and known types of yoga, but there are many more types of yoga that adapt to the tastes and needs of each person who practices it; there is also yoga for pregnant women, children, etc. The important thing is always to identify what type of yoga we want to practice and which one will suit us best, and from there, start little by little, as in any discipline, not to force it, and to keep improving.