Vinyasa Yoga*
Benefits
Vinyasa yoga links poses together so you flow from one to the next, and it emphasizes breath.
Common vinyasa poses include child's pose, downward dog, warrior II, and plank.
Benefits of vinyasa yoga include increased strength, reduced stress, and better balance.
What Is Vinyasa Yoga?
Vinyasa stands in opposition to hatha. Hatha classes focus on one pose at a time, with rest in between. In contrast, flow classes string poses 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. In vinyasa yoga, each movement is synchronized with a breath. The breath is given primacy, acting as an anchor as you move from one pose to the next.
What to Expect In
Yoga Class
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, includes advanced poses, or is alignment-oriented will depend on the teacher and the particular style in which they are trained. Some classes include warm-up stretches, while others launch straight into standing poses.
Some popular yoga styles fall under the vinyasa umbrella, including Jivamukti, CorePower, Baptiste Power Vinyasa, and Modo. If a class is identified as vinyasa yoga, it 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.
Health Benefits of
Vinyasa Yoga
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.
Enhances Flexibility
Strengthens Muscles
Back Pain Relief
Strengthens Heart Health
Increases Blood Flow
Improves Bone Health
Weight Loss and Sleep
Cleanses the Body
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