DIFFERENCE BETWEEN YOGA STYLES | yoga teacher advice

If you have ever wondered about the difference between yoga styles then this is the video for you! In this video different types of yoga as well as the benefits of yoga are explained. More specifically, I cover:
- what is restorative yoga
- what is yin yoga
- what is hatha yoga
- what is vinyasa flow yoga
- what is ashtanga yoga
And so if you are a beginner to yoga and you are looking for yoga teacher advice on which yoga is the best for beginners, which is the best yoga for weight loss or which is the best for stress, then this video should hopefully help!
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Timecodes
0:00​ - Yoga teacher advice
3:33​ - What is restorative yoga
4:26​ - What is yin yoga
5:24​ - What is hatha yoga
6:26 - What is vinyasa flow yoga
7:33 - What is ashtanga yoga
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[@rabbihossain2191]

Honestly this is the best video I've seen that explains each style so clearly! Thank you so much. I believe 'I've found what I was looking for'. Love from Bangladesh

[@AlexiaKYoga]

Rabbi thank you so much for your lovely comment! I do hope you find the style of yoga that you're looking for :-)

[@Rachelsjourney]

Great overview! When I first tried yoga (about 15 years ago), I started with Ahstanga as well. It was definitely challenging since I was inactive, very weak, over weight, and over stressed, but it was the best thing I ever did. This was before KZbin so I just happened to join a local class without understanding the differences in styles. But I had an amazing teacher and she really helped me understand the postures, build strength, and completely help with the monkey brain. I learned so much and feel like it gave me an excellent foundation for the postures and breathing techniques. After her studio closed about a year later, I tried to practice at home but it didn’t very long. Then about 3 years ago I started yoga again with a 30-day January challenge on YT and I have been practicing daily since then. Now I find it interesting and inspiring to practice the different yoga styles. However, I haven’t found an ashtanga YT that I resonated with (for at home practice) and I miss it. Perhaps I need to look through your videos. :) thank you!

[@AlexiaKYoga]

Having a good teacher can make such a difference! I was also lucky to find a good teacher that I resonated with. And well done on practicing everyday! That’s an amazing achievement so I do hope you keep it up :-) To date I don’t have any Ashtanga practice videos, maybe I should add it to my to do list!

[@berightsittight1276]

Thanks to YOU❤

[@theamethyst93]

I wish I had started with a Hatha class, you are so right! I stared with a hot vinyasa class, it was a very intense class. The next day I felt like I got hit by a car, my whole body was extremely sore. 😂😂 but now I love vinyasa, it’s my absolute favorite type of yoga. I love seeing my body get stronger as I do the moves more and more.

[@AlexiaKYoga]

Haha I can imagine how sore you must have been after a hot vinyasa class! We all learn from our mistakes, right?! :-)

[@SpoilMeDeep]

Namaste 🙏🏾 A short sweet and simple explanation. Thank you very much. I found your channel today and binge watching all the videos. Very well done, no bullshit, straight to the point, easy explanations but not lengthy and very helpful. Looking forward for more to learn. Thank you and God bless you 💫

[@NaturallyKarli]

Awesome overview! I'm so surprised more people haven't created educational yoga videos like this. It's so important to grasp this greater appreciation. Love the background story also.

[@AlexiaKYoga]

I know right? This is information I wish was out there when I first started :-) and regarding the story, oh I have many more!! Stay tuned ❤️

[@gardenglory6624]

I think it's just good to MOVE. No matter what you wan to call it, or call your practice or whatever, JUST MOVE, build some muscle and connect with yourself. Stay flexible.

[@KM-tq8yf]

Once again your breakdown is clear, simple snd easy to understand. Thank you so much !!

[@AlexiaKYoga]

You are very welcome! I studied engineering at University so I think that helped me understand how to breakdown complex information.

[@dzzzzzt]

Another great video! I'm learning hard from your channel, the way you explain yoga is super clear and informative. Thank you. 🙏🏼

[@AlexiaKYoga]

Happy to hear you’ve been getting value from my videos :-)

[@magdrama]

Thank you so much for this very detailed explanation!

[@AlexiaKYoga]

Glad it was helpful!

[@foodlovingelephant]

Thank you so much for this, I did not really know what type of yoga I was doing until watching your video ❤

[@AlexiaKYoga]

Yay! Happy to have helped :-)

[@Savannah26889]

Thank you! This helped so much ❤️

[@AlexiaKYoga]

You are very welcome ❤️

[@wild.beautifulchaos1638]

Love this! So informative!

[@AlexiaKYoga]

Jessica happy you liked it!

[@caitinhaswell3353]

Hey Alexia, thank you so much for uploading this❤️✨ you should do a video on a bunch of different types of yoga 😍👏🏻

[@AlexiaKYoga]

Thanks for the idea! I'll look into it :-)

[@applegal3058]

The first yoga teacher sounded really nice and kind. The hot yoga sounds like torture to me. That doesn't include the seedy past of its founder. I'm glad you found your yoga type for you! I personally enjoy Yin Yoga for relaxation and body restoration. I prefer slower flow type of yoga so I can feel my body in a particular pose. I really hate being rushed in anything in life lol

[@AlexiaKYoga]

Oh yes that first teacher was a really beautiful soul. And yes I agree about hot yoga! Ashtanga is my main practice but I also love yin yoga and slow flow practices. It’s great that there is so many options and it’s always wonderful when we find a practice that resonates with us :-)

[@raew3655]

Excellent break down. Very helpful!

[@AlexiaKYoga]

I'm happy it was helpful!

