Types of yoga
All the main types of yoga in one place, with where each comes from, its core idea and who it suits.
There are dozens of named types of yoga. Our list below has 38, grouped four ways: the classical paths from old Indian texts, modern posture styles, gentle and restful styles, and special forms. Each table gives the same five facts for every type, so you can compare them at a glance; the notes underneath add how a class usually runs.
Classical paths of yoga
The traditional paths described in old Indian texts such as the Bhagavad Gita, the Yoga Sutras and the hatha manuals.
| Type | Where it comes from | Core idea | Who it suits | Classic text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raja Yoga | Patanjali's Yoga Sutras (compiled early centuries CE); modern label from Swami Vivekananda's 'Raja Yoga' 1896 | Calm and master the mind through an eight-step path that ends in deep meditative absorption. | People drawn to meditation and a structured, philosophical path rather than a physical workout. | Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - Vivekananda 'Raja Yoga' 1896 / Charles Johnston 1912 |
| Hatha Yoga | Medieval India; earliest dated text Amritasiddhi (11th c.); Svatmarama's Hatha Yoga Pradipika (15th c.) | Use the body and breath as the doorway to steadier energy and a quieter mind. | Beginners and anyone wanting a balanced, all-round posture and breathing class. | Hatha Yoga Pradipika - Pancham Sinh 1914; Gheranda Samhita - Srisa Chandra Vasu 1914/15; Shiva Samhita - Srisa Chandra Vasu 1914 |
| Bhakti Yoga | Hindu devotional tradition; set out in the Bhagavad Gita (c. 2nd-1st c. BCE) | Turn the heart toward the divine through love, devotion and surrender. | Emotionally oriented seekers who connect through music, prayer and devotion. | Bhagavad Gita - Edwin Arnold 1885 / Annie Besant 1895 |
| Karma Yoga | Bhagavad Gita (c. 2nd-1st c. BCE) | Do your duty well and let go of attachment to the results. | People who want a practical, everyday spiritual approach through work and service. | Bhagavad Gita - Edwin Arnold 1885 / Annie Besant 1895 |
| Jnana Yoga | Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita (c. 2nd-1st c. BCE); central to Vedanta | Reach freedom by inquiring into and discerning the true Self. | Intellectually curious, reflective people who enjoy philosophy and contemplation. | Bhagavad Gita - Edwin Arnold 1885 / Annie Besant 1895; Upanishads - Max Muller 1879-84 |
| Kriya Yoga | Lahiri Mahasaya, initiated c. 1861; brought West by Paramahansa Yogananda from 1920 ('Autobiography of a Yogi' 1946) | A graded set of breath and energy techniques meant to speed up inner spiritual growth. | Committed meditators wanting a lineage-based, devotional meditation path. | Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - Charles Johnston 1912 (Sutra II.1 names 'kriya yoga', in a different, older sense) |
| Mantra Yoga | Vedic and later Hindu traditions; repetition (japa) found in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism | Focus and still the mind by repeating a sacred sound, word or phrase. | Anyone wanting a simple, portable meditation method; people who like sound and rhythm. | Upanishads - Max Muller 1879-84 (e.g. Mandukya on Om) |
| Laya Yoga | Medieval yoga texts (e.g. Yoga-Tattva Upanishad; hatha texts); later linked with kundalini practice | Let the mind dissolve into its source by absorbing attention in inner energy or sound. | Experienced meditators interested in subtle, inward-focused practice. | Hatha Yoga Pradipika - Pancham Sinh 1914 (ch. 4) |
| Nada Yoga | Indian yoga and music tradition; inner-sound meditation described in Hatha Yoga Pradipika (15th c.) | Everything is vibration, so tuning into outer and inner sound leads the mind inward. | Musicians, sound lovers and people who find silent meditation hard. | Hatha Yoga Pradipika - Pancham Sinh 1914 (ch. 4) |
| Tantra | Indian subcontinent from the mid-1st millennium CE; Shaivism and Shaktism, later Buddhism and Vaishnavism | An esoteric path that uses ritual, energy and the body itself as means to spiritual realisation. | Students of yoga history and committed practitioners within a lineage; not the same as Western 'tantric sex' marketing. | 'Tantra of the Great Liberation' - Arthur Avalon 1913; 'The Serpent Power' - Arthur Avalon 1919 |
| Kundalini | Shaiva Tantra; described in medieval hatha texts (e.g. Hatha Yoga Pradipika, 15th c.) | A dormant energy said to rest at the base of the spine, awakened and raised through the chakras. | Students of yoga philosophy and history; serious practitioners within a traditional lineage. | Shiva Samhita - Srisa Chandra Vasu 1914; Hatha Yoga Pradipika - Pancham Sinh 1914; 'The Serpent Power' - Arthur Avalon 1919 |
Raja Yoga
Calm and master the mind through an eight-step path that ends in deep meditative absorption. Also called: Royal yoga; classical yoga; ashtanga (eight-limbed) yoga of Patanjali.
