We begin each class with seated meditation before we move into the Vinyasa yoga part of the class where movement is synchronised with the breath.
It’s a flowing form of yoga, because of the smooth way that the poses run together and become like a dance.
Ideally you will have some yoga experience so you don’t feel lost in the flow. It is not recommended to practice vinyasa during acute pain or injury.
You will be able to strengthen and tone your body. Increase your cardiovascular capacity and concentration. It’s a great for of low impact cardio exercise.
The 2nd half of the class is based on Yin yoga which is a slow-paced style of yoga with poses/ asanas, that are held for longer periods of time around 3-5 minutes per pose is typical.
Staying in a pose for that duration trains the mind and body to become calm and endure distractions, both physical and mental.
Yin yoga poses apply moderate stress to the connective tissues of the body—the tendons, fascia, and ligaments—with the aim of increasing circulation in the joints and over the long term re-modeling the connective tissue to help build strong and flexible joints.
It is a more meditative approach to yoga that is a natural healing practice, yin aims to cultivating awareness of inner silence, physical ease and mental calm.
Yin yoga is not intended as a complete practice in itself, but rather as a complement to more active forms of yoga and other forms of exercise.
For those who have practiced yoga, the poses used in yin are very different, they are all poses that you can hold comfortably for the designated time some times with the help of props such a blocks, blankets and bolsters.
“The power of yin yoga is not effort but time!”
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Suitable for anyone who is practicing Feel-good yoga on a regular basis and is proficient in Sun Salutation and the basic standing poses.
