Yoga teachers often use the phrases "go through your vinyasa" or "take the vinyasa of your choice." What are they talking about?
When used as a noun, vinyasa describes the series of poses that are done between downward facing dogs as part of a sun salutation sequence.
There are beginner and advanced version of the vinyasa sequence. Let's look at the beginner's sequence first and then the advanced sequence.
Downward Facing Dog
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Exhale - return to downward facing dog, coming through all fours if you like.
Plank Pose
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Now let's take a look at the advanced version, which also begins with plank pose.
Inhale - come forward into a plank position.
