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Although there are many styles of yoga, the differences are usually about emphasis, such as focusing on strict alignment of the body, coordination of breath and movement, holding the postures, or the flow from one posture to another. All of the styles share a common lineage. In fact, the founders of four major styles -- Ashtanga, Iyengar,Viniyoga and Bikram-- were all students of Krishnamacharya, the father of modern yoga.
No style is better than another; it's simply a matter of preference. The following will describe the classes we teach at Spirit Rising.
Ashtanga Yoga
Ashtanga is a system of yoga transmitted to the modern world by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. This method of yoga involves synchronizing the breath with progressive series of postures—a process producing intense internal heat and a profuse, purifying sweat that detoxifies muscles and organs. The result is improved circulation, a light and strong body, and a calm mind.borrowed from Ashtanga.com
Kripalu Yoga (hatha yoga)
Called the yoga of consciousness, Kripalu puts great emphasis on proper breath, alignment, coordinating breath and movement, and "honoring the wisdom of the body" you work according to the limits of your individual flexibility and strength. Alignment follows awareness. Students learn to focus on the physical and psychological reactions caused by various postures to develop their awareness of mind, body, emotion and spirit. Borrowed from kripalu.org
Healthy Backs Yoga (our version of Viniyoga)
There are four points that characterize the main difference between the Viniyoga approach and most other forms of asana practice.
1. The use of repetition into and out of postures in addition to holding postures.
2. The emphasis on function rather than form in asana practice, and the science of adapting the forms of the postures to achieve different results.
3. The emphasis on breath as the medium for movement in asana, and the science of adapting the pattern of breathing in asana to produce different effects.
4. The refined art and science of combination which allows teachers to create sequences of different orientation, length, and intensity to suit the intention and context of each practice.borrowed from viniyoga.com
Prana Yoga
Prana Flow is an energetic, creative, full-spectrum approach to embodying the flow of yoga cultivated by Shiva Rea and the Global Vinyasa Collective of Teachers.
Students of all levels are empowered to experience prana - the universal source of breath, life-energy and conscious intelligence - as the navigating source of yoga practice and vital living. Classes are ritual sadhanas (a groove to one's self). Prana Flow classes are breath inspired journeys that offer a complete spectrum (ha-tha) of rhythms from meditative and rejuvenating to the challenging and empowering. The wave of a class is created through cycles of effective and creative sequences (vinyasas) linked together through the breathwave. Every class is well-rounded: following the mandala of the body and asanas - to create whole body transformation of strength and fluidity, circulation and centering. Borrowed from Shiva Rea
There are four basic definitions of vinyasa: 1) the linking of body movement with breath; 2) a specific sequence of breath-synchronized movements used to transition between sustained postures; 3) setting an intention for one's personal yoga practice and taking the necessary steps toward reaching that goal; and 4) a type of yoga class.
Sequential movement that interlinks postures to form a continuous flow. It creates a movement meditation that reveals all forms as being impermanent and for this reason are not held on to.
It denotes a flowing, dynamic form of yoga, connected to breath Vinyasa is also employed as a noun to describe the sequence of poses that are performed as part of a Surya Namaskara or Sun Salutation sequence. Though this is more correctly termed half-vinyasa as full-vinyasa returns to complete standing asana or positions. borrowed from Wikepedia
Yin Yoga contains the ancient, and some say original, form of asana practice. Recently Yin Yoga has been "re-discovered", and more and more students of yoga are adding this challenging form of practice to their regular sadhana. Years of a dedicated asana practice will make anyone healthier, stronger, and more flexible, but at some point the muscles will have reached their limit of flexibility. New depths in postures, deeper ranges of motion, or an increased flow of energy may only be achievable by focusing on the deeper tissues of the body. This is why so many students are finding Yin Yoga to be the perfect compliment and balance to their more active, yang practices. If you have ever sat for a long time with legs crossed, you know the hips and lower back need to be strong and open. The sensations you felt were deep in the connective tissues and the joints. Yin Yoga opens up these deep, dense, rarely touched areas.Borrowed from yinyoga.com
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Frequently Asked Questions about Yoga
Q: Do I need to be flexible? I am not flexible enough.
A: You do not need to be flexible to do yoga... yoga will create the flexibility that the rest of life has tightened.
Q: I am not Indian or Hindu, can I practice yoga with out if disturbing my spiritual or religious beliefs?
A: YES! Yoga has noting to do with religion... you can be Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist or Atheist. Yoga is a practice of drawing the senses inward and listening to the body. Developing a calm non-reactive mind and allowing the spirit to guide the actions... not the actions guiding the spirit. Come to yoga with an open heart and allow the eyes to turn in to the soul.
Q:I have a bad back, hip, knee, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, (Insert your ailment here) Can I safely do yoga?
A: YES! Yoga is safe, with some modifications, for all people. Physical therapy is even fashioned after yoga... Yoga and meditation have been proven to reverse heart disease, lower blood pressure, increase immunity, increase circulation and many many more.
Q. I tried yoga before but didn't like it.
A. Every studio and teacher is different. Try for yourself how different Spirit Rising is. When your practice revolves around you and your unique needs each moment you come to the mat, you will find an entirely new experience.
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