What yoga style are you?

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There are many different types of yoga and each one suits a different person.

From Ashtanga to Vinyasa, Iyengar and Anusara, to Kundalini, Hatha and Ananda, there's a lot of choice. Do our quiz to find out which style of yoga practice will make your body and mind the happiest.

1. Ever had one of those can’t-sit-still days when you feel your mind is driving you mad?

A. One of those days? I feel like that every day. And why are you asking me about sitting still? I thought this was about yoga workouts. [8 points]
B. Not that I’ve noticed. [6 points]
C. Yes, and it drives me crazy! I would love to learn how to chill out and focus! [1 point]

2. You’re in a workout class with a whip-cracking instructor who is spouting off philosophical advice between counts. When you mess up an advanced balancing move, she shakes her head and sternly demands you try again, applying her notion of “opposing gravity” to the effort. You…

A. Balk at the militaristic instruction. [4 points]
B. Nod dutifully and try again with more resolve and a little awe for her right-on wisdom. [8 points]
C. Try again while making a note to self: “Hit a less intense class next time.” [2 points]

3. What’s true for you? In general, I tend to...

A. Like traditions and gravitate toward things with history. [8 points]
B. Appreciate innovation and try new trends. [4 points]
C. Choose whatever I like at the moment. [1 point]

4. You try a yoga class, and the teacher opens it with a melodic call-and-repeat chant. You…

A. Chime in but are distracted by making sure you’re sitting up straight and breathing deeply. [5 points]
B. Roll your eyes. [10 pionts]
C. Press your hands together with purpose, and focus your thoughts on good vibes as you chant back on the repeat. [1 point]

5. When I exercise with a friend or play sports on a team, I…

A. Kick ass—all around. I compete with others as much as I do with myself and do not disappoint. [8 points]
B. Feel weird. I like to find my own pace or challenge myself my way. [2 pionts]
C. Have a blast! Everything is so much more fun in a group. [4 pionts]

6. When a workout gets really intense, I…

A. Get more into it. I love a challenge. [10 points]
B Back off. I’m not out to set any records. [6 points]
C. Break, please! [1 point]

7. During a class—yoga or otherwise—when the teacher is giving instructions, I…

A. Strive to remember every single one and execute them perfectly. [8 points]
B. Listen and follow the general gist. But if I miss something, it’s not a big deal. [4 pionts]
C. Usually miss most of them because I’m studying the patterns of wood grain on the floor or composing a song in my head. [1 point]

8. In stressful situations, when someone suggests taking a deep breath…

A. I want to tell them to save theirs. [10 points]
B. I do, and it always makes me feel better. [1 points]
C. Why do people say that? Breathing is automatic. [6 points]

Add up your points

SCORE: 66 to 70L We think you’re meant to be one hot Bikram yogini!
Bikram yoga classes are held in rooms heated to 40 degrees celsuis. That makes performing the 26 poses done in every class a more sweaty and strenuous feat than a spiritual one. Your answers indicate that’s exactly what you’re looking for. Prepare to glisten. And remember to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.

SCORE: 56 to 65: Ashtangi classes are for you
Ashtanga yoga is a strong, athletic practice that dates back to ancient India. Some traditional spiritual elements, such as an opening and closing chant, remain a part of the practice, but for the most part it’s very physical and challenging.

SCORE: 46 to 55: Vinyasa classes are for you.
Vinyasa classes are typically fast-paced and athletic, making for an excellent workout. They require stamina to move quickly from one pose to the next, and teach breath awareness by synching movements with breathing. Stemming from the Ashtanga tradition, Vinyasa yoga is a westernised, less spiritual approach to one of yoga’s best workouts.

SCORE: 36 to 45: Iyengar yoga is for you.
Iyengar yogis are typically perfectionists who prefer to move methodically through their yoga sequence, mastering one pose before moving on to the next. (They also know how to pronounce “Iyengar” without stumbling.) The focus in Iyengar is on very detailed alignment to get the most benefit from each pose.

SCORE: 26 to 35: Anusara is calling you.'''
Anusara yoga is more about fun and friends than fine-tuning. Class members connect with one another first through an opening invocation chant, then go on to practice detailed alignment. But it’s all taken lightly—you won’t be looked down upon for taking a break in child's pose or kicking back into happy baby.

SCORE: 16 to 25: Kundalini yoga is for you.
This low-intensity highly spiritual practice is made up mostly of seated positions and breathing exercises. Expect to chant and cultivate greater self-awareness.

SCORE: 10 to 15: Ananda yoga may be for you.
This gentle practice is more about working the mind than the body. Chanting, meditation, and low-intensity poses are all part of Ananda’s formula for spiritual strength.

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