Different Yoga Styles

Traditional Styles

These styles of yoga all originated in India. Though now popular worldwide, each of these styles follows a method developed by an Indian guru.

• Ashtanga
• Integral
• Iyengar
• Kripalu

• Kundalini
• Sivananda
• Viniyoga

Contemporary Styles

These yoga styles all originated in the United States, although they are all based on traditional methods.

• Anusara
• Forrest
• Hot Yoga/Bikram
• Jivamukti
• Moksha Yoga

• Power Yoga
• Restorative Yoga
• Yin Yoga
• Yoga Nidra

Vinyasa/Flow

These styles all use a flowing style of practice, in which you move from one pose to another in sequence while focusing on the breath.

• Vinyasa/Flow
• Anusara
• Ashtanga

• Forrest
• Jivamukti
• Power Yoga

Alignment Oriented

These styles devote special attention to the precise way the body should be positioned in each yoga pose in order to obtain the maximum benefit from the pose and avoid injury.

• Anusara
• Iyengar
• Viniyoga

Power Yoga

Fast-paced, sweaty yoga styles. These will get your heart pumping and are the most effective yoga styles for weight loss.

• Power Yoga
• Ashtanga

Prenatal and Family Yoga

Learn how to safely practice yoga during pregnancy and how to introduce yoga to your family.

• Introduction to Prenatal Yoga
• Postpartum Yoga
• Mom and Baby Yoga
• Kids Yoga

• Yoga Advice for Men
• Yoga for Seniors
• Yoga for the Whole Family

Adaptive Styles

These styles adapt yoga to fit the needs of specialized populations.

• Viniyoga
• Chair Yoga
• Yoga for Seniors
• Plus-Size Yoga

• Christian Yoga
• Laughter Yoga
• Nude Yoga

Yoga Off The Mat

The newest trends in yoga take you off the mat for aerial and aquatic adventures.

• AcroYoga
• Stand-Up Paddle Yoga
• AntiGravity Yoga

(Info from about.com)