Bikram
This style entails a series of twenty-six poses done in a highly heated room. It’s a great style for sweating and weight loss, so long as you can stand hot temperatures.
Sticky Mats: If you determine how hard you’ve worked by how much you’ve sweated, this is the class for you.
Rating: 7
Vinyasa
This class is focused on connecting movement and breath. You’ll move through poses on inhalations and exhalations, and these classes tend to be a quick pace. It’s ideal for people who crave a more challenging yoga class and enjoy the creativity and movement within a flow.
Sticky Mats: If you’re interested in trying out a Vinyasa class, call around and find the appropriate one for you (whether beginner, intermediate, or advanced) and honor your body through the flow.
Rating: 7
Ashtanga
This is a specific series of poses taught in a speedy sequence. It’s great for people looking to combine their cardio, strength and yoga in one class. Those looking for a more athletic approach to yoga will appreciate this type of class.
Sticky Mats: You need to know your poses before jumping into an Ashtanga class. This style is especially appealing to those who enjoy mastering a sequence and getting into their own groove.
Rating: 9
By Bonnie Schmidt for BettyConfidential
