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Narrowing down the infinite possibilities of online yoga practices can be a difficult task. There are, of course, different types of yoga, but your decision may also be influenced by other considerations, such as the duration of the practice, the style of the teachers, and even the time of day. Sometimes it can be difficult to identify what you actually are need of your moments on the mat. Are you looking for a challenge to kickstart your day? Are you hoping to be calmed down? Do you even want to get out of bed?!
The following yoga practices are divided into nine personality types. These cheeky categories—morning person or emo yogi, power seeker to creative spirit—and the recommended practices for each can help you focus who you are and what you want, making it much easier to select a yoga flow that’s right for you.
Yoga practices based on your atmosphere
Determine the personality that suits your mood and you will find the practice that suits you perfectly.
1. For those who need a flying start
Some days are rougher than others. Whether you’ve been trudging all morning or are in desperate need of some afternoon rejuvenation, these yoga practices are designed to give you a little edge.
12-minute morning yoga to start the day relaxed
10 minutes of yoga for an afternoon reset
Calming Yin for challenging days
2. For the deep feeler
Emotions are meant to be processed, not suppressed. Yin yoga can help with this. The long-hold stretches are designed to help you stay present as you get into your groove and stay present so you can get on with your day.
15-minute Yin Yoga for an instant confidence boost
Yin Yoga to help you slow down and feel your feelings
13-Minute Yin Yoga to Mend a Broken Heart
3. For the lover of lazy days
If you enjoy doing nothing, then these exercises are for you. From flows that don’t require status to some of the coziest restorative practices you’ll encounter, these options invite you to tap into your desire for laziness, which is often the most productive thing you can do.
15 minute enjoyable restorative yoga exercise
20-minute yoga practice for a full-body stretch (without getting up)
10-minute yoga practice for lazy days
4. For the power seeker
Yes, yoga can also serve as a full workout. These exercises focus on postures that stretch and strengthen. Some even incorporate gym-style and Pilates-inspired moves for an extra challenge.
10-minute yoga to work every muscle in your arm
10 minutes of morning yoga + pilates for core strength
5 minutes of yoga for full body strength
5. For the one who needs to chill
Tense a lot? Yoga is all about calming down, but the following exercises are specially designed to help you let it all go. The quieter and cooler we become, the better able we are to show up when it counts.
10-minute guided Savasana for a nervous system reset
15 minute yoga to relax your whole body
15-minute morning yin to release tension
6. For the morning person
Morning lovers tend to benefit from a flow that harnesses that energy, making it easier for you to sustain and channel it throughout the day.
15-minute morning yoga to energize your day
15 minute power flow to help you wake up and concentrate
A stimulating yoga flow to boost your vitality
7. For the self-proclaimed busy bee
We get it: your schedule is fully booked. But there is still time for your yoga practice. These exercise options of 15 minutes or less will give you a grounding moment to counteract your go-go-go mentality.
15 minutes of morning yin for busy days
15 minute yoga break before a busy work day
20 minute yoga practice to ground yourself
8. For the Bed-Is-My-BFF Yogi
Getting out of bed is not necessarily a requirement for yoga. Upgrade your intentional bed rot with a yoga practice that taps into your love of pillows.
10 minutes of yoga in bed to help you fall asleep faster
20 minute Yin Yoga exercise in bed
6 restorative yoga poses to try in bed
9. For the extra creative mind
Do you prefer your poses and transitions to be off the beaten path? The following yoga practices will keep you guessing—an ideal option for any time when you can’t quiet your mind because literally all your attention is drawn to what’s happening on your mat. (See how that works?)
This Mandala Flow takes you around your mat
This creative yoga sequence is all about the transitions
15-minute yoga to unleash your creativity
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