[@bronislava1551]

Beautifully explained, thank you Alexia :-)

[@AlexiaKYoga]

You're so welcome! And thank you for the lovely comment :-)

[@Red_Martin]

Thanks for your explaining. Better understanding now.

[@AlexiaKYoga]

(Sorry for late reply) thank you for your lovely comment :-)

[@yogawithsrini]

I love u and ur explanation regarding yoga types❤️❤️❤️

[@AlexiaKYoga]

Thank you for the lovely feedback :-)

[@DoctorNicole]

There are different types of yoga lol?? I’m so clueless. This was so helpful! Thank you

[@AlexiaKYoga]

That was my very question when I watched your menstrual cup video! We have so much to learn from each other ❤️

[@yoveendosh3668]

Thank you very much for clear and easy to understand explanation. 🙏🏻

[@AlexiaKYoga]

Glad it was helpful :-)

[@AngelosKonstantinidis]

Nice video Alexia!

[@AlexiaKYoga]

Thank you!! So now you know how I found Ashtanga!

[@yolandas2901]

i love your explanation and how you explain it🎉

[@AlexiaKYoga]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tiasha6098]

Love your videos!! AND the accent :) I actually did my first ever class(es) in a hot yoga class as a friend invited me (Vinyasa or Power Flow). Did Power Flow only once and was completely beat after. Great to know that I should maybe start with Hatha as a beginner, I do love the (more) active side of Vinyasa and Ashtanga though.. so what to do? I do definitely need to still nail the basics ut I do agree that the more active yoga is THE BEST in terms of being present and can't think of other things, just like you said. If I do, it's only for a few seconds, so I really think this is for me

[@AlexiaKYoga]

(sorry for late reply) Thank you for sharing your experience! In my experience as a yoga teacher, most beginners like to start with Hatha classes as its a good way to get to grip with the basics. And then from there some progress to more dynamic styles and other prefer to stick with Hatha or softer Yin yoga practices. And so I do hope you find the style that works for you!

[@melissaa.8547]

I’ve practiced Sivananda on and off for years…but only when I tried Ashtanga did I start to become consistent. Ashtanga has truly changed my life.

[@AlexiaKYoga]

So lovely to hear! Yes I can totally relate :-)

[@janine4360]

The Sivananda sequence is all of this and more. You can do any and all of these practices depending on your level and how you feel on any given day. They should just follow the order based on the main sequence that was developed by the masters, which works through the chakras systematically, beginning with the crown chakra. The relaxation is then from toes up. Your mind is calmed through the pranayama practice and all throughout the asanas and relaxations because you do not have music playing! Music is a distraction.

[@dsm_796]

Great overview. I am starting my yoga journey. I find it really intimidating and I don’t have the courage to join a class. I’ve been doing hiit and weight lifting workouts for the past 10 years. Saying that I am stiff as a board would be a compliment. 😢 Which style would you recommend to a beginner with no flexibility and limited joint mobility?

[@margaretk5883]

I just love your dog at 2.46 😍😍😍 Does she do yoga also???

[@ptseti]

Thank you for this. Like you, I started my yoga journey about 1 year now and at first, I thought there was only 1 yoga practice. Well was I wrong? I decided to discover the different types of yoga and I found that after much discovery I am down to VInyasa and Ashtanga Yoga. I like the discipline of ashtanga and the strength and flexibility of Vinyasa. Vinyasa can also be difficult and I love that. I just wish I can see more Vinyasa with some light work with weights. Now that would be different, wouldn't it! Thank you for this. Namaste! @AlexiaKYoga

[@AlexiaKYoga]

Like you, I also really like Vinyasa and Ashtanga. They are both challenging in their own ways! I'm planning on filming some Ashtanga and Vinyasa practice videos and I will consider your tip of Vinyasa with weights :-)

[@jacobl7451]

I thought Ashtanga is a branch of Hatha yoga. I know what you are saying though, in terms of classes

[@pelelope823]

We would like to see videos about what do you eat in a day

[@AlexiaKYoga]

Thank you for voting :-)

[@dominoplay3712]

Any thoughts on yoga becoming addictice? Also, overpractising Ashtanga can make you loose to much fat, especially on women body - any thoughts on that?

[@DymokKumok]

Thank you for the video! But why you explained 1 Indian and several West types of yoga instead of several Indian types? I mean Shivananda, Iyengar, Dhirendra Brahmacharya etc.

[@scarface548]

hello teacher. I have a nagging wrist injury that prevents me from doing a lot of vinayasa type stuff. Which yoga doesn't have lots of push ups or wrist action. I know bikram doesn't. But not sure what else. thank you.

[@AlexiaKYoga]

(sorry for late reply) You could try Hatha or Yin. If you practice in a studio tell your teacher about your injury and they should be able to offer you modifications if there are any poses that involve weight on the wrists. Hope that helps!

[@heidiscarrott9183]

What’s the best yoga for a complete newbie, who’s out of shape and had a c- section?

[@AlexiaKYoga]

(Sorry for late reply) If you’re still looking for a gently yoga class you may like this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4jdn2mLjd-UbKM I do hope you’re recovering from your c section ❤️

[@samphossok5026]

Do I need to yoga studio after 2 year practice in studio or I can practice at home myself.thanks you so much

[@AlexiaKYoga]

It depends! Most people find it difficult to find the motivation to practice at home. Try it out and see if it works for you. After 15 years of practicing yoga I still love going to a yoga studio :-)

[@vishnunavasree]

3:25

[@stevethea5250]

captions plase

[@danielamestanek7899]

yes, biased