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style=\"background:linear-gradient(rgba(20,18,15,0.22),rgba(20,18,15,0.68)),url('https:\/\/beyoga.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/545A6524-2-scaled.jpg') center\/cover no-repeat\">\n<div class=\"by-photo-inner\">\n    <span class=\"by-hero-label\">Practice \u00b7 Styles Guide<\/span><\/p>\n<h1>Types of <em>Yoga<\/em>: Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin and Ashtanga. Which is yours?<\/h1>\n<p>    <span class=\"by-hero-intro\">Each style of <em>yoga<\/em> has a different rhythm, intention and purpose. Discover the differences and find the practice that best suits you right now.<\/span><br \/>\n    <span class=\"by-hero-meta\">9 min read<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"by-body\">\n<p>One of the most common questions for those beginning to explore <em>yoga<\/em> is also one of the most honest: <em>what&#8217;s the difference between all these styles?<\/em> Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Ashtanga: the names show up in class schedules, on social media, in wellbeing podcasts. But what sets each one apart, in practice?<\/p>\n<p>The answer isn&#8217;t simple, because <em>yoga<\/em> is vast. But it&#8217;s possible to draw a clear map and work out which style best aligns with what you&#8217;re looking for now, at this point in your life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"by-body\">\n<span class=\"by-section-label\">The four main styles<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin and Ashtanga: what sets them apart<\/h2>\n<div class=\"by-style-card\">\n  <span class=\"by-style-tag\">01 \u00b7 The foundation of it all<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Hatha <em>Yoga<\/em><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Hatha <em>Yoga<\/em><\/strong> is, broadly speaking, the branch of <em>yoga<\/em> that works through the physical body. Almost all the styles we practise in the West today, including Vinyasa and Ashtanga, are technically forms of Hatha. When a class is advertised as &#8220;Hatha&#8221;, it usually means a <strong>slower practice, with postures held for longer<\/strong> and an emphasis on conscious breathing and alignment.<\/p>\n<p>In a Hatha class, there&#8217;s room to understand each posture in detail: how to place your feet, where to direct your gaze, how to engage the core without blocking the breath. It&#8217;s an excellent style for beginners, but equally rich for experienced practitioners who want to deepen their practice from the roots.<\/p>\n<div class=\"by-for-who\"><strong>Who it&#8217;s for<\/strong>For those just starting out. For those who want a more contemplative, less aerobic practice. For those recovering physically or who need a gentler approach to the body.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"by-quote\">\n<p>&#8220;Hatha is the foundation. There is no fluid Vinyasa without understanding the alignment you learn in Hatha.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"by-style-card\">\n  <span class=\"by-style-tag\">02 \u00b7 Movement as meditation<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Vinyasa <em>Yoga<\/em><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Vinyasa<\/strong> is the most dynamic and creative style of <em>yoga<\/em>. The Sanskrit word <em>vinyasa<\/em> literally means &#8220;to place in a special way&#8221;. That&#8217;s what defines this style: the postures link together in continuous flow, synchronised with the breath. Each inhale and exhale corresponds to a movement. The result is a practice with something of a dance about it: fluid, rhythmic, present.<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s no fixed sequence in Vinyasa. Each teacher builds their class in a unique way, which makes this style very varied. There are gentle, meditative Vinyasa classes; there are intense, challenging ones. The common thread is always the connection between movement and breath.<\/p>\n<div class=\"by-for-who\"><strong>Who it&#8217;s for<\/strong>For those who want a more cardiovascular practice. For those who like variety and don&#8217;t want to repeat the same sequence every time. For practitioners with some foundation who want to deepen body awareness in movement.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"by-style-card\">\n  <span class=\"by-style-tag\">03 \u00b7 When slowing down is the challenge<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Yin <em>Yoga<\/em><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Yin <em>Yoga<\/em><\/strong> is, in many ways, the opposite of Vinyasa. The postures are held for <strong>3 to 5 minutes<\/strong> (or more), in silence, with the body completely relaxed, without engaging the muscles. The aim is not to work the muscle tissue, but the deep connective tissues: fascia, ligaments, joint capsules. It&#8217;s a practice that acts on the deepest layers of the physical body and of the psyche too.<\/p>\n<p>Staying 4 minutes in an apparently simple posture, doing nothing, can be the greatest challenge <em>yoga<\/em> poses. The mind resists. Body memory rises to the surface. Yin invites us to observe all of that without reacting. And that is precisely the training.<\/p>\n<div class=\"by-for-who\"><strong>Who it&#8217;s for<\/strong>For those who do intense sports and need to compensate with deep mobility. For those living with high stress who need to learn to slow down. For those who want to complement a Yang (active) practice with a more receptive one.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"by-quote\">\n<p>&#8220;Yin is not passive. It is the most active practice of all \u2014 it&#8217;s just that the work happens on the inside.