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you’re free to think of Vinyasa as the love child of fitness and yoga.
What Is Vinyasa Yoga?
Vinyasa is a style of yoga that falls under the Hatha yoga umbrella.
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What To Expect at a Vinyasa Yoga Class
Expect to sweat in your Vinyasa yoga class.
The quicker pace of this practice will raise your heart rate andchallenge your endurance.
Like any yoga class, Vinyasa usually starts with a warm-up before transitioning into choreographed, lightning-fast flows.
With Vinyasa yoga, you probably wont be hanging out in any asana for too long.
Instead, youll switch postures with every breath.
Ujjayi, or victorious breath, involves keeping your lips sealed.
As you exhale through the noise, imagine steaming up a mirror.
easier.One of my favorite benefits from this practice is the mindfulness portion, says Seckarova.
The flow of the movements forces you to remain present and turn off your thoughts so you can focus.
The synchronicity of breath and movement alsocalms your nervous systemand relieves stress.
Research suggests that moving your body in this way may alsoboost your immune systemandhelp your lymphatic systemflush out toxins.
So be open to anything and everything that can happen!
What to wear
ensure the days fit is something you dont mind sweating in.
Show up wearing your favorite stretchy, comfortable, andbreathable yoga set, says Fazi.
Opt for opaque fabrics without zippers or buttons.
These may pinch your skin in certain poses.
Etiquette
make a run at read the vibe when you walk into your local yoga studio.
If you borrow a mat, ensure you clean it and return it at the end of class.
The same goes for props.
Has the studio placed tape or dots to indicate where mats need to go?
Remember, you are there for yourself, says Seckarova.
Focus on your own practice, and dont compare yourself to others.
Remember that everyone started as a beginner once.
