Vinyasa yoga is a dynamic and flowing style of yoga that synchronises movement with breath. It's often described as a "moving meditation" because practitioners move through poses in a fluid sequence, guided by their breath.
Benefits of Vinyasa Yoga
- Flow and Movement: Vinyasa allows you to flow through poses, creating a continuous movement that can be both invigorating and calming.
- Breath Awareness: The breath is used as a metronome, syncing each movement with an inhale or exhale. This not only helps with the flow of the practice but also deepens your awareness of breath.
- Workout and Cardiovascular Benefits: Faster vinyasas can provide a workout that increases heart rate and builds internal heat. It can be quite dynamic and physically challenging.
- Therapeutic and Reflective: Slow vinyasa allows for a more therapeutic and meditative experience. It's a chance to refine poses, go inward, and create a reflective pause.
- Strength, Flexibility, and Mobility: Vinyasa yoga works on all aspects of fitness, including strength, flexibility, and mobility. Each pose and transition engages different muscle groups.
(1) I teach a hatha/vinyasa class at GLL, Hatfield Leisure Centre, Travellers Lane, Hatfield AL10 8TJ on Saturday mornings 9.00am-10.00am.
(2) A hatha/vinyasa class at Everyone Active, Westminster Lodge, Holywell Hill, St Albans, AL1 2DJ Saturday mornings from 10.35am - 11.30am.
(3) A hot vinyasa class at Everyone Active, Westminster Lodge, Holywell Hill, St Albans, AL1 2DJ Wednesday evenings from 6.30pm-7.30pm.