It's not always easy to find your way when you're starting out with yoga and you're faced with the multitude of styles that exist.

It puts off more than a few people, which is completely normal, but it's also such a shame 🐘

That's why I've decided to create an episode on my French podcast that breaks down each of the main styles in a simple and clear way, so you know which style speaks to you, and which ones you'd rather avoid.

And I thought you'd appreciate a little summary in English :)

HATHA YOGA 🧘‍♀️

The style: Gentle to moderate, postures held for longer
​It's for you if... You're a beginner or you want to understand the foundations
​Energy: ●●○○○
​Personal tip: Just because it's a style that suits beginners doesn't mean it's not demanding!

VINYASA YOGA 🌊

The style: Fluid and dynamic, flowing sequences
​It's for you if... You like moving and variety
​Energy: ●●●●○
​Personal tip: It's my favourite style because I get bored easily 😁 I wouldn't recommend it to total beginners, because the pace is usually quite fast.

YIN YOGA 🌙

The style: Slow, meditative, postures held for 3-5 minutes
​It's for you if... You're always rushing and need to slow down
​Energy: ●○○○○
​Personal tip: It's my second favourite style because I'm 💖lazy💖, and the whole challenge here is to do nothing. It might seem easy, but when you're used to an overloaded schedule... not so much, actually!

RESTORATIVE YOGA 💤

The style: Ultra gentle, fully supported with props
​It's for you if... You're exhausted and need to recover
​Energy: ●○○○○
​Personal tip: This is your best friend when you're absolutely exhausted. It's about giving yourself permission to truly rest. And if I was the president, I would make it mandatory for everyone 😤

ASHTANGA YOGA ⚡

The style: Fixed sequence, intense and structured
​It's for you if... You love routine and a proper challenge
​Energy: ●●●●●
​Personal tip: Ashtanga can be amazing if you're the type who thrives on repetition and discipline. But be honest with yourself: if you're already burnt out, this might not be the best place to start. Build your foundations first!

HOT YOGA 🔥

The style: Yoga in a heated room (35-40°C)
​It's for you if... You love sweating and already have some experience
​Energy: ●●●●○
​Personal tip: It's very trendy, but the heat doesn't make it "better" yoga. Plus, it can mask body sensations and lead to more injuries. If you're curious, give it a go, but never feel pressured to practice in extreme temperatures. And listen to your body, it knows best :)

THERAPEUTIC YOGA 💆

As for my type of yoga, I teach therapeutic yoga. That means I blend the 4 first styles of this list (Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin and Restorative) with some bits of mobility training, Pilates, mindfulness techniques and other cool stuff I find, to fit the needs of the person in front of me on any given day.

The best thing about working 1:1 as I do, is that you can show up to one our classes exhausted, ill, high energy, stressed out... and I will use all of my skills and knowledge to cook up a class that fits how you feel now. You can't find that in a studio :)

So... which of these styles calls to you? Which one would you not be interested in trying at all?

Om, peace 🧡

Clem