Back in 1995, when Georgette DuBois opened one of the Main Line’s first yoga studios, The Yoga Garden, she got used to people asking her if it was some kind of Chinese restaurant. Now, yoga is everywhere from kids’ gyms to senior centers, and classes are appear ing in astounding variety. But choosing a class from all those strange words — vinyasa, bikram, ashtanga — can be mystifying. But, says, DuBois, “there’s yoga for everybody and for literally every body. Everyone can find yoga that benefits them, mind, body and spirit.” Whether your goal is to increase strength and flexibility, to de-stress, to calm your spirit or just to try something new, there’s a yoga for you. Here’s our guide to the top styles, and where to find them on the Main Line.

KRIPALU: This gentle combination of postures, breathing and meditation created by a community of yoga practitioners in North America focuses on proper breathing and alignment, and on listening to your body’s limitations. Try it for: An emphasis on meditative practice that will energize your body, clear your mind and calm your spirit. Don’t worry about: Jumping wildly from one position to the next.

Yoga Garden, 121 N. Narberth Ave., Narberth; 610-664-2705; yogagardennarberth.com

BIKRAM: A series of 26 postures in a prescribed order created by Indian yogi Bikram Choudhury. It’s an intensive cardiovascular workout. Goals: Muscle tone, flexibility, strength. “This is like running five miles while lifting weights and getting a deep muscle stretch at the same time,” says Bikram Yoga Main Line owner Erin Cook. Sweat factor: It’s hot in there! Bikram mandates that the heat be cranked way up, to 105° and 40 percent humidity, to detox, open pores and loosen muscles and joints.

Bikram Yoga Main Line, 511 OldLancaster Ave., Berwyn; 610-640-YOGA; bikramyogamainline.com

VINYASA FLOW: Vinyasa means to move, place or align in a special way. Poses are linked together with breathing and move in a flowing manner. Good for: Beginners and up. Try it for: A holistic experience — core strength, improved flexibility, clarity of mind and spiritual serenity. Expect: To get some meditation in with your physical workout, and to spend some time upside down.

Main Line Yoga, 66 Rittenhouse Place, Ardmore; 610-645-7900; mainlineyoga.com

ASHTANGA: Jump or step from one posture to the next, getting your pulse up and breaking a sweat as you undertake this demanding workout. Alias: A version of Ashtanga goes by the name “power yoga.” Goals: To build strength, stamina, muscle tone, balance and flexibility. For: Anyone, but a 45-minute class for beginners is the way to ease in.

Yoga Sport, 200 S. Roberts Rd., Suite A4, Bryn Mawr; 610-525-5651; yogasport.com

IYENGAR: With an emphasis on precise alignments, timing and sequence of postures, Iyengar is described as “skillful action,” and practitioners often make use of props like wooden blocks, blankets and belts to help correct positioning. Try it for: Flexibility, strength and heightened awareness. Where: Iyengar training takes two to five years, so there are fewer certified teachers.

Joan White’s Iyengar classes, 3505 Baring St., Philadelphia; 215-386-9228; joanwhite.us