Explore Yoga Styles and Find Your Path
Learn about different yoga approaches through our beginner-friendly guides. Explore Hatha, Vinyasa, and other styles to help inform your practice choices.
Educational Resources for Yoga Beginners
FirstPose Atlas provides educational content for beginners exploring yoga. We offer information about different lineages, teacher backgrounds, and various practice approaches to help you make informed decisions about your yoga exploration.
Explore Major Yoga Styles
Learn about different yoga lineages to help inform your practice exploration and personal preferences.
Hatha Yoga
Gentle, slow-paced practice focusing on basic postures and breathing. Often considered accessible for beginners exploring mindful movement.
Vinyasa Flow
Dynamic sequences linking breath with movement. Appeals to those who enjoy variety and flowing transitions between poses.
Iyengar Yoga
Precise alignment-focused practice using props. Emphasizes detailed instruction and systematic approach to postures.
Restorative Yoga
Relaxing practice using props for extended holds. Focuses on rest and gentle stretching with supported postures.
Meet Influential Teachers & Founders
Learn about influential figures who have shaped modern yoga practice and teaching approaches.
B.K.S. Iyengar
Iyengar Yoga FounderDeveloped systematic approach to yoga with precise alignment and props, contributing to accessibility in yoga practice.
K. Pattabhi Jois
Ashtanga Yoga MasterTaught the Ashtanga series, contributing to the spread of structured vinyasa practice in Western countries.
Judith Hanson Lasater
Restorative Yoga PioneerDeveloped restorative yoga approach, emphasizing relaxation and therapeutic applications of supported poses.
Begin Your Practice with Confidence
Educational starter plans designed to provide structured learning for those beginning their yoga exploration.
Foundation Explorer
- 2-week beginner program
- Basic pose library
- Breathing techniques guide
- Style comparison chart
- Local studio recommendations
Pathway Pioneer
- 6-week progressive program
- Personalized style matching
- Video tutorials & sequences
- Teacher consultations (2x)
- Equipment recommendations
- Progress tracking tools
Journey Architect
- 12-week comprehensive program
- Multiple style exploration
- Monthly teacher check-ins
- Class booking assistance
- Community forum access
- Lifetime resource access
Powerful Tools for Your Yoga Journey
Style Comparison Library
Side-by-side analysis of different yoga styles to help you learn about various approaches and their characteristics.
Interactive Style Quiz
Educational assessment that provides information about yoga styles based on your responses about lifestyle and preferences.
Pioneer Timeline
Learn about yoga history through timelines featuring influential teachers, key developments, and lineage evolution.
Studio Finder Map
Browse local and virtual yoga classes with filters for experience level, accessibility features, schedule, and teaching style.
Why Choose FirstPose Atlas?
Research-Informed Content
Our content draws from research and teaching experience to provide educational information about yoga practices and approaches.
Beginner-Focused Content
Content designed with newcomers in mind, using clear language and explanations accessible to those new to yoga.
Educational Resources
From style comparisons to teacher profiles, we offer information to help you learn about different yoga approaches.
Explore Local Studios
Our studio finder provides information about local and online yoga options. Browse by experience level, accessibility features, schedule, and teaching style.
Get in Touch
Have questions about yoga styles or our educational resources? We're here to help with information and guidance.