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Yoga Styles

You may know that you want to practice yoga, but be baffled about all the different types you've heard of or seen listed on the schedule at the gym. Although all these types of yoga are based on the same poses, there are some major differences between them. Find the style of yoga that will best suit your body and personality here.
Sivananda Yoga
Learn all about Sivananda Yoga. Sivananda Yoga was one of the first yoga styles to become popular in the west.
Forrest Yoga
Forrest Yoga is a method developed by yoga teacher Ana Forrest which emphasizes healing through vigorous vinyasa and breathing techniques.
Favorite Yoga Style - What's Your Favorite Yoga Style
You say vinyasa, I say Kripalu. Everyone has a favorite yoga style, the one that just resonates with your physical and spiritual needs. Share your favorite yoga style and why you love it.
Laughter Yoga
Laughter yoga is one of the latest yoga trends. Find out what laughter yoga is.
Yoga Style Guide
An introduction to the most popular types of yoga styles. A guide to help you find the yoga style most appropriate for you. Types of yoga covered include Hatha, Vinyasa, Iyengar, Ashtanga, Bikram, Hot Yoga, and Kundalini.
What's Your Yoga Type?
Identify your yoga type by your personality traits.
Hatha Yoga
What to expect from a Hatha Yoga class.
Vinyasa Yoga
What to expect from a Vinyasa Yoga class.
Anusara Yoga
What to expect from an Anusara Yoga class.
Integral Yoga
Intregral yoga is a gentle, hatha yoga practice. Integral's founder is Sri Swami Sachidananda, a respected yogi and scholar.
Kripalu Yoga
Kripalu yoga and the Kripalu Yoga Center are very well-known. Find out what to expect from this popular yoga style.
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