| Vinyasa Yoga, in the literal meaning of the words, is | | | | cleanse the practicing individual internally, both on a |
| the synchronistic application of movements alternating | | | | spiritual as well as a physical level. Tradition has it that |
| between breathing and positions that are maintained | | | | this age old practice actually helps the individual |
| for extended periods of time. To simplify the meaning, | | | | outwardly also, as in preparing for life's' challenges and |
| the interaction of movements and breathing techniques | | | | events. |
| are utilized in particular manners in which the overall | | | | The breathing process itself is designed to manipulate |
| effect is that each one is a foundation for the other. | | | | the palate, a process that results in vibrations caused |
| The Vinyasa is actually not considered a process, but | | | | by the breathing/physical movement mix, in the |
| each time a movement and a breath are made in | | | | practitioners mouth, and heat up the breath as they |
| unison, the process is complete. What this breaks | | | | inhale. As with most Yoga techniques, the sweating |
| down to is when you are performing Vinyasa Yoga; | | | | process is intended to cleanse the body. |
| you are actually completing a series of Vinyasa. | | | | Vinyasa as a practice is also used in the practice of |
| There are rules that apply to this form of Yoga. The | | | | the simple procedure of making decisions. The |
| defining rules are that moving up and movements | | | | individual that has issues in making up his or her mind |
| expanding the forward aspect of the torso are utilized | | | | simply spends a few minutes cleansing themselves, |
| when inhaling. As exhalation goes, this is used for | | | | internally as well as externally, and then, reportedly, the |
| condensing the abdomen and stabilization with gravity | | | | process of making the actual decision becomes far |
| oriented chi, or energy. | | | | more simple. In short, it provides decisiveness. |
| The purpose of Vinyasa Yoga is to completely | | | | |