Vinyasa Yoga/Flow Yoga

Vinyasa yoga also called Flow Yoga is a creative form of yoga where poses go together with the breath in a flowing sequence.

HISTORY OF VINYASA YOGA

Vinyasa yoga is not a system and does not follow a particular lineage, hierarchy, or leading guru. There is no official founder of Vinyasa yoga, it is a modern style of yoga which is born out of the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Tradition.

The Ashtanga Vinyasas Yoga tradition, in turn, is based on the teachings of Sri Krishnamacharya. He is considered to be the grandfather of modern yoga. He taught that the movements between each asana should be considered just as important as the postures themselves. His idea behind this was to deepen or improve concentration and body consciousness throughout the entire practice. Rather than focusing on “getting into the posture” and then breathing, in Vinyasa yoga, the sole aim is to keep deep breathing and body consciousness consistent throughout all movements during the practice.

The beauty of Vinyasa yoga is the variety. There is no standard sequence in Vinyasa yoga, so the style, pace, and intensity will all vary depending on the teacher. Classes may be sequenced around a peak pose such as a backbend, or they might focus on a particular theme such as the chakras or an aspect of yoga philosophy. The class may be dynamic and focus on strengthening postures, or it may be a slower flow with an emphasis on mobility and flexibility in the spine or the hips.

Benefits of Vinyasa Yoga Flow Classes

1. A vinyasa flow practice makes you strong and stable
2. Vinyasa yoga counts as a cardio
3. It makes you flexible
4. Vinyasa yoga exercises relax you and calm your mind
5. Vinyasa yoga makes you sleep better
6. You will have greater emotional stability
7. Vinyasa yoga has cardiovascular benefits
8. It improves your posture
9. It helps you breathe better
10. It increases your energy levels

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