Asana - Vinyasa yoga - characteristics Flashcards
1
Q
what does vinyasa mean
A
vi = special way
nyasa = to place
2
Q
what does flow mean
A
to move continuously
3
Q
what is vinyasa
A
a breath synchronised movement; a sequence of specific postures linked together (usually by a theme)
4
Q
philosophically - what does vinyasa achieve
A
creation of tamas, heating the body and unblocking energy channels
5
Q
what is the foundation of vinyasa
A
surya namaskara / sun salutation
6
Q
what shape do vinyasa classes resemble
A
a pyramid (an energy pryamid)
