![]() “So that stopped working and I found Vinyasa and I fell in love with it.Power Vinyasa Flow Yoga is a powerful, energetic form of yoga where students fluidly move from one pose to the next while connecting their breathing to their movements. That was very hard to follow with a family,” she says. “When I started yoga it was Ashtanga yoga, which is much more of a rigid sequence and requires you to show up every day for a certain period of time. This is one of the reasons Tahl was drawn to this style when she was balancing yoga and the demands of a young family. That’s not just because of the time-efficiency – many of Tahl’s sessions are between 20-30 minutes – but also because of the flexibility of the practice itself. Vinyasa yoga is easy to fit into most lifestyles. Lets you be flexible, in more ways than one Yoga sequences can obviously relieve physical stress, but studies suggest yoga can also decrease psychological stress, help people manage anxiety and even improve sleep quality. It's not always slowing down the movements.” And sometimes slowing down life comes from moving fast. “Through investigating their body, whether it's strength, whether it's flexibility, whether it's yoga, actually come to some sort of understanding of their breath and an understanding of slowing down life. For Tahl, it offers a unique way of approaching and understanding the body. Mind benefitsĮven though it’s a physically dynamic form of yoga, Vinyasa engages your mind as well. Not to mention improving flexibility and burning calories. Tahl’s Centr workouts target specific areas for toning and strengthening, such as core and hips, as well as others for developing lean muscle definition. Unlike more slow-paced and seated styles, such as yin and restorative yoga, the dynamic movements of Vinyasa have additional physical benefits as a workout. “And I do love to dance, and in my own practice I'll incorporate music.” “If I'm looking from a teaching perspective, it's creative, 'cause it's like putting a little dance together or putting a sequence together,” Tahl says. Being free to incorporate her own elements into Vinyasa practice means that this is an inspiring and engaging experience for Tahl. The creative freedom Vinyasa instructors have means each class is unique, so even if you’ve tried it with one instructor, another might offer something completely different. You should know that no two Vinyasa classes are alike. “It's quite strong and I can incorporate a lot of my fitness workouts within what I do in yoga practice.” 3. “The Vinyasa yoga I teach has a dynamic focus,” she says. Vinyasa actually engages your body like a standard cardio workout – especially if it’s one of Tahl’s workouts. Unlike Bikram or 'hot yoga,' the sweat you work up from Vinyasa is down to cardio, not extended periods in a heated-up room. ![]() Think yoga is all stretching and gentle breaths? Think again. I like the combination of breath and I like that it changes, and you can play with different shapes, it's not a set sequence.” 2. Vinyasa yoga is uniquely dynamic, and that’s one reason practitioners like Tahl find it to be a special experience. ![]() The movements are coordinated with breath, bringing your entire body and mind in sync. The name itself is a Sanskrit phrase, roughly translated as "to place in a purposeful way," meaning the sequence of movements placed together for a seamless flow. The asanas (yoga poses) in Vinyasa are very fluid, unlike the more static yoga styles such as Ayengar. Need more convincing? Here are six great reasons Vinyasa is the best all-around yoga style for you to try. “Go with an open mind, a willingness to be surprised and be clear what you’re aiming for – strength, flexibility, peace of mind,” she says. “She used to practice ashtanga yoga in the living room.” Now, Tahl wants to inspire people to explore the benefits of Vinyasa. “My passion for yoga started with my mother,” Tahl says. Also known as ‘flow yoga,’ ‘dynamic yoga’ or ‘Vinyasa flow,’ this style developed from traditional ashtanga yoga – as did Tahl’s love for yoga. ![]() Most people today practice yoga to keep their body strong and flexible, to prepare for meditation and to calm the mind.Ĭentr expert Tahl Rinsky leads our Vinyasa practices. Traditionally, yoga is not itself a religion but an ancient system for guiding people towards spiritual freedom. All styles of yoga practiced in the west today are variations of Ashtanga, Iengayer, Hatha and our favorite – Vinyasa.
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