A typical session: Ethical observances, steady sitting posture, breath regulation, withdrawing the senses, concentration and meditation.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · gutenberg.org
Hatha Yoga
Use the body and breath as the doorway to steadier energy and a quieter mind. Also called: Hatha; yoga of force.
A typical session: Postures, breathing exercises, seals and locks (mudras and bandhas), cleansing practices; today usually a gentle-to-moderate posture class.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.org
Bhakti Yoga
Turn the heart toward the divine through love, devotion and surrender. Also called: Bhakti marga; path of devotion.
A typical session: Chanting, singing kirtan, prayer, repeating divine names, offering daily actions as worship.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · gutenberg.org
Karma Yoga
Do your duty well and let go of attachment to the results. Also called: Karma marga; yoga of action; selfless service.
A typical session: Selfless service (seva), mindful work, acting without chasing reward; little or no posture work.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · gutenberg.org
Jnana Yoga
Reach freedom by inquiring into and discerning the true Self. Also called: Jnana marga; path of knowledge; path of self-realisation.
A typical session: Study of scripture, reflection, self-inquiry, discrimination between real and unreal, meditation.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · gutenberg.org
Kriya Yoga
A graded set of breath and energy techniques meant to speed up inner spiritual growth. Also called: Kriya Yoga of Lahiri Mahasaya / Paramahansa Yogananda.
A typical session: Initiation-based pranayama, mantra and mudra techniques plus regular meditation; often learned via lessons from a lineage organisation.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · yogananda.org
Mantra Yoga
Focus and still the mind by repeating a sacred sound, word or phrase. Also called: Japa yoga; yoga of sacred sound.
A typical session: Repeating a mantra aloud, whispered or silently, often counted on a mala of 108 beads.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.org
Laya Yoga
Let the mind dissolve into its source by absorbing attention in inner energy or sound. Also called: Yoga of dissolution / absorption.
A typical session: Concentration on chakras and inner sound, breath work, meditation; usually taught alongside hatha or kundalini methods.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.org
Nada Yoga
Everything is vibration, so tuning into outer and inner sound leads the mind inward. Also called: Yoga of sound; nadanusandhana.
A typical session: Listening meditation, humming, chanting, music, and attending to subtle inner sounds.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.org
Tantra
An esoteric path that uses ritual, energy and the body itself as means to spiritual realisation. Also called: Tantric yoga; Tantrism.
A typical session: Mantra, visualisation, ritual, chakra and energy work, initiation by a teacher; many lineages.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.org
Kundalini
A dormant energy said to rest at the base of the spine, awakened and raised through the chakras. Also called: Kundalini shakti; serpent power.
