Which kind of Yoga is best for people with poor health?
I have Lupus (autoimmune rheumatic disease), and everybody says I need to exercise every day, other way I will become weaker and weaker. But I am already very weak right now and always so tired. I have read that Yoga is the best choice, but which style? Which one is the easiest and most suitable for not so healthy people? I surely cannot jump around right now and do handstands and things like that.
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You may want to try different styles depending on whether you are in a symptom-free or flare-up stage.
Things shift dramatically during flare-ups, when most sufferers experience profound fatigue. During those times,
you may want to begin with a "Restorative" style class as it focuses more on opening and breathing. It’s very relaxing and easy for anyone to do. You could also try a "gentle" yoga class and see how you feel afterwards. Personally, I have found that "Yin" yoga has helped me the most with painful connective tissue issues. It involves deep stretching(mostly seated) and the poses are held for several minutes. Yin and Restorative are the most quiet of practices.
If you feel like you want something more vigouous, then you can try some vinyasa flow classes. Some people with lupus or other autoimmune diseases eventually find "hot" bikram yoga helps them feel better.
Just start slowly, honor your body and don’t push yourself as yoga is non-competitive. Good luck in your practice and I know that it will help you feel better.