Vinyasa Yoga

Flex Your Mind, Bend Your Body.

WHAT IS VINYASA YOGA?

Flowing poses to build muscle strength, and improve fitness, stability, and flexibility.

Vinyasa yoga allows for a lot of variety but will almost always include sun salutations. Expect to move from pose to pose.

Whether the class is fast or slow, will depend on the individual teacher and the particular style in which they are trained. Some classes include warm-up stretches, while others launch straight into poses.

Vinyasa yoga may use aspects of several different traditions.

The one thing you can be sure of is the flow between poses. The rest is up to the teacher, but you can expect to go through any combination of the poses below.

How it helps the body:

Vinyasa yoga is excellent for your health. Not only does it keep you active, but it reduces stress, is accessible for many fitness levels, and improves heart health.
Research shows that vinyasa yoga reduces arterial stiffness that occurs with age, a significant factor in improving heart health and reducing risks of high blood pressure. Vinyasa yoga also helps lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels and improves mood.
Vinyasa yoga has also been shown to improve positive emotional ratings over negative ones. This measure demonstrates the ability of Vinyasa yoga to reduce risks of anxiety and depression. Further research shows vinyasa yoga helps people relax and increases their ability to handle stress.

Try Vinyasa yoga if:

Vinyasa yoga's strength is in its diversity. This style is worth a try if you appreciate having things a little loose and unpredictable and like to keep moving.

In most cases, there is no single philosophy, rulebook, or sequence that teachers must follow, so there is a lot of room for individual personalities and quirks to come through. This makes it essential to find a teacher you enjoy and can relate to. If your first flow class doesn't rock your world, keep trying different teachers until you find one that's a better fit.

VINYASA YOGA

This is a flow class in which poses flow together to make a sequence. The sequence may be fixed, as in Ashtanga, in which the poses are always done in the same order. But most of the time, vinyasa teachers have the discretion to arrange the progression of poses in their own ways.

Vinyasa yoga is an excellent way to unwind, keep active, and improve your health. Starting with a beginner flow will help you learn the principles and basics of this popular yoga style.

Go at your own pace and don't ever push into pain.

Vinyasa yoga's strength is in its diversity. This style is worth a try if you appreciate having things a little loose and unpredictable and like to keep moving.

A yoga mat (bring your own or hire one at the studio)
A water bottle (not essential but handy if you get thirsty)
Appropriate yoga clothes (something you can sweat and stretch in).

Studio access is available from 15 minutes prior to the start of each scheduled class.

Other Yogas To Consider

DISCO

Disco Yoga classes take in elements of Vinyasa flow yoga and dynamic sequences, which encourage vitality and rejuvenation.

The class is suitable for all, from beginner yogis, you will find it a perfect level to enjoy without feeling too challenged. It had all the typical yoga poses, downward dog, cobra, tree, and child pose, to name a few, but this is a downward dog with a difference, as you are encouraged to sway your hips.

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YIN

Clear tension and increase circulation, joint mobilisation, and flexibility with Yin.

This is a 60-minute class where we explore and stretch the deeper connective tissues.

This class is about connecting to the deeper self and allowing the body to open in a gentle, relaxing practice. The long holds and focused practice will help you feel amazing and help release tension.

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ALIGN

Align classes are suitable for all levels from beginner to advanced and everything in between.

Core yoga poses are a great way to build strength and stability in your core muscles, which can help improve your balance and overall yoga practice. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned yogi, incorporating these poses into your regular routine can help you take your practice to the next level.

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