A typical session: Within tantra and hatha: breath work, locks and seals, mantra, meditation on chakras, often under a teacher.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.org
Modern posture styles
Studio styles that grew from the hatha tradition in the 20th century, each with its own pace and focus.
| Type | Where it comes from | Core idea | Who it suits | Classic text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga | K. Pattabhi Jois, Mysore, 20th century (taught from his teacher T. Krishnamacharya) | A fixed, breath-linked series of poses practised the same way each time. | Fit, disciplined people who like routine and a vigorous, sweaty practice. | none (modern school) |
| Vinyasa Flow | Grew from the Krishnamacharya / Ashtanga lineage; generic modern class format | Link breath to movement in creative, flowing sequences. | People who like variety, movement and a moderate-to-strong pace. | none (modern school) |
| Iyengar Yoga | B.K.S. Iyengar; 'Light on Yoga' 1966 | Precise alignment in each pose, helped by props, builds strength, balance and awareness. | Detail-oriented learners, beginners wanting solid foundations, people who like props and careful teaching. | none (modern school) |
| Power Yoga | USA 1990s; Beryl Bender Birch and Bryan Kest (c. 1995), also Baron Baptiste | A fitness-focused, vigorous flow derived from Ashtanga without its fixed series. | Fit people wanting a workout-style yoga class. | none (modern school) |
| Bikram Yoga | Bikram Choudhury, based on B.C. Ghosh's teachings; popular from the early 1970s | A fixed set of 26 postures done in a very hot, humid room. | Healthy people who enjoy heat and repetition; check with a doctor first if you have any heart or heat-related condition or are pregnant. | none (modern school) |
| Hot Yoga | Generic term; popularised via Bikram Yoga in the 1970s, now many heated styles | Practise postures in a heated room for warmth and intensity. | Healthy people who like heat; check with a doctor first, especially if pregnant (ACOG advises avoiding hot yoga in pregnancy) or with heart or heat sensitivity. | none (modern school) |
| Sivananda Yoga | Swami Vishnudevananda, named after his guru Swami Sivananda; Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres from 1959 | A whole-life yoga built on five points: exercise, breathing, relaxation, diet and positive thinking with meditation. | Beginners and anyone wanting a gentle, traditional, spiritual class with a fixed format. | none (modern school) |
| Jivamukti Yoga | David Life and Sharon Gannon, New York, 1984 | A spiritually themed, physically vigorous flow tied to ethics, music and scripture study. | People wanting a dynamic class with strong spiritual and ethical content. | none (modern school) |
| Kundalini Yoga | Yogi Bhajan (Harbhajan Singh Puri), brought to the USA 1968; 3HO founded c. 1969-70 | A modern system mixing posture sets, breath, chanting and meditation aimed at raising inner energy. | People who like energetic breathing, chanting and a set, structured routine. | none (modern school) |
| Anusara Yoga | John Friend, 1997 (Anusara, Inc.); renamed Anusara School of Hatha Yoga 2012 | Heart-centred hatha yoga guided by the 'Universal Principles of Alignment'. | Students who like alignment detail combined with a positive, spiritual theme. | none (modern school) |
| Forrest Yoga | Ana T. Forrest, 1982 | An intense practice with long holds and strong core work, aimed at feeling and releasing emotion. | Fit practitioners wanting intensity and emotional inquiry. | none (modern school) |
| Kripalu Yoga | Amrit Desai, 1970, named after his guru Swami Kripalvananda; Kripalu Center founded 1983 | Compassionate, inward-looking hatha yoga that values self-observation over performance. | Beginners and people who want a gentle, self-accepting and mindful approach. | none (modern school) |
| Integral Yoga | Swami Satchidananda Saraswati; Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville, Virginia | Blend all the classical yoga paths into one balanced, peaceful life. | Beginners and those wanting a gentle, holistic and spiritual practice. | none (modern school) |
| Bihar Yoga | Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Munger, India; founded 1963, inaugurated 1964 | An integrated system combining postures, breath, meditation and lifestyle for body, mind and spirit. | People wanting a traditional, comprehensive Indian school with strong meditation content. | none (modern school) |
| Viniyoga | T.K.V. Desikachar (son of T. Krishnamacharya); continued in the USA by Gary Kraftsow's American Viniyoga Institute | Adapt the practice to the individual person rather than the person to the practice. | People wanting a personalised, gentle-to-moderate approach. | none (modern school) |
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
A fixed, breath-linked series of poses practised the same way each time. Also called: Ashtanga; Mysore style.
