Ashtanga yoga is one of the more athletic forms of yoga, and doing it consistently can build muscle, endurance, and flexibility.

Ashtanga Yoga: This is a challenging style of yoga that is centered around a progressive series of yoga sequences that, traditionally, students practice on their own under the guidance of a teacher.

Different types of yoga practices can give you different benefits — for example, hot yoga may help with flexibility, whereas hatha may help balance.

There are many styles of yoga including Vinyasa, Ashtanga, hot yoga, and more. Ahead, what makes each style unique and how to find the best one for you.

Yoga practitioner and trainer Dr Shilpa Patel says, “Ashtanga yoga practice is life-changing; from improved physical strength and flexibility to boosting mental wellbeing, it gives you 360 ...