If you are considering taking up Astanga yoga, it is worth identifying your dominant dosha (see box) and assessing whether this style of yoga is most suited to you. Some people may be constitutionally less suited to Astanga yoga. and either need to learn in a particularly stable and nurturing environment or choose a different style of yoga to practise. Alternatively, if you already practise Astanga yoga, identifying your dominant dosha can help you to recognize and tackle any possible problems in your yoga practice. such as burn-out, competitiveness or erratic practise.
