Welcome to Yoga Mentor – your free online yoga guide. On this site you’ll find lots of information about the different types of Yoga, from Ashtanga Yoga and Power Yoga, to Hatha Yoga, Iyengar Yoga and Bikram Yoga. You’ll also find tips on how to improve flexibility.
If you have never tried Yoga before or you are just starting out you may want to go straight to our Yoga for Beginners section. Here you will find some easy to understand explanations of the different types of yoga, yoga positions for beginners and the health benefits of doing Yoga.
If you would like more information about the different Yoga Poses or Yoga Asanas please visit our Yoga Poses section where you’ll find a detailed description of the most popular Yoga positions (known as Asanas) illustrated with photos and diagrams. These will teach you how to improve flexibility, energise your body and relax your mind.
If you are pregnant, yoga is a fantastic way to keep fit and healthy through all stages of your pregnancy. Please see our Pregnancy in Yoga for more details.
Are you bamboozled by all the different types of yoga? If so, read my article on Understanding the Different Types of Yoga.
You’ll also find lots of information on Bikram Yoga (hot yoga), Ashtanga Yoga, Iyenger Yoga and Power Yoga on this site.

Although yoga has many other benefits besides improving flexibility, this is one benefit that many people seek out when they take up yoga. For this reason we’ve also included a few tips on how to improve flexibility, in particular for certain poses that you may be keen to improve on.
If you are new to yoga, it is best to seek out a qualified yoga instructor and attend some classes before trying it on your own. Always listen to your body – Yoga should never hurt. Don’t push yourself beyond your limits and don’t try to compete with others around you.
Finally, before you leave don’t forget to register for your free yoga EBook!


