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Definition: Breath-synchronized movement.
In Vinyasa-style yoga classes, poses will flow from one to another in conjunction with the breath. Vinyasa in also used as a noun to describe the series of poses that are done between Downward Facing Dogs as part of a Sun Salutation sequence. If the teacher says "go through the Vinyasa at you own pace," she means Plank, Chaturanga, and Upward Facing Dog. Pronunciation: vin-ya-sa Examples: This advanced Vinyasa Yoga class will be fast paced. Updated: July 5, 2007 Vinyasa Style Practices |
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