Which type of yoga should I choose?

By yum · Updated 2 November 2026

Choose your yoga by what you need right now. Want calm? Pick a slow style like yin or restorative. Want to move and warm up? Pick vinyasa. Completely new? Start with a beginner class that takes things step by step. The best type of yoga is the one you actually want to come back to.

That’s really it. But the names can make yoga sound like a menu written in Sanskrit. So here’s an honest translation.

In short

• Hatha: a calmer pace, you stay in postures a bit longer. Great for learning the basics.
• Vinyasa: a flow where movement follows the breath. More heat, more pulse.
• Yin: postures held for a long time, often seated or lying down. Slow and quiet.
• Restorative: softer still. Lots of bolsters and blankets. Rest is the goal.
• Aerial: yoga supported by a hammock hanging from the ceiling.
• Beginner? Start with a beginner or all-levels class.

What’s the difference between hatha and vinyasa?

Probably the question we hear most. In short: pace and flow.

Hatha today usually means a class at a calm pace, where you move into a posture, stay there for a while and come out again. There’s time to notice and adjust. The word actually covers most physical yoga, so “hatha” can mean slightly different things in different places.

Vinyasa is flow. You move from posture to posture with your breath. It feels more like a dance than a list of exercises. The pace can go from soft to properly sweaty, and often no two classes are the same.

Neither is better. If you like time and space to understand a posture, a calmer class is a good place to start. If you get bored easily and love to keep moving, try vinyasa.

What are yin yoga and restorative yoga?

Yin yoga is the slow counterpart. You stay in postures for several minutes, often on the floor. It’s about letting go and being present, not performing. Sounds easy. It isn’t always. Five minutes of stillness can be harder than fifteen burpees.

Restorative yoga is even softer. Bolsters, blocks and blankets support you so your body can fully rest. Many people use it as a break from a busy week.

What is aerial yoga?

Aerial yoga is yoga with a soft fabric hammock hanging from the ceiling. It supports you in postures and can make going upside down feel like play. You don’t need to be strong or flexible to start. Read more in what is aerial yoga?

Which type of yoga is best for beginners?

The one that takes time to explain. A beginner class or an all-levels class where the teacher goes step by step is the best place to start. You learn the basic postures, how to use your breath and how to look after yourself.

Skip the advanced classes with headstands and arm balances for now. Not because you’re not allowed. Because you’ll get more out of them once the foundation is there. You don’t have to be strong to start. You start, and then you get strong.

New to all of it? Read our yummy beginner’s guide to yoga too.

Which yoga should I choose if I want …

You want …	Try	At yum it’s called
to learn the basics	a beginner class	yum basic elements
calm and grounding	yin, restorative, meditation	yum on earth
a steady rhythm you’ll recognise	a set sequence	yum at sea
a soft, warm flow	slow flow, vinyasa	yum in the sky (intermediate and up)
sweat, strength and going upside down	powerful vinyasa	yum on fire (experienced)
a pause in a busy day	breathwork, yoga nidra, sound	yum retreat
something new, in the air	aerial yoga	yum aerial yoga

See all our classes for a longer description of each one.

Can I mix different types of yoga?

Yes, and we’d recommend it. Most of us do well with something that gives energy and something that gives calm. A flow early in the week, a slow class when the week has been long. Your body isn’t the same on Monday morning and Thursday night. Your yoga doesn’t have to be either.

How often should I do yoga?

Little and often beats a lot and rarely. For many people, two or three times a week is a good rhythm at the start. One class a week is a start too. What matters is that you come back.

How to find your style at yum

The easiest way to find out which yoga you like is to try them. yum intro gives you 30 days of unlimited yoga for DKK 399 (DKK 359 if you’re under 30). It covers all our regular classes, aerial yoga, yum retreat and SUP yoga in season. Plus 10% off in the café.

A few practical things:

• All classes are in English. If English isn’t your first language, don’t worry. Teachers show as well as tell.
• Max 18 people per class, so the teacher can actually see you.
• Mats, blocks, bolsters, blankets and straps are free to borrow.
• Book ahead in our schedule.
• After 30 days, intro continues automatically as Monthly Unlimited at DKK 799/month (DKK 729 under 30), unless you cancel before your intro ends. There’s no minimum commitment. Intro is for you if you haven’t had a yum membership or offer in the last 6 months.

And then there’s the part you can’t read about. Rolling out your mat next to someone you didn’t know a month ago. A coffee in the café after class. You don’t have to perform here. Just show up.

Ready to find your yoga? Start with yum intro and try everything for 30 days. See you by the canal in Sydhavnen.

FAQ

Which type of yoga is best for beginners?

A beginner or all-levels class where the teacher explains things step by step. At yum, yum basic elements is made for beginners, and yum on earth and yum at sea are for all levels.

What’s the difference between hatha and vinyasa yoga?

Hatha usually means a class at a calm pace where you stay in postures for a while. Vinyasa is a flow where you move from posture to posture with your breath. Neither is better. It’s about what you enjoy.

Which yoga should I choose if I want to relax?

Choose a slow style like yin or restorative yoga, or a class with breathwork and yoga nidra. At yum, that’s yum on earth and yum retreat.

Can I try different types of yoga at yum?

Yes. yum intro gives you 30 days of unlimited yoga, including regular classes, aerial yoga and yum retreat, so you can try them all.

Are yum’s classes in English?

Yes, all classes are taught in English. Teachers show as well as explain, so you can follow along even if English isn’t your first language.