A typical session: Set Primary/Intermediate series, ujjayi breathing, linked vinyasas; led classes or self-paced 'Mysore' classes.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · sharathyogacentre.com
Vinyasa Flow
Link breath to movement in creative, flowing sequences. Also called: Flow yoga; vinyasa.
A typical session: Sun salutations and changing sequences, smooth transitions, music common; pace from moderate to fast.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.org
Iyengar Yoga
Precise alignment in each pose, helped by props, builds strength, balance and awareness. Also called: Iyengar method.
A typical session: Longer holds with detailed instruction, belts, blocks, ropes and chairs; carefully sequenced classes.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · iynaus.org
Power Yoga
A fitness-focused, vigorous flow derived from Ashtanga without its fixed series. Also called: Power vinyasa; Baptiste Power Yoga.
A typical session: Fast, strong vinyasa sequences, core work, often heated; varies by teacher.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.org
Bikram Yoga
A fixed set of 26 postures done in a very hot, humid room. Also called: Bikram hot yoga; 26 and 2.
A typical session: 90-minute class, same 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises, room around 41 C / 105 F with mirrors.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · bikramyoga.com
Hot Yoga
Practise postures in a heated room for warmth and intensity. Also called: Heated yoga.
A typical session: Flow or set-sequence classes in a warm-to-hot, sometimes humid room; heavy sweating, extra water breaks.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · acog.org
Sivananda Yoga
A whole-life yoga built on five points: exercise, breathing, relaxation, diet and positive thinking with meditation. Also called: Sivananda Yoga Vedanta.
A typical session: Set class: sun salutations, 12 basic postures, pranayama, relaxation, chanting; ashram retreats.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · sivananda.org
Jivamukti Yoga
A spiritually themed, physically vigorous flow tied to ethics, music and scripture study. Also called: Jivamukti method.
A typical session: Vinyasa classes with chanting, a monthly focus, scripture, meditation, music; emphasis on compassion and plant-based ethics.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · jivamuktiyoga.com
Kundalini Yoga
A modern system mixing posture sets, breath, chanting and meditation aimed at raising inner energy. Also called: KY; 3HO Kundalini Yoga.
A typical session: Set sequences called kriyas, strong breathing (e.g. breath of fire), Sikh-derived mantras, chanting, meditation; often white clothing.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · 3ho.org
Anusara Yoga
Heart-centred hatha yoga guided by the 'Universal Principles of Alignment'. Also called: Anusara School of Hatha Yoga.
A typical session: Alignment-based posture classes with themes, uplifting spiritual focus, partner adjustments.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · anusarayoga.com
Forrest Yoga
An intense practice with long holds and strong core work, aimed at feeling and releasing emotion. Also called: Forrest.
A typical session: Long-held poses, heavy abdominal work, long standing series, heat, deep breathing.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Kripalu Yoga
Compassionate, inward-looking hatha yoga that values self-observation over performance. Also called: Kripalu.
A typical session: Gentle-to-moderate postures, breath work, meditation, 'meditation in motion', inquiry into sensations.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · kripalu.org
Integral Yoga
Blend all the classical yoga paths into one balanced, peaceful life. Also called: Integral Yoga International; Yogaville.
A typical session: Gentle hatha class, deep relaxation, pranayama, chanting, meditation, selfless service and study.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · yogaville.org
Bihar Yoga
An integrated system combining postures, breath, meditation and lifestyle for body, mind and spirit. Also called: Satyananda Yoga; Bihar School of Yoga.
A typical session: Hatha postures, pranayama, kriyas, yoga nidra, meditation, karma yoga and ashram study.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · biharyoga.net
Viniyoga
Adapt the practice to the individual person rather than the person to the practice. Also called: Krishnamacharya / Desikachar tradition.
