# How do I chose which branch of Yoga to practice?

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-chose-which-branch-of-yoga-to-practice/560794>\
**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [November 15, 2010, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-chose-which-branch-of-yoga-to-practice/560794 "2010-11-15T22:40:07Z")\
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**Author:** ![EmAnJ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/d2c977/32.png) [@EmAnJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmAnJ)\
**Post date:** [November 15, 2010, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-chose-which-branch-of-yoga-to-practice/560794/1 "2010-11-15T22:40:07Z")

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I’ve decided that, after years of semi-regular yoga practice, I am going to become a yoga teacher. It’s not just the physical aspects of yoga that I enjoy, but the theology behind it is in line with my beliefs. I just feel like it’s the right thing for me, and will help me move towards a more positive life.

But, how do I chose which branch? I’ve been doing a lot of reading about it, but it seems like as soon as I get in to one branch, they mention another, and another, and another. How do I pick which one to follow?

Anyone else a yoga teacher/serious practitioner of all aspects and want to share experiences? I feel so overwhelmed. 😕

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**Author:** ![EmAnJ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/d2c977/32.png) [@EmAnJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmAnJ)\
**Post date:** [November 15, 2010, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-chose-which-branch-of-yoga-to-practice/560794/2 "2010-11-15T22:48:48Z")

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CHOOSE. Ugh.