Flow Yoga is an excellent regimen of stretching exercises to improve flexibility. Flow Yoga was the first of the practices which Yogis from the East perfected centuries ago that I became involved with, so I naturally believe that it’s a magnificent introduction into beginning yoga.
Moving Action
Flow Yoga, also known as Vinyasa, is a method of yoga where the practitioner emphasizes controlled breathing meaning the inhalation and exhalation of the lungs in conjunction with a particular sequence of flexibility exercises which are called poses (asanas) in yoga. This particular kind of yoga may be especially appealing to those who don’t like the idea of holding a pose for an extended period of time, which is the norm in Iyengar Yoga. In Flow Yoga the student is constantly moving from one position to another in a controlled manner while endeavoring to maintain the correct alignment. Vinyasa Yoga poses for clearing lungs are obviously healthy for anyone but if you are planning on quitting smoking, sign up for a class like this right after you quit because it will really help. Believe me, at one time many moons ago I smoked more than a pack a day, but yoga helped me kick that bad habit because of its inherent emphasis on relaxation.
In this manner of practicing yoga, the practitioner becomes almost entranced in a contemplative state of being while the exercises go to work on increasing flexibility, alleviating the pain of stiff joints and creating a sense of ease and serenity like you’re a stream meandering through a meadow of wild Mountain Thyme. A typical Vinyasa flow sequence might include beginning one pose like Cat on an inhalation then moving to another pose such as Cow on the exhalation. What that means is essentially beginning on the mat on your hands and knees with a concave spine and transitioning to a position where your spine is arched up toward the ceiling.
I think the best place for learning these poses is from a qualified instructor in a class. A Sun Sequence is a series that you will definitely encounter and I assure you it’s worth experiencing first hand. For you older grooving rockers out there, Flow Yoga is not all that unlike a Grateful Dead concert the way they merged one song right into another during their live concerts.
A Roundup on Different and Invaluable Yoga Disciplines
Yoga is a practice which improves the flexibility, strength, and stamina of your body and also has the added benefit of bringing your mental and spiritual well-being to levels you never thought possible. This series gives you a general overview then describes Iyengar, Kundalini, and Flow Yoga.