Ever wondered about the purpose of yoga flows? Jump into the discussion on different types of yoga practices without flows and why some love or hate them.
Summary
- Explore various yoga styles that offer classes without flows.
- Discover the benefits of flows in building energetic heat and body stimulation.
- Understand the importance of transitions and impermanence in yoga flows.
- Learn how some practitioners prefer mixing static holds with more dynamic movements.
Surya Namaskar Sequences in Iyengar
Most of the time, Iyengar classes skip flows but may incorporate Surya Namaskar sequences for cardio and body stimulation, offering a blend of static holds and movements.
Hatha and Yin Styles
While Hatha and Yin classes may or may not include flows, practitioners benefit from the stillness and focus on transitions in these styles.
Skip to Downdog
If flows aren’t your cup of tea, NurseChristine28 suggests skipping them and moving directly to downdog to personalize your practice.
Ghosh Yoga – A Focus on Stillness
TheCraftyRose highlights Ghosh Yoga, a practice emphasizing stillness within and between postures, offering therapeutic benefits and calming the mind.
All_Is_Coming mentions how Vinyasa (Flow) connects postures to ensure focus on breath, unlocking the magic of yoga.