What's your yoga style?

When it comes to choosing a yoga class, it can sometimes feel like there are more options than there are flavors at Baskin-Robbins.

Vinyasa, vinyasa flow, ashtanga, yogilates. How do you know which is the right class for you?

Although every class will have a different feel depending on the instructor, there are some clear differences among various types of yoga.

To help you choose, we consulted Jodi Shimabukuro of Fusion Mind Body Studio in Elgin and Pat Cherney of Peaceful Yoga in Naperville, then we matched each yoga type to the personalities we think will love it.

Namaste!

Hatha

What it is: Hatha yoga is the generic term for all types of yoga; also used as a catch-phrase for gentle yoga.

Who might like it: Everybody

Where it's offered: Virtually everywhere that offers yoga

Ashtanga

What it is: Ashtanga yoga is a vigorous, athletic style where you follow a specific series of moves in every class. "That's generally for the athletic types," Cherney says.

Who might like it: Type-Aers like Marines, stock brokers and lawyers

Where it's offered: Elmhurst Yoga Shala in Elmhurst, Yoga Trek Center in Oak Park

Vinyasa

What it is: One of the most common kinds of yoga, vinyasa uses breathing to help you focus your mind while doing postures. It's also more free-flowing and instructors can be more creative with how they structure the class.

Who might like it: Creative types like writers, artists and musicians Where it's offered: Almost everywhere, although some schools that specify they offer vinyasa classes include Fusion Mind Body Studio in Elgin and Yogawerks in Barrington

Iyengar

What it is: "Iyengar is very rule-specific. Your arms are here, your legs are here," Cherney says. "It's very, very structured and very, very intense. People who like rules tend to like iyengar yoga." Who might like it: Precision-minded people like accountants, engineers or people who like hospital corners on their beds

Where it's offered: Peaceful Yoga in Naperville, Asanas & More Yoga Studio in St. Charles

Kundalini

What it is: In kundalini yoga, you often recite chants or mantras with the instructor. "You squat down and then stand up (while chanting a mantra) … so it's pretty loud once you get everyone in the room going," Shimabukuro says. "People who are more vocal and like to express themselves through their voices might like kundalini."

Who might like it: Actors, salesmen, people who use up all their cell phone minutes a month Where it's offered: Avani Yoga Studio in Buffalo Grove, The Yoga Place in Glen Ellyn

Bikram

What it is: In bikram, you do a specific set of moves in each class, like ashtanga, but here, you work out in an extra-hot room so you're dripping with sweat by the time you leave.

Who might like it: Line cooks, construction workers, people who don't like air conditioning Where it's offered: Bikram Yoga in Naperville, Bikram Yoga College of India in Chicago

Forrest

What it is: This challenging form of yoga builds core strength while getting energy to flow through your spine. You'll do difficult backbends and arm balances, and it's designed to connect with your "authentic self."

Who might like it: Philosophers, therapists, people who like talking about the meaning of life

Where it's offered: Peaceful Yoga in Naperville, Prana Yoga Center in Geneva

Yin

What it is: "It has much longer holds, so you hold your poses for three to five minutes each," Shimabukuro says. The idea is to really let your muscles relax into each position, allowing for deeper meditation. Who might like it: Fishermen, chess players and others who have a ton of patience Where it's offered: Fusion Mind Body Studio in Elgin