What's Your Yoga Type?

Identify Your Yoga Personality

You know you want to try a new yoga class, but what kind? There are so many to choose from these days, and although all are based on doing the same yoga poses, their approaches differ widely. Your personality, likes and dislikes, and even your physical abilities and needs can help you identify the right style for you, so you don’t get turned off by a class that doesn’t suit you.

Free Spirit

You like eclectic experiences, a little different each time.

Vinyasa

Gym Rat

You want your yoga class fast and sweaty, like a great workout.

Bikram/Hot

Power Yoga

Vinyasa

Gymnast

You bend like a pretzel.

Ashtanga

Forrest

Injured

You have an injury or condition that requires special attention.

Iyengar

Mellow

You want to do some stretching, take it slow.

Hatha

Integral

Kripalu

Sivananda

Meticulous

The more precise the instruction, the better.

Anusara

Iyengar

Self-motivated

Just teach me the moves and show me to the mat.

Ashtanga

Singer

Chanting is your thing.

Jivamukti

Kundalini

Spiritual Seeker

You like to move, but also hear uplifting teachings and get in touch with your spiritual side.

Anusara

Forrest

Jivamukti

Kundalini

Traditionalist

If it wasn't founded an Indian guru, you want no part.

Ashtanga

Iyengar

Integral

Kripalu

Kundalini

Sivananda

Type A

You like to know what to expect and exactly how long it will take.

Ashtanga

Bikram