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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Emilie Lavinia

What is hatha yoga? Experts explain the beginner-friendly yoga style

Hatha yoga blends breathwork and meditation with physical poses for strength and flexibility - (Laura Dodd)

There are several different types of yoga so if you’re planning on booking a class for the first time, it can be challenging to know which style might suit you best.

The beauty of yoga is that anyone can do it. There are styles that focus on moving quickly and bending in impressive ways such as vinyasa and rocket yoga, and there are also slower gentler styles that don’t require much movement at all, like yin yoga and yoga nidra. You can opt for specialist beginner classes, but a great place to start with yoga as a beginner is in a hatha yoga class.

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