Different Styles of Yoga

There are many different styles of yoga in the world. Each one may specialize in a certain aspect of the Eight Limbs of Yoga. Some of these styles include:

Ashtanga Yoga
Ananda Yoga
Shvananda Yoga
Viniyoga
Satyananda Yoga
Bikram Yoga
Kundalini Yoga
Swaroopa Yoga
Jivamukti Yoga
Kripalu
Kali Ray Triyoga

.....and many more.


One of the most popular styles of yoga today is Iyengar Yoga. People worldwide practice this form of yoga.

B.K.S. Iyengar, the originator of Iyengar Yoga says,

"When I practice I am a philosopher; when I teach I am a scientist; when I demonstrate I am an artist."

Guruji Iyengar believes that different people have distinct body types and alignment, and varied compositions. Meaning, everyone is different and each should practice yoga according to his or her own strengths and weaknesses.

He also encourages the use of modern yoga equipment, including mats, straps, belts, blocks, etc. My own yoga experience is based largely on Iyengar Yoga.