A typical session: Breath-led movement in and out of poses, personalised sequences, chanting, often one-to-one.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · viniyoga.com
Gentle and restful yoga
Slower styles built around rest, support and deep relaxation.
| Type | Where it comes from | Core idea | Who it suits | Classic text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yin Yoga | Paulie Zink, late 1970s; named and spread by Sarah Powers and Paul Grilley | Hold quiet floor poses for minutes to work gently into deep tissues and cultivate stillness. | People wanting a slow, meditative counterbalance to active sport or dynamic yoga. | none (modern school) |
| Restorative Yoga | Grew out of Iyengar's prop work; popularised by Judith Hanson Lasater ('Relax and Renew' 1995) | Rest fully supported in a few comfortable poses to invite deep relaxation. | People wanting rest and quiet, beginners, and anyone needing a very gentle class. | none (modern school) |
| Yoga Nidra | Modern system by Swami Satyananda Saraswati (Bihar School), 1976; term older | Rest in a state between waking and sleep, guided by a spoken meditation. | Almost anyone; good for people who find seated meditation difficult. | none (modern school) |
| Chair Yoga | Lakshmi Voelker-Binder created 'Chair Yoga' in 1982 | Bring yoga within reach by doing poses seated on or supported by a chair. | Older adults, office workers, people with limited mobility; check with a doctor first if you have a health condition. | none (modern school) |
| Somatic Yoga | Loose umbrella term; draws on 'somatics' coined by Thomas Hanna | Move slowly and attentively, focusing on how the body feels from the inside. | Beginners and anyone wanting a very gentle, awareness-led practice. | none (modern school) |
| Yoga Therapy | Modern field; rooted in Krishnamacharya, Iyengar and Desikachar's individual teaching | Tailor yoga practices to an individual's needs and goals, usually one-to-one. | People wanting individually adapted practice; check with a doctor first and use it alongside, not instead of, medical care. | none (modern school) |
Yin Yoga
Hold quiet floor poses for minutes to work gently into deep tissues and cultivate stillness. Also called: Yin; Taoist yoga (related).
A typical session: Mostly seated or lying poses held 3-5+ minutes, props for support, minimal muscular effort, quiet reflection.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · yinyoga.com
Restorative Yoga
Rest fully supported in a few comfortable poses to invite deep relaxation. Also called: Supported relaxation yoga.
A typical session: 4-6 poses per session held up to about 20 minutes on bolsters, blankets and blocks; very little effort.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · judithhansonlasater.com
Yoga Nidra
Rest in a state between waking and sleep, guided by a spoken meditation. Also called: Yogic sleep.
A typical session: Lying in savasana while a guide leads through intention, body scan, breath awareness and visualisation.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · biharyoga.net
Chair Yoga
Bring yoga within reach by doing poses seated on or supported by a chair. Also called: Seated yoga; chair-based yoga.
A typical session: Seated and standing poses using a chair, gentle movement, breathing, relaxation.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · nccih.nih.gov
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Somatic Yoga
Move slowly and attentively, focusing on how the body feels from the inside. Also called: Somatic movement yoga.
A typical session: Slow, small, mindful movements, body awareness, gentle floor work blended with yoga poses.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Yoga Therapy
Tailor yoga practices to an individual's needs and goals, usually one-to-one. Also called: Therapeutic yoga; yoga as therapy.
A typical session: Assessment, adapted postures, breath work, relaxation and meditation in a personal plan.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · nccih.nih.gov
Special forms of yoga
Styles for a particular group of people or practised in an unusual way.
