| Vinyasa yoga has become one of the most | | | | important to remember, vinyasa is not just a sequence |
| commonly practiced styles of Yoga in the West today. | | | | of movements; Vinyasa, like all forms of Yoga, |
| This dynamic style of Yoga is invigorating for the both | | | | connects a meditative practice, a practice with intent |
| the body and mind. | | | | to awaken our consciousness, with our movements. |
| Vinyasa yoga often includes components stemming | | | | Without that intent and meditative approach, it's just |
| from Ashtanga yoga such as sun salutations, yet there | | | | calisthenics. |
| are no predetermined asana sequences and many | | | | As you flow from one pose to the next, allowing your |
| instructors have developed their own sequences using | | | | breath to carry you through, you realize the fluid nature |
| different asanas and transitions. You may find vinyasa | | | | of our bodies. As your body and your movements |
| classes also alled "flow yoga" or "power yoga." | | | | become more fluid, so do your thoughts and your |
| Classes are sequenced not only to develop internal | | | | adaptability. |
| awareness, but to also build heat and have an | | | | Vinyasa yoga helps us to develop an awareness of |
| energizing effect. Most teachers include music to | | | | the present moment that links each action to the next |
| enhance the flow and rhythm of the class. | | | | - one breath at a time. An approach that is helpful not |
| Vinyasa is a flowing sequence of poses that connect | | | | only on the yoga mat, but in our day to day life as well. |
| movement with breath - linking the two together. It is | | | | |