Lesson Information

There are many types of yoga.  I teach Hatha and Hatha flow primarily but from time to time I like to integrate Venyasa, Ashtanga and Yin practices in my classes to have variety of style and dynamic in my teaching.  Each of them have their own benefits.

 

Hatha yoga is one of the oldest styles of yoga that focuses on pranayamas (breath-controlled exercises),  followed by a series of asanas (yoga postures), which end with savasana (a resting period) and it is suitable for anyone looking to improve flexibility and create mental clarity. It is suitable for all levels including beginners.

Hatha Flow is based on the poses that are practiced in a more traditional hatha class composed of creative sequences to form continuous movement. It similar to vinyasa flow but the difference is that there are typically fewer "plank - chaturanga - up dog" transitions.

 

Vinyasa yoga is more modern and tends to be an active style of yoga that involves quick transitions from pose to pose, linking them with the breath. Hatha and Vinyasa yoga incorporate many of the same poses. Though Vinyasa moves at a faster pace and requires greater breathing control than Hatha yoga.  It is good for intermediate and advanced yogis.

Ashtanga is a rigorous and challenging practice which is similar to Vinyasa yoga, as each style links every movement to a breath. The difference is that Ashtanga always performs the exact same poses in the exact same order each time. This is a physically demanding, fast-paced practice and is best suited for intermediate and advanced levels.

Yin yoga includes specific passive poses (called yin poses) that are held for an extended time, usually 3 to 10 minutes and require conscious and controlled breathing. Yin yoga focuses on deeper connective tissues like the tendons, fascia, and ligaments and is more likely to improve overall flexibility and range of motion which benefits beginners and long-time yogis. It’s an ideal workout for people of all ages and abilities.