Flow Yoga

Flow yoga is a type of yoga that connects your movements to your breathing. In flow yoga, the yoga postures or "asanas" flow smoothly from one yoga position to the next on either an inhalation or an exhalation.

Flow Yoga is also called Vinyasa Yoga, which means "breath-synchronized movement." The thought is that the controlled breathing that accompanies the yoga positions in Flow Yoga cleanses the body and creates energy. This philosophy is the basis for other popular yoga styles like Ashtanga Yoga and Power Yoga.

But unlike the predetermined sequences of Ashtanga Yoga, there is no single set of rules or philosophy governing Flow Yoga.
Instructors have the freedom to create unique experiences by linking yoga positions according to their personalities and the needs or mood of the class. This makes Flow Yoga a great option for both beginners and experienced yogis alike.

Flow Yoga classes can move at either a slow or fast pace, so it's a great choice for yoga enthusiasts who enjoy variety and creativity in their workouts. The smooth, immediate flow between poses in a Flow Yoga class can become like a dance that not only increases strength and flexibility, but also provides an active way to express emotion.

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Power Yoga
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Vinyasa Yoga
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