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"by-style-card\">\n  <span class=\"by-style-tag\">04 \u00b7 The tradition of discipline<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Ashtanga <em>Yoga<\/em><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ashtanga <em>Yoga<\/em><\/strong> is a codified, precise style developed by the master K. Pattabhi Jois in Mysore, India. It is based on <strong>fixed series of postures<\/strong> always practised in the same order. The practice is energising, demanding and transformative, and its power lies precisely in repetition: by practising the same sequence day after day, the body evolves and the mind learns to be present in what it already knows.<\/p>\n<p>In the Ashtanga tradition, the practice is done 6 days a week, in the morning, before any other activity. Ujjayi breathing, the <em>bandhas<\/em> (energy locks) and the <em>drishti<\/em> (point of visual focus) are the three pillars that structure the whole practice.<\/p>\n<div class=\"by-for-who\"><strong>Who it&#8217;s for<\/strong>For those who want a structured practice, with a clear progression rooted in tradition. For those who like discipline and measuring their progress objectively. For experienced practitioners who want to deepen the practice with rigour.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"by-body\">\n<span class=\"by-section-label\">Beyond the big four<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Other styles worth knowing<\/h2>\n<p>The map of <em>yoga<\/em> is broader than these four styles. <strong>Kundalini<\/strong> combines movement, chanting, <em>pranayama<\/em> and meditation in a highly energetic, spiritual practice. <strong>Restorative<\/strong> uses props (bolsters, blankets, blocks) to fully support the body in postures held for 10 to 20 minutes, and is especially useful for recovery and rebalancing the nervous system. <strong><em>Yoga<\/em> Nidra<\/strong> is a guided meditation practice in <em>savasana<\/em> that induces a state of consciousness between sleep and wakefulness, with profound benefits for the nervous system.<\/p>\n<p>At <strong>BeYoga School<\/strong>, classes mostly cover Hatha and Vinyasa, with regular Yin and Restorative sessions. The <a href=\"https:\/\/beyoga.pt\/en\/200-hour-yoga-teacher-training\/\">200h teacher training<\/a> includes all these styles, giving trainees a complete, well-grounded foundation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"by-divider\">\n<div class=\"by-faq-section\">\n<span class=\"by-section-label\">Frequently asked questions<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>About <em>Yoga<\/em> styles and practice<\/h2>\n<div class=\"by-faq-list\">\n<details class=\"by-faq\">\n<summary class=\"by-faq-q\"><span>What&#8217;s the best style of <em>yoga<\/em> for beginners?<\/span><\/summary>\n<div class=\"by-faq-a\">\n<p>Hatha <em>Yoga<\/em> is often recommended for beginners, because the slower pace lets you learn alignment and breathing in detail. That said, a gentle Vinyasa class is also accessible to beginners. The important thing is to start in a class advertised as &#8220;all levels&#8221; or &#8220;beginner&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"by-faq\">\n<summary class=\"by-faq-q\"><span>Can I practise different styles of <em>yoga<\/em> at the same time?<\/span><\/summary>\n<div class=\"by-faq-a\">\n<p>Yes, and it&#8217;s actually highly recommended. Combining a Yang practice (Vinyasa, Hatha, Ashtanga) with a Yin or Restorative one is one of the most balanced ways to work the body and mind. Many practitioners do Vinyasa during the week and finish with a Yin session at the weekend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"by-faq\">\n<summary class=\"by-faq-q\"><span>What&#8217;s the difference between Hatha and Vinyasa in practice?<\/span><\/summary>\n<div class=\"by-faq-a\">\n<p>In a Hatha class, the postures are held for longer and the pace is slower, giving more time to explore the alignment of each position. In a Vinyasa class, the postures link together in continuous flow, synchronised with the breath, creating a more dynamic, cardiovascular rhythm. The two practices complement each other very well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"by-faq\">\n<summary class=\"by-faq-q\"><span>Is Ashtanga <em>Yoga<\/em> too hard for me?<\/span><\/summary>\n<div class=\"by-faq-a\">\n<p>Ashtanga has a reputation for physical demand that can be intimidating. The Mysore tradition (where each practitioner advances at their own pace, with individual help from the teacher) makes it accessible at different levels. The most important thing is to start with an experienced teacher who knows the modifications and progressions of the Primary Series well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"by-faq\">\n<summary class=\"by-faq-q\"><span>Is Yin <em>Yoga<\/em> suitable for athletes?<\/span><\/summary>\n<div class=\"by-faq-a\">\n<p>Yes, and it&#8217;s often highly recommended for athletes precisely because it works the connective tissues that intensive training tends to shorten and stiffen. Runners, cyclists, triathletes and combat-sport practitioners benefit greatly from a regular Yin <em>Yoga<\/em> practice as a complement to their main training.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"by-cta\">\n  <span class=\"by-cta-label\">BeYoga School \u00b7 Lisboa<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Try <em>Yoga<\/em> at BeYoga School<\/h2>\n<p>Every week there are Hatha, Vinyasa and Yin classes at our space in Lisbon. 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