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Alice Porter

I'm a fitness writer who has practiced yoga for ten years—here's why you should swap fast-paced flows for Yin yoga

Side shot of a group of women in a yoga class with legs outstretched doing a forward fold. .

There's a common belief that the harder and faster we move, the more effective the workout. But in my experience, that’s simply not true.

As someone who lifts weights, runs and does Pilates, I’ve learned that different types of movement serve different purposes. But the one practice I've stuck with the longest is yoga. It has been instrumental in maintaining both my physical and mental health for the past decade.

Many modern yoga classes, especially those you’ll find online or in studios, are based on a Vinyasa style. This means moving swiftly from one pose to another, often holding each pose for just a few seconds.

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