Styles

Ashtanga yoga, as developed and taught by Sri K. Patthabi Jois, is comprised of fixed sequences of postures connected by movement and breath. When taught in its traditional form, the ashtanga system requires that the student display a degree of mastery of each pose before moving on to the next one. This quick-paced, invigorating practice builds cleansing internal heat and promotes overall health.

Vinyasa, sometimes referred to simply as “flow” yoga, is an offshoot of ashtanga yoga. Like ashtanga, vinyasa involves the connection of postures through movement and breath. In vinyasa, however, there is no fixed sequence, so that poses can be introduced in any order at any time.

Both forms are designed to create a state of meditation in motion.