116: Which Type of Yoga Is Right for You? | International Week of Yoga Day 5

Welcome to Day 5 of International Week of Yoga: Movement, Meditation, Spirit & the Divine Feminine.In this episode, we explore common modern types of yoga and how to choose the practice that supports your body, energy, season of life, and spiritual needs.Not every yoga class is the same. Some practices are strong and flowing, while others are gentle, restful, devotional, meditative, or deeply accessible. If you have ever tried yoga and felt like it was not for you, it may simply mean that the style, pace, teacher, or environment was not the right fit.Yoga is not one-size-fits-all. The right yoga practice should support your body and spirit rather than force you into something that does not feel right.In this episode, Bertena discusses Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga, Somatic Yoga, Chair Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Kundalini Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Aqua Yoga, Trauma-Informed Yoga, and Bhakti-Based Yoga.This episode is especially helpful for beginners, spiritual seekers, women on the Divine Feminine path, and anyone who wants yoga to feel more accessible, compassionate, and supportive.In This Episode, You’ll ExploreWhy not every yoga class is the sameHow to choose a yoga practice based on your body, energy, and season of lifeWhy yoga should support you rather than feel forcedHatha Yoga as a gentle to moderate practice of posture, breath, and balanceVinyasa Yoga as flowing movement connected with breathRestorative Yoga as deep rest with props and supported posesYin Yoga as long-held poses, stillness, and inner reflectionSomatic Yoga as gentle mindful movement for nervous system support and body awarenessChair Yoga as an accessible practice using a chair for supportYoga Nidra as guided yogic sleep and conscious restKundalini Yoga as an energy-based practice with breath, mantra, movement, and meditationPrenatal Yoga as supportive yoga for pregnancy and birth preparationAqua Yoga as gentle yoga practiced in waterTrauma-Informed Yoga as choice-based, safe, body-honoring yogaBhakti-Based Yoga as devotion, chanting, prayer, and love of the DivineTypes of Yoga Discussed1. Hatha YogaGentle to moderate, focusing on posture, breath, and balance.2. Vinyasa YogaFlowing movement connected with breath.3. Restorative YogaDeep rest using props, stillness, and long-held supported poses.4. Yin YogaLong-held poses that work with connective tissue, stillness, and inner reflection.5. Somatic YogaGentle, mindful movement that supports nervous system regulation, body awareness, and healing.6. Chair YogaAccessible yoga using a chair for support.7. Yoga NidraGuided yogic sleep or conscious rest.8. Kundalini YogaEnergy-based yoga using breath, mantra, movement, and meditation.9. Prenatal YogaSupportive yoga for pregnancy and birth preparation.10. Aqua YogaGentle yoga practiced in water for support and mobility.11. Trauma-Informed YogaYoga that emphasizes choice, safety, body autonomy, and nervous system support.12. Bhakti-Based YogaYoga centered on devotion, chanting, prayer, and love of the Divine.Spiritual ReflectionThe best yoga practice is the one that helps you feel more present, compassionate, and connected.Yoga does not need to be impressive to be meaningful. Your practice can be gentle, accessible, devotional, restful, strong, quiet, energetic, or deeply personal.Journal PromptWhat kind of yoga does my body need right now: movement, strength, softness, rest, energy, or stillness?You may also reflect on:What kind of yoga does my nervous system need?What kind of yoga does my spirit need?What kind of practice would feel supportive rather than forced?Where have I tried to make myself fit into a practice that did not honor me?What would it feel like to choose yoga from compassion instead of pressure?Closing PracticePlace one hand on your heart or somewhere on your body that feels comforting.Take a slow breath in.Gently release.Ask your body:What kind of support do you need today?Then repeat:I listen to my body.I choose what supports me.My practice is allowed to meet me where I am.LinksListen to the podcast:https://www.bertena.org/en/podcastView the full International Week of Yoga schedule:https://bertena.ezycourse.com/en/international-week-of-yogaKeywordstypes of yoga, which yoga is right for me, yoga styles explained, Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga, Somatic Yoga, Chair Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Kundalini Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Aqua Yoga, Trauma-Informed Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, yoga for beginners, accessible yoga, gentle yoga, yoga for every body, yoga as spiritual practice, Divine Feminine yoga, priestess path, International Day of Yoga, International Week of Yoga, spiritual yoga podcast, Bertena, The Spiritual Sanctuary Podcast🎧 Listen & SubscribeFind Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine on Spotify and all major podcast platforms.👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/1pNkD0FKF4TpgzcRFQQrhASubscribe to my newsletter here Help Support the Sanctuary here🤍 Podcast Sponsor: Cosmic Connections NashvilleThis episode is proudly sponsored by Cosmic Connections, a beloved metaphysical shop and spiritual community in Nashville.🎁 Listener perks:Discounts on online purchases use bertenapodcast10 for 10% offEntry into a gift card drawing when you comment on the episode or share it on social media and tag @bertena11Supporting Cosmic Connections helps sustain a heart-centered spiritual space for seekers, healers, and practitioners.👉 Visit Cosmic Connections: https://yourcosmicconnections.com