Involve goats or puppies, use paddleboards, silk materials and more

There are so many benefits to practicing yoga, from improved balance and strength to an increased sense of calm and positivity.

There isn’t just one way to practice yoga.

In most cases, this involves an open mind and a yoga mat.

And sometimes you may not even need a mat.

Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned yogi looking for something new, you’ll find unique styles of yoga here to enrich your practice or add a little more fun.

1.Aerial yoga

Throw away the mat and rely on silk.

Aerial Yoga is performed with the help of silk fabric or ropes. The fabric provides extra support for yoga, making it a relatively low-impact activity.

Using the silks can improve flexibility, stability and balance while relieving stress on the body, making more challenging yoga poses a little easier.

2. Hot Yoga

are you ready to sweat If extreme heat isn’t your thing, try hot yoga.

Hot yoga makes for a pretty intense workout.

Typically, a hot yoga studio is heated to a temperature of 30 to 50 °C, resulting in a sweaty session.

Expect to burn calories during hot yoga.

However, be aware that hot yoga puts you at a higher risk of dehydration.

Make sure you drink enough fluids before, during and after your session.

Even if you are pregnant, ask your doctor beforehand whether you can practice hot yoga.

If you have issues with the heat or medical conditions that may affect your time in the heated studio, this type of yoga may not be ideal for you.

3. Laughter Yoga

Who doesn’t want an excuse to have a good laugh while exercising?

dr Madan Kataria in India developed laughter yoga in 1995.

This type of yoga uses many breathing techniques, as well as clapping and chanting.

Laughter Yoga, also known as Hasya Yoga, promotes voluntary laughter and is often practiced in a group. After all, laughter is contagious.

Laughter yoga is known to help reduce stress and also has a mood-enhancing effect.

4. Dog Yoga

Dog yoga, or doga, is often performed at home between a human and their pet.

This is a practice that Suzi Teitelman started in 2001.

Not only does it provide physical and mental benefits for you, but for your furry friend as well.

If you are new to this practice, there are many studios you can visit for group dog yoga.

You can also participate in puppy yoga.

5. Aqua Yoga

Aqua yoga is performed in water.

While an indoor/outdoor pool is a popular spot for this type of yoga, it can also be practiced in a body of water such as an ocean or lake.

If you practice aqua yoga outside, especially during the summer months, don’t forget your sunscreen.

This type of yoga is suitable for both beginners and experienced yogis as the water takes a lot of the pressure off the body and requires less movement to participate.

This low-impact exercise incorporates breathing, postures, and meditation while improving strength, flexibility, and balance.

6. Goat Yoga

Goat yoga is a relatively new type of yoga, but one that is growing rapidly.

If you take goat yoga classes, you can expect cute goats to join you on your mat.

Sometimes they even jump on you while you strike a pose.

Developed by Lainey Morse in 2016, this practice helps reduce stress and anxiety and improves your mood.

For many participants, this is a very joyful experience.

7. Paddleboard Yoga

You don’t need a yoga mat for this exercise, but you do need a solid paddle board.

This type of yoga can be a bit challenging but is great for improving balance.

Paddleboarding yoga is exactly what it sounds like.

It is yoga practiced in a body of water on a paddleboard.

When choosing the body of water for your yoga experience, try to choose an area with calm water.

Get into a seated pose, cobra, child pose, plank, and downward-facing dog on your paddleboard.