| Astanga Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Sivananda Yoga, Bikram | | | | is talking about? Don't be afraid to ask questions and |
| Yoga, Iyengar Yoga, Yin Yang Yoga, Power Yoga, | | | | find out about her personal yoga practice, her |
| Viniyoga Yoga, Online Yoga....what style of yoga is | | | | teaching qualifications and experience. If your teacher |
| best for you? | | | | has recently qualified, how do you feel about that? |
| If you are a yoga beginner you could quite easily be | | | | 3. Be open. Yoga is a journey. Give yourself space |
| so overwhelmed by the types of yoga on offer that | | | | and time to adjust to fitting in a new activity. If your |
| you end up not starting a class. | | | | life is busy and you have a packed daily schedule, it |
| Yoga is a journey and as such there are many styles | | | | may take you a few weeks to remember to |
| of yoga designed to meet the needs of all tastes | | | | schedule in your weekly class. Make sure you choose |
| and interests. If you are looking for a more | | | | a class that is convenient and easy for you to get to |
| strenuous work out then you gravitate towards a | | | | and is held at a time that is convenient for you. |
| more physical practice, such as power yoga or | | | | 4. Some yoga schools offer you a free trial. If they |
| alternatively, you may prefer a more spiritual incline | | | | do make sure you take advantage of the offer. |
| practice in which case Sivananda yoga may be more | | | | There is nothing wrong in making the rounds and |
| suitable for you. | | | | trying out different free trial classes just to get a |
| When deciding what style of yoga to choose from, | | | | feel of the teacher and class. However, somewhere |
| bear in mind the following factors. | | | | along the line, you will have to make a decision and |
| Five Easy Ways to Choose the Right Style of Yoga | | | | choose a class. There is of course no reason why |
| 1. Talk to friends or if you do not know anyone who | | | | you can't choose two different styles of yoga and |
| practices yoga, then go online and see what | | | | commit to them. |
| information you can find. There are numerous online | | | | 5. Why not decide to go straight into the deep end |
| yoga information sites offering you clear practical and | | | | and book a yoga retreat vacation? Some yoga |
| extremely useful information about all aspects of | | | | retreats offer a variety of yoga styles. That way |
| yoga. Some online sites offer you membership and | | | | you can be sure of road testing the different styles |
| the chance to watch online videos showing different | | | | which may help you decide what type of yoga is |
| yoga styles. | | | | more suited to your temperament and goals. |
| 2. If you hear of a yoga class that appeals to you, | | | | Take your time. There is no need to rush into signing |
| contact the yoga teacher. Phone her up, or send her | | | | up for a yoga class. Yoga has been around for |
| an email. When she responds, use the time to see | | | | thousands of years so you know when the time is |
| how you feel about the teacher. Ask yourself is she | | | | right you will attract and attend the yoga class which |
| approachable, do you feel she is listening to you? Is | | | | is just right for you. |
| the teacher confident and does she know what she | | | | |