Another style of yoga is Vinyasa. Vinyasa yoga is slightly more vigorous than Hatha yoga, but is less intense than Ashtanga yoga; a happy medium between the two.
Vinyasa yoga has similarities with Ashtanga yoga, in that both link breath with the movement through the poses. The main difference between the two is not only the pace, but the poses. In Ashtanga yoga, the sequence of poses is called a series and the series do not change. In Vinyasa, the poses are called sequences, rather than series, and the sequences often change, depending on your instructor and their mood.
Vinyasa yoga sessions are much more focused on bringing the breath and movement into perfect synchronization. This means that while beginning yogis are welcome, you should have at least a clear understanding of the basic poses involved in yoga.
A Vinyasa session usually starts with several sun-salutations to get the body warmed up and limber. This is followed by more intense poses and stretching. Now don’t be fooled here, this doesn’t mean you’re getting off light. You then begin to move through the poses a more intense pace than Hatha yoga.
Vinyasa yoga is an excellent choice for those wanting a little more out of their practice while still maintaining the variety of Hatha yoga.
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