What is Vinyasa Yoga?

Hi David,

I mentioned Vinyasa in my last email about Ashtanga Yoga and
I thought you may be interested in knowing a little more
about Vinyasa Yoga. Vinyasa Yoga is not a complete discipline
of its own, but rather it is the one thing that makes
Ashtanga Yoga unique.

Sri K. Pattabhi Jois developed this concept of the eight
limbs to bring together both external and internal functions
as one full routine.

As you may have noticed, other types of yoga also use the
term 'limbs' to mean points of focus rather than the arms
and legs we traditionally think of as limbs.

However, in other forms of yoga you will find at the most
six limbs, so not only is Vinyasa unique, it is also more
detailed in its focuses.

It is said that Krishnamacharya originally established the
form, yet much is mentioned of Jois as the developer of
Vinyasa as it is known today.

Ashtanga Yoga, thanks to its adherence to Vinyasa, is the
type of yoga that most closely follows the original
teachings of Krishnamacharya, who is credited with having
taught many of the most prominent yoga masters of the 20th
century.

The main purpose of Vinyasa is to generate heat in the body,
leading to sweat and increased flexibility. This is
accomplished by performing an established routine of
movements to move into and out of each Asana, or pose.

As the movements are performed, the sweat that is produced
and leaves the body purifies the body by carrying away with
it toxins found in the body.

This is considered to be of significant importance as it is
viewed that only through sweat can the body rid itself of
toxins.

Also, because the heat produced leads to greater flexibility,
it then becomes possible for the practitioner to performed
the most advanced Asanas, which might otherwise cause injury
due to inflexible muscles.

The limbs are broken into two categories: the externally
correctable limbs, and the internal limbs.

The external limbs are:
- moral codes (yama)
- self-purification (niyama),
- posture (asana), and breath
- control (pranayama).

The internal limbs are sense
- control (pratyahara),
- meditation (dhyana),
- concentration(dharana), and
- contemplation (samadhi).

These eight limbs are what make Vinyasa.

Remember that, especially in Vinyasa, you will need
comfortable, breathable, and absorbent attire.

If you'd like to learn more about Vinyasa Yoga, here are
some recommended books on the subject:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=vinyasa%20yoga&tag=howtostartani-20&index=books&lin

Warm Regards,

Suzanne Morrison
http://www.yogamentor.com

Suzanne Morrison, 2nd Floor 145-157 St John Street , London, -- EC1V 4PY , United Kingdom

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