| Type | Where it comes from | Core idea | Who it suits | Classic text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prenatal Yoga | Generic modern class type; no single founder | Gentle yoga adapted to the changing body during pregnancy. | Pregnant people with their doctor or midwife's go-ahead; check with a doctor first and choose a trained prenatal teacher. | none (modern school) |
| Aerial Yoga | Michelle Dortignac, 2006; AntiGravity Fitness (Christopher Harrison) from 2007; other brands by 2009 | Use a soft fabric hammock to support, suspend and invert the body during yoga poses. | Adventurous, reasonably fit people; check with a doctor first if pregnant or with eye, heart or spine conditions (inversions). | none (modern school) |
| AcroYoga | Modern; combines yoga, partner acrobatics (and often Thai massage) | Partners combine yoga, acrobatics and trust to fly, balance and support each other. | Active, social people comfortable with physical contact and some risk; train with a qualified teacher and spotter. | none (modern school) |
| Integral Yoga | Sri Aurobindo and The Mother, early-mid 20th century, Pondicherry | Seek spiritual transformation of the whole of life, not escape from it. | Philosophically minded seekers interested in spiritual evolution. | none (modern school) |
| Sahaja Yoga | Nirmala Srivastava (Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi), 1970 | A meditation movement centred on a claimed spontaneous awakening of kundalini. | People curious about free group meditation; note it is classed as a new religious movement. | none (modern school) |
| Yantra Yoga | Vajrayana Buddhist tradition; English 'Yantra Yoga' popularised by Namkhai Norbu | Tibetan Buddhist movement and breath practice to work with inner wind energy. | Students of Tibetan Buddhism and people wanting a breath-led, non-Indian yoga lineage. | none (modern school) |
Prenatal Yoga
Gentle yoga adapted to the changing body during pregnancy. Also called: Pregnancy yoga.
A typical session: Modified poses, side-lying and supported positions, breath awareness, relaxation; no hot rooms or deep twists.
Sources: nccih.nih.gov · acog.org
Aerial Yoga
Use a soft fabric hammock to support, suspend and invert the body during yoga poses. Also called: Anti-gravity yoga; hammock yoga; AIReal, Fly Yoga, AeroYoga.
A typical session: Poses and inversions in a ceiling-hung hammock, plus elements of pilates and dance.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · antigravityfitness.com
AcroYoga
Partners combine yoga, acrobatics and trust to fly, balance and support each other. Also called: Acro yoga; partner acrobatic yoga.
A typical session: Base, flyer and spotter roles; L-basing and standing poses; playful partner flows.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · acroyoga.org
Integral Yoga
Seek spiritual transformation of the whole of life, not escape from it. Also called: Purna yoga; Aurobindo's yoga.
A typical session: Meditation, self-surrender, study, and conscious action in daily life; no set posture class.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Sahaja Yoga
A meditation movement centred on a claimed spontaneous awakening of kundalini. Also called: Sahaja Yoga Meditation.
A typical session: Free guided meditation sessions, chakra-focused attention, group meditation.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · sahajayoga.org
Yantra Yoga
Tibetan Buddhist movement and breath practice to work with inner wind energy. Also called: Trul khor; tsa lung trul khor; Tibetan yoga.
A typical session: Sequences of movements and positions coordinated with specific breathing, within Dzogchen practice.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · dzogchen.net
Frequently asked questions
How many types of yoga are there?
There is no fixed number. Our list covers 38 named types: classical paths such as raja, hatha, bhakti, karma and jnana yoga, plus modern studio styles such as vinyasa, Iyengar and yin. New brand-name styles appear every few years.
What are the four main paths of yoga?
In the teaching made famous by Swami Vivekananda in the 1890s, the four paths are karma yoga (action), bhakti yoga (devotion), jnana yoga (knowledge) and raja yoga (meditation).
Which type of yoga is best for beginners?
Most beginners do well with a gentle hatha class, Iyengar yoga (careful alignment and props) or restorative yoga. Faster styles such as Ashtanga, power or hot yoga are easier once the basic poses feel familiar.
What is the difference between hatha and vinyasa yoga?
Hatha classes usually hold each pose for a few breaths at a slower pace; vinyasa links poses into a flowing sequence that moves with the breath, so it feels more active.
What is the difference between yin and restorative yoga?
Both are slow. Yin holds mostly seated and lying poses for several minutes to gently load the joints; restorative uses bolsters and blankets so the body is fully supported and resting.
Is hot yoga good for you?
Many healthy people enjoy it, but the heat adds strain. Drink water, rest when you need to, and check with a doctor first if you are pregnant or have a heart condition or any other health concern.