Vinyasa yoga classes

Vinyasa yoga is rather challenging on a physical level, although relaxing and meditative elements are always part of the practice.

The Vinyasa practice begins with a warm up sequence to prepare the body for the standing exercises. The body really warms up from the inside during the ensuing sun salutation sequence and standing poses. After your muscles have worked up a cleansing sweat usually some inversions and/or back bends are introduced. The class terminates with soothing forward folds and eventually ends with deep relaxation.

Meditation and breathing exercises are usually done either at the beginning or the end of the class.

The benefits of Vinyasa are that you definitely build muscle strength and thereby stabilize your joints and bone structure. You will also learn to breathe deeply and calmly while doing physically challenging exercises. You will find that focusing your thoughts on what you’re doing with your body will calm the mind chatter and provide great relaxation.

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Privates - On request. Lessons available in English: Write to info@elisamalinverni.com.