Test: Which type of yoga is right for me?

You’re generally in tune with your body, but find that stress can manifest itself in physical aches and pains. When you go through a tough time emotionally, you can be plagued with niggly health problems. You can be focused and driven, and end up holding tension in your muscles, causing headaches, or back, neck and shoulder pain. What you need right now is Iyengar, a slow and precise form of yoga that’s designed to loosen up even the stiffest of physiques. It’s like giving your body a massage from the inside out. It’s also the best style of yoga to help you reconnect with your body if you have been living in your head of late.

Classes consist of holding different asanas (postures) for up to two minutes at a time, often working with belts and blocks. It’s not the trendiest form of yoga right now, but studies have shown that it’s particularly effective at reducing the symptoms of chronic pain conditions. Your mind will also benefit – regular sessions of Iyengar have been shown to alleviate anxiety and depression.