The style of yoga I teach is Vinyasa. Like the lyrics to your favorite song Vinyasa provides “Flow”. The literal translation of the Sanskrit word "vinyasa" is "to place in a certain way”. This is interpreted in yogic texts as a connection between movement and breath in a flowing sequence. Plainly put in Vinyasa what you have is a breath initiated practice, that connects every action of our life with the intention of moving towards what is sacred, or most important to us. 

Vinyasa classes are often vigorous and produce a lot of strength and stamina, making them great classes for those who want a "workout" style of yoga. The steady and continuous flow builds internal heat, which helps to detoxify the body. This faster-paced more athletic style helps to improve cardiovascular and respiratory health. Practitioners also discover reduced levels of stress & anxiety which is one of the major factors in combating illness and Chronic Disease.

In Vinyasa the constant and continual awareness of the breath while you move through the poses calms the mind and increases your focus. Valuable wisdom is gained through watching ourselves move through poses, then ultimately the world in general… “how” we move takes on a greater importance than “what” we are doing. To not understand this is to be unaware of our movements. Being unconscious of our movements leads us to a state of “going through the motions” of life but not learning or growing which can be referred to as a “rut” (a settled or established habit), and we’ve ALL been there. As a person whom is NOT flexible by any “stretch” of the imagination (lol), what I love about the Vinyasa style of Yoga is that it shifts the emphasis from fancy unattainable Poses to something available to all… the breath. In Vinyasa the breath is a metaphor for what is permanent in our ever-changing lives; Like the Breath, You can’t Hold it forever. So instead of trying to hold on or get “attached” to it... enjoy fully like a sunset - then let it go.  Life is short. We must focus on what’s most important.