Yoga Types

Vinyasa Yoga

Vinyasa yoga is a dynamic type of yoga, aka Flow Yoga, that you can find in Gyms and in yoga studios. Popular within people who enjoy the cardio workout and fast transitions in between poses.

Somatic Yoga

Somatic yoga is a highly sensory practice that aims to teach the student how to reshape their body through becoming aware of the mind, and reshape the mind through becoming aware of the body.

Yin Yoga

Yin Yoga is a slow, meditative type of yoga where postures are held for long periods of time, focusing on the movement of energy through the body, supporting the health of organs and tissue.

Ashtanga Yoga

Ashtanga yoga is a dynamic strength-builder type of yoga. Famous for repeating the same poses at every practise, it is suitable for people who enjoy cardio workouts and getting stronger.

Breathwork

The ancient yogic pratice of breathwork is praticed in a seated posture, unlike the asana yoga practices. Breathwork uses specific movements of breath to move our prana energy around the body.

Hatha Yoga

Hatha gives you time to relax and work on your breathing and alignment while holding postures. Not as physically demanding as some other classes, it may also be a good option for beginners.

Iyengar Yoga

Iyengar Yoga is known for its focus on alignement and use of props. A static type of yoga, its is suitable for all age groups and all fitness levels. Inversions are frequent in more advanced classes.

Kundalini Yoga

Kundalini Yoga mixes asanas with mantras, breathing techniques and chants to create a workout for the body and for the mind.

Meditation

Meditation is a mindfulness practise that teaches to be present in the moment. Meditation can be guided or unguided, sitting or lying down, scanning the body or just listening to the breath

Pilates

Pilates is a holistic approach to well-being known for its extensive repertoire of exercises designed to condition the whole body.

Jivamukti Yoga

A form of Vinyasa Yoga, the Jivamukti method offers a path to enlightenment through compassion for all beings. It develops strength and flexibility and encourages an ethical lifestyle.

Pregnancy Yoga combines Hatha and Restorative poses with breathwork and meditation to guide gentle, relaxing sessions for pregnant yogis. Here’s our tips on what to expect from a pregnancy yoga class.

Sound Bath

A sound bath uses the vibrations produced by a sound healer using ancient instruments, to calm participants as they meditate. It’s a yogic practice that requires stillness and movement of sound.

Scaravelli Yoga

The name Scaravelli yoga comes from the Italian yoga teacher Vanda Scaravelli. Scaravelli was born in 1909 and began her yoga practice in the 1940s.

Yoga Nidra

The word nidra means "sleep" in Sanskrit, and yoga nidra is often referred to as "yogic sleep." Yoga Nidra is a state of deep relaxation that helps physical and mental well-being.

Mantras

Mantras are sacred words or phrases that are typically repeated many times. For Hindus, mantras are often chanted during puja, or worship ceremonies. Buddhists may chant mantras during meditation.

Traditional Yoga

Classical yoga focuses on the development of self-awareness and personal transformation through the practice of physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation.

Chair Yoga

Would you like to experience the physical and mental benefits of yoga, but don’t think you have enough mobility? Chair yoga is the perfect solution for you.

Restorative Yoga

Restorative yoga is a gentle, therapeutic practice that involves the use of props such as blankets, bolsters, blocks, straps and pillows to support your body and help you stay longer in each pose.

Yoga Therapy

Yoga Therapy is when someone practices yoga for a specific condition, on a physical, psychological or spiritual level. The teacher works with the patient to find solutions for the long term

Yin Yang Yoga

Yin Yang Yoga, based on the taoist concepts of Yin and Yang is a slow, meditative and passive type of yoga. It's a combination of taoist yoga and hatha yoga created by Paulie Zink

Workshop

A yoga workshop is a yoga session focusing on one specific aspect of yoga. It can be an "opening shoulder workshop", "opening hips workshop" or a "de-stress workshop". Workshops usually last 2 hours.

Women Health Yoga

Women's Health yoga is a type of yoga focusing on female needs: hormonal balance, regulation of the menstrual cycle, period pain, pregnancy, and menopause.

Chronic Illnesses Yoga

If you live with a long-term condition, yoga can help. Do you suffer from Arthritis, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Multiple Sclerosis? Book a yoga class with one of our chronic disease yoga experts

Yoga for Runners

Yoga for runners is a type of yoga focusing on poses that relieve some of the runner's specific issues. It can be practised before a run to prevent injuries or after a run to recover.

Desk Yoga

Desk Yoga is a type of yoga people can practice at their desk in office clothes. Inspired by Chair Yoga, Desk Yoga can be practised online or in person, in the office or at home.

Fitness Yoga

Fitness yoga is a mix of fitness and yoga. You can burn calories while improving your physical and mental health

Yoga Retreat

A yoga retreat is a way to practise yoga intensively for a week or a week end. During a yoga retreat you practice twice a day, once in the morning and once at night and live 24/7 with other yogis

Stretch Yoga

Static or Dynamic, Stretch Yoga is a full body workout inspired by yoga poses. Stretching has existed for a long time as preparation for an army before the war, and later for sport

Yogalates

Yogalates is a fitness routine that combines yoga and Pilates. It integrates the meditative and flexibility-enhancing aspects of yoga with the core-strengthening and muscle-toning benefits of Pilates.

Teacher Training (YTT)

Yoga teacher training is a comprehensive program designed to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and certification needed to teach yoga.

Yoga for Kids and Teens

Kids yoga involves gentle stretches and poses that help improve balance, coordination, and strength. It can also aid in digestion and promote better sleep patterns

Slow Flow Yoga

Slow Flow Yoga emphasizes a gentle, mindful approach to movement and breath. It combines elements of Vinyasa and Hatha yoga, focusing on slow, deliberate transitions between poses

Sivananda Yoga

Sivananda Yoga was developed by Swami Sivananda and brought to the west by Swami Vishnudevananda in the late 1950s

Dru Yoga

Dru Yoga is a graceful and still type of yoga based on flowing movements and Energy Block Release sequences

Yoga for Skaters

yoga can greatly benefit skaters by improving balance, strength, flexibility, body awareness, and focus. It is also a great way to prevent injuries and manage stress.

Yoga for Cancer

Yoga for Addiction

Menopause Yoga

Yoga Sculpt

Postnatal Yoga

Yoga for Golfers

Types of yoga