Vinyasa Yoga has become a very popular style of yoga in the USA, and around the world. You may know it as vinyasa flow, power flow, hot vinyasa, jivamukti and many others. In fact, there are so many variations it can get quite confusing. Here, I will explain what vinyasa means, where it came from, and what actually makes a vinyasa yoga class.



Vinyasa means movement breathing system, or, more specifically, "sequential movement that interlinks postures to form a continuous flow". The… Continue

Vinyasa yoga focuses on lining up your breathing and movement. The word vinyasa actually means breath-synchronized movement. It is not a single form of yoga, but rather many techniques put together. The poses flow together in this form of yoga to resemble dancing, looking more like a fluid motion. No matter how one moves, it all must be done while consistently breathing in and out.



When someone begins doing this kind of yoga, they can expect more than just stretching exercises.… Continue

Yoga is a confusing topic, because it is so wide in its reach. Outside of India, Yoga is often seen as a form of mind and body exercise. Yet, Yoga has deep therapeutic value, which is being observed in medical and scientific research studies.



The current opinion of medical professionals is that Yoga is a useful adjunct to medical and psychological treatment. This is why foundational Yoga Therapy courses and programs have begun to grow. Students often remark how much better they feel… Continue

What do you think of vinyasa practice? Do you see it as a workout or as a calisthenics class? On the other hand, do you see it as a sweatier version of yoga with no meditation component? Well, here are five known facts about vinyasa yoga you should know about.



1. It is not about exercise



Vinyasa is defined literally as an intelligent sequence of postures, however, many people associate vinyasa with the ability to sweat or "yogacize," and that draws a lot of people to it.… Continue