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Narrowing down the unending options of online yoga practices can be a tough ask. There are the various types of yoga, of course, but your decision can also be swayed by other considerations, including practice length, teacher styles, even time of day. At times, it can be hard to identify what you even need from your moments on the mat. Are you looking for a challenge to kickstart your day? Are you hoping to be soothed? Do you even want to get out of bed?!
The following yoga practices are divided into nine personality types. These cheeky categories—morning person or emo yogi, strength seeker to creative mind—and the suggested practices for each can help you hone in on who you are and what you want—making it that much easier to select a yoga flow that’s right for you.
Determine the personality that matches your mood and you’ll find the practice that’s perfect for you.

Some days are rougher than others. Whether you’re trudging through your morning or in desperate need of some afternoon rejuvenation, these yoga practices are designed to offer a little jump-start.

Emotions are meant to be processed—not repressed. Yin yoga can help with that. The long-held stretches are designed to help you stay present as you get into your feels and staying present so that you can move forward with your day.

If you love doing nothing, these practices are for you. From flows that require no standing to one of the coziest restorative practices you’ll encounter, these options invite you to lean into your desire for laziness, which is often the most productive thing you can do.

Yes, yoga can double as a full-on workout. These practices focus on poses that stretch and strengthen. Some even incorporate gym-like and Pilates-inspired movement for an extra challenge.

High-strung much? Yoga is all about calming down, but the following practices are specifically crafted to help you let it all go. After all, the stiller and chiller we get, the better able we are to show up when it counts.

Morning lovers tend to benefit from a flow that harnesses that a.m. energy, making it easier for you to sustain and channel it throughout the entire day.

We get it—your schedule is booked solid. But there’s still time for your yoga practice. These 15-minute or less practice options ensure you find a grounding moment to help counter your go-go-go mentality.

Getting out of bed is not necessarily a requirement for yoga. Upgrade your intentional bed rotting with a yoga practice that makes use of your penchant for pillows.

Prefer your poses and transitions to be outside the box? The following yoga practices keep you guessing—an ideal option for anytime you can’t get your mind to quiet since literally all of your attention is drawn to what’s happening on your mat. (See how that works?)