Vinyasa Yoga Beginners Guide
Upward-face Dog yoga pose outside in a vinyasa yoga flow.
If you have never done yoga before, you may not be aware of the many styles of yoga, and which yoga style is right for you. One of the most popular yoga styles is vinyasa yoga or often called flow yoga, power yoga, or ashtanga yoga.
What is vinyasa yoga?
Vinyasa yoga is a yoga style where you link one breath and one movement together in a dynamic way. You move more in yoga vinyasa classes and increase your heart rate more than in Hatha yoga classes. A good example of vinyasa yoga is sun salutations. Where you start with the mountain pose which is the basic foundation pose for all other yoga postures. Then inhale and extend your arms to the sky, then exhale you fold forwards, bringing your hands towards the ground.
Yoga vinyasa classes are more creative, energetic, and fun. Every yoga studio teacher will teach different styles of vinyasa yoga. Yoga vinyasa classes are great for anyone who suffers from anxiety as it teaches you to focus the mind on one thing, your breath. If you want to tone up your body then a yoga vinyasa class is for you.
Kevala Health live stream yoga vinyasa classes are slow, fun, and creative, and offer beginner modifications. In Jodie’s live yoga vinyasa classes, you will be reminded to stay with your breath and allow your breath to guide you in your yoga practice. Your breathing is one of the most important tools in your yoga. Your breath will let you know when you need to rest.
Can Beginners Do Vinyasa Yoga?
Beginners can do a vinyasa yoga class but need to be aware of the many styles and their limitations with their bodies. If you have an injury, an existing health condition, or are pregnant, then start with a gentle yoga style first, like Hatha or restorative yoga. Always check with your doctor before starting any new exercises or yoga.
When you try a Kevala Health live yoga vinyasa (or flow yoga), online class, you will be offered beginner modifications when needed and encouraged to rest when the breathing becomes too fast or uneven. Jodie encourages you to go at your own pace and enjoy your time on your yoga mat. It’s not a competition and the best part is that you are at home, so no one is watching you or you won’t be distracted as much either. You have the option to play your own background music or no music at all. More beginner yoga tips.
We have listed the top 5 benefits of vinyasa yoga for beginners below.
5 Benefits of Vinyasa Yoga | Beginners
Increase Strength:
In this yoga vinyasa style class, you perform many yang (masculine) styles of yoga postures like planks, pushups (chaturanga), downward-face dog, upward-face dog, warrior yoga poses, and chair (squat) pose. These are all strength-building yoga postures, using more muscles and core.
Improve Fitness levels:
Your heart rate and breathing are faster than in other styles of yoga, and this is just like a cardio session. The sun salutations movements in a vinyasa yoga class help improve your fitness and strength and can be done by themselves. A great substitute for walking or running as your cardio.
Strengthen your mind:
When there is more focus on linking breath and movement, you improve your mental focus. This helps with improving your decision-making and decreasing anxiety and depression.
Improve Flexibility:
Like other styles of yoga, you deeply stretch, and relax the body and therefore improve flexibility.
Sleep Better:
When you improve your mind-body connection and decrease your stress, you sleep better. A yoga vinyasa class can help you release stress.
A Kevala Health vinyasa yoga online class is a complete workout for the mind and body. You will feel energized, confident, and more focused after every class. Try our 14-day free trial on all live online yoga and pilates classes.
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