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 | Vinyasa is a general term used for hatha yoga styles in which the poses flow from one to the next with your movements synchronized to your breath. (Meaning the teacher says things like,"on an inhale come forward into plank. On an exhale, lower down to chaturanga.") But within the vinyasa classification, there is room for a lot of variation. Let's take a look at three popular vinyasa yoga systems. | |
Ashtanga Yoga
Ashtanga is the original modern vinyasa yoga. It was the first style to become popular worldwide which incorporated movement into a standardized series of poses. The series remains largely unchanged from when founder Pattabhi Jois began teaching his first western students in the 1970s. The most salient features of Ashtanga are its set series of poses, which are always done in the same order, and its emphasis on personalized progression through the series.
| Jivamukti Yoga
Jivamukti was founded in New York City by David Life and Sharon Gannon in 1984, and has several thriving satellite studios, including one in London. Jivamukti is a direct descendent of the physicality of Ashtanga, though teachers are free to devise their own series and encouraged to include music and philosophical and spiritual teachings.
| Anusara Yoga
Anusara marries the flow of vinyasa with a strong and unique system of alignment devised by founder John Friend. Anusara seeks to be uplifting, both physically and spiritually.
| Pose of the Week - Reclined Hero Pose - Supta Virasana
 Seated hero pose is a pretty intense stretch on the thighs for most of us, but if you're ready to deepen even further, it's time to explore reclined hero pose. Go slowly here, since these poses place the knees in a vulnerable position. This pose is also a good way to lengthen the psoas.
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