2009-12-28

Hatha Yoga with Vinyasa flow - about the style


Yoga uses prana - the breath, the life force – and asanas – yoga postures – to guide us towards a state where the mind is relaxed and the body is revitalised. Asanas develop poise, balance strength and flexibility of the body. Pranayama develops breath control which enhances mental alertness and clarity. 


The style is of the classes is hatha yoga with vinyasa flow.  Hatha represents the opposing energies of the sun and moon; warmth and cold; fire and water, or  yin and yang. Hatha yoga means the joining together of these energies in the subtle body thus creating balance and great power within the individual. Hatha yoga balances and purifies the mind and body through asanas, pranayama, relaxation and meditation. 

Vinyasa means breath synchronised movement, so you move on an inhale or exhale of the breath. Expect movement and flowing classes, not just stretching.