International Yoga Day: 10 bizarre yoga avatars that will make you smile

Beer Yoga

Two yoga gurus from Berlin combined their two joys in life, yoga and beer. This quirky practice involves sipping on your favourite brew while performing yoga poses. Perfect for those who believe in balance: mind, body, and hops.

Goat Yoga

Friendly goats roam around and even hop onto participants' backs during sessions. Lainey Morse, a yoga instructor from Oregon invented this delightful way to practice mindfulness and enjoy the therapeutic presence of animals.

Nude Yoga

Known as nagna yoga or vivastra yoga in Sanskrit, nude yoga embraces body positivity and freedom, allowing practitioners to connect deeply with their physical selves by shedding all clothing. It's a liberating experience aimed at self-acceptance.

Laughter Yoga

This yoga style combines playful exercises with laughter, aiming to promote joy and reduce stress. It’s a great way to lift your spirits and improve your well-being.

Cannabis Yoga

Started by a yoga teacher from California, cannabis yoga is gaining popularity after its legalisation in several US states. Many believe that the soothing high induced by smoking weed and its muscle-relaxing effects can help elevate the experience.

Pole Yoga

Pole yoga or simply polga integrates elements of pole dancing and yoga. In this, the pole is used like a prop just like a mat and helps you build strength, flexibility, and confidence.

Paddleboard Yoga 

Practised on a shaky paddleboard in open water, this yoga style challenges your balance, concentration, and core strength while providing a serene, aquatic environment. It's an adventurous twist on traditional yoga.

Karaoke Yoga

Why choose between singing and stretching, when you can do both? Karaoke yoga encourages participants to sing their hearts out while moving through yoga poses, making it an energetic and entertaining workout.

Aerial Yoga

Imagine being suspended in the air using silk hammocks and swinging back and forth, flipping upside down and pushing your body in a whole new way. This unique yoga style is a full-body workout that enhances flexibility and strength to its best.

Horse Yoga

Also known as Equine Yoga, it involves practising yoga poses while interacting with or balancing on a horse. This unique approach aims to deepen the connection between humans and horses, promoting trust and harmony.

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