Yoga newbies often ask which style of yoga to practice, so I've put together some of the main reasons you might choose one style over another:
1. You're looking for a strong physical practice
2. You like to get hot and sweaty
3. You're into perfect alignment
4. You need some healing
5. You're interested in the spiritual aspects of yoga
Read the full article to find out which style would suit you.
Styles of yoga often overlap, so these are not cast in stone - but it will give you a starting point!
Most yoga practitioners know that yoga makes them feel good, and it helps them deal with stress.
Science is starting to understand the mechanisms behind this, and there is a lot of research going on about how this might work.
I wrote this short piece for Elephant Journal referencing a few studies which explain some of the science behind it.
