Class Description

VINYASA YOGA....... The sanskrit term Vinyasa roughly translates as 'to place in a special way'. This reflects how in this class we deliberately work through a sequence of poses (asanas) that are carefully arranged and connected through intentional transitions. Most sessions begin with a little warming and preparation of the body, mobilising the joints and moving gently before going in to a more heat building section of sun salutations (or sometimes moon salutations) followed by a sequence of poses that include standing poses, balancing, core strength and flexibility. The latter part of the class is spent returning to the ground with some seated and inversion poses and finishing with a well deserved rest in shavasana where we let the practice integrate and soak in. The class may also include some pranayama (yogic breathing), mudra work (hand gestures to invite and balance and influence different energetic benefits and focus the mind) and mantra chanting and short meditation practices. Starting in May we are taking our Wednesday night Yoga outdoors again to practice on the lush grass beneath the trees in Albert Park. Meet at Park Road South Entrance & our spot will be just nearby (class outdoors is weather permitting and if the class has to be cancelled you will be issued a refund or option to transfer to next session You will need to be able to get up and down from the ground to practice this style of class, if you need something with a little less movement and flow then check out Sunday evenings Yin session that could be for you. All levels welcome and plenty of options and guidance given, and you are encouraged to work at your own level and look after your body and what it needs (in yoga we refer to that as Ahimsa). You will need your own yoga mat and please bring any yoga props/supports if you have those.