Beginners Vinyasa
Vinyasa links movement with breathing. In a beginner practice, the emphasis is on learning common poses and how to move between them, such as stepping from a standing pose into a lunge. Choose this if you’re new to yoga or want to revisit the basics at a manageable pace.
Hatha
Hatha classes often take a pose-by-pose approach, with time to settle, notice your breath and explore how a posture feels. Choose this if you’d like more time with individual poses before moving on. Ask the studio about the pace and level.
Mysore Ashtanga
In the traditional Mysore format, students work through an Ashtanga sequence at their own pace in a shared room, with individual guidance from a teacher. Over time, you learn the order of the poses and build a practice you can repeat. Ask the studio how to begin if you’re new to the sequence.
Ashtanga Led
In a led Ashtanga class, the teacher cues the sequence and sets the rhythm for the group. The shared pace gives you a chance to practice coordinating breath and movement with the count. If the sequence is unfamiliar, ask the studio whether to start with Mysore or the led class.