For Beginners & Intermediates

Objectives:

-Familiarize

-Expand

-Teach

-Organize

-Prepare

Definition of Terms

Recalling the Correct Form

Examples of Vinyasa Sequences

Your Turn

Completing the Practice Summary

Vinyasa~ Movement entwined with breath

What is Vinyasa Flow? Integrated flowing movements with breath

Pranayama- Breath Control

VinyasaKrama~ The Steps

Asana (postures)

MountainPose

Standing Forward Bend

Upward Salute

Lunge PlankHalf Forward Bend

Stand straight withYour arms by yourSides and eyes lookingForward.

Stand straight and sweepYour arms above your headLook up to the ceiling creating A gentle arch in your back.Stretch upward and take aDeep breath.

Slowly bend forward, bending your knees if needed, and allow your hands to rest next to your feet.

From Standing forward bend, raise your torso vertically until your body faces halfway forward. Allow your arms to drop and fingers to touch the floor.

Step your LEFT leg back into plank position and hold your body straight.

From Plank, step your LEFT leg through to a lunge position eyes forward.

Back leg straight

Eyes Forward

End the sequence as you began.

Step 1:Mountain Pose

Step 2:UpwardSalute

Step 3:Standing ForwardBend

Step 4:MountainPose

Pose 1 Pose 2

Pose 3 Pose 4

The Vinyasa begins and ends in Mountain Pose and then REPEATS on the opposite side of your body.

The Vinyasa begins and ends in Mountain Pose and then REPEATS on the opposite side of your body.

1

2

3

4

5

6

Introduction to Vinyasa Flow Yoga

Definitions

Poses

The Proper positioning and step by step explanation of each posture

Worked examples

Student Practice Examples

The Vinyasa Cycle