Astanga
Astanga yoga is not suitable for beginners, as it follows a more
gymnastic approach designed to develop strength and stamina. There
is less focus and on the spiritual aspect with breathing and meditation
exercises kept to a minimum.
Hatha
Hatha yoga is the general name given to any form of physical yoga.
It’s also used as a generic term for yoga classes that follow
simple poses practised in a flowing form. Hatha yoga is very gentle
and suitable for beginners.
Iyengar
Iyengar yoga follows the precise technique of creator B.K.S.Iyengar
and is one of the most widely followed yoga styles. Iyengar is
suitable for beginners, although poses are held for longer than
in other yoga styles in an attempt to develop a calm state. Iyengar
yoga is often referred to as ‘meditation in action’.
