Home > Learning Center > Vinyasa yoga

Vinyasa yoga

Vinyasa yoga, sometimes referred to as "vinyasa flow," is a particular yoga style centered around constant movement of the body in coordination of breathing control. Each move is an adjustment from one pose to another, and aligned with an exhale or inhale. It is a faster paced style focused more on movement than stretching.

Vinyasa yoga in practice is subject to the methods of those teaching and learning. Some instructors move at a faster pace than others, some include chanting, and some are more focused on particular alignments of the body rather than the general feel of the movement.

Vinyasa yoga allows for a lot of personality styles and quirks to shine through, because it is not a defined style with specific poses and holds. With the movement of the body and control of the breathing, vinyasa yoga leaves a lot of room for interpretation. Additionally, because there is so much room for personal influence on this style of yoga, it is possible it will take one longer to find a suitable instructor in the vinyasa program that will work best with the student's needs and style.

Yoga mats | Yoga clothes | Learning Center | Site Map | Links | Contact | Home

Copyright © 2008