Winter Magic Yoga Flow

30 November, 2020

Winter Magic Yoga Flow

REFRESH YOUR MORNING WITH A SUN SALUTATION

YOGA CLASSES
DECEMBER, 2020

Monday to Sunday
8 am Salutation au Soleil (French Class)
9 am Sun Salutations Class (English Class)
10 am Vinyasa Fitness Flow
11 am Vinyasa Slow Flow
12:30 am Salutation au Soleil (bonus French class)

5:30 pm Vinyasa Sculpt
6:30 pm Vinyasa Flow (French Class)

Sun Salutations are the most iconic representation of modern postural yoga. People participate in Sun Salutation-based challenges, make Sun Salutation tattoos, and hang Sun Salutation posters on their walls.

Sun Salutations are a sequence of yoga poses strung together in a consistent movement, typically found in Vinyasa-style yoga. In Sanskrit, Sun Salutations are referred to as “Surya Namaskar” and were traditionally practiced to usher in the new day, hence the name.

In Sanskrit, “Vinyasa” can be translated to mean linking breath with motion in a continuous flow. Thus, Sun Salutations are physically challenging and are an excellent cardiovascular workout.

Start your day with sun salutation!

A recent study of 124 college students who just did Sun Salutations for 20 minutes for two weeks (and did not do any other yoga) found they reported feelings of a quieted mind, feelings of rest, joy and less worry than the control group. If you want the benefits of yoga in a simple, easy to establish home practice morning Sun Salutations are the way to go!

If you have ever taking any yoga the Sun Salutation is already familiar to you because it is generally used by many yoga teachers as the backbone for many other sequences.

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Benefits of Sun Salutation

For centuries, people from all civilizations have offered prayers to the sun – the ultimate source of life and energy. One such practice is the yogic sequence of Sun Salutation. Let’s get to know this unique practice better and understand its multifaceted benefits:

Strenght & Flexibility

Regular practice promotes balance in the body

Psychologically, it regulates the interconnectedness of body, breath, and mind, thus making you calmer and boosting the energy levels with sharpened awareness

Full-Body Burn

Challenging posture

Improves blood circulation. Tones the spine, neck, shoulder, arms, hands, wrist, back and leg muscles, thereby promoting overall flexibility

It helps to keep you healthy

Focusing on the breath and strengthens the heart

Stimulates abdominal muscles, respiratory system, lymphatic system, spinal nerves and other internal organs

Why should women do Sun Salutation?

Sun Salutation is a boon for any health-conscious person. Some of the Sun Salutation poses help lose extra fat around the belly and let you stay in shape, naturally. These poses stimulate sluggish glands like the thyroid gland and induce it to increase hormonal secretions. Regular practice of Sun Salutation helps women regulate irregular menstrual cycles and assist in childbirth. Further, it helps the face glow and also prevents wrinkles.

Practicing Yoga helps develop the body and mind, yet is not a substitute for medicine. It is essential to learn and practice yoga under the supervision of a trained Yoga teacher. In case of any medical condition, practice yoga only after consulting your doctor and a Certified Yoga Teacher.

Class trainer

Carina

Instrucor

I’m a certified YOGABODY® yoga teacher. (Yoga Teachers College® Diploma)

Yoga is my joy and life. I feel grounded, strong and open after my practice. My mind feels clear and I enjoy the journey of always learning. I love meeting people, connecting and getting to know the stories of my students. They keep me motivated to keep learning.

I have done over 200 hours of trainings on anatomy, breathing techniques, spiritual and mind studies as well as yoga philosophy.

As a certified health coach, I give workshops on healthier living and cooking, sharing my nutritious and delicious recipes and ideas for a gourmet, fit and healthy life. Ayurveda has been an important part of my life in the past years and I share my detoxes, recipes and journey in healing through Ayurveda too. I love to teach Vinyasa Yoga.

I am an enthusiastic, encouraging, expertly-trained yoga teacher who know how to motivate and inspire in an engaging, challenging and safe way. I offer a series of modifications to each sequence so yogis of all levels can access the poses, choosing to amp it up or dial it down depending on their energy levels.

Yoga has honestly changed my life in every way: it’s my passion, it’s how I’ve made my closest friends and relationships, and it’s what inspires my daily life. It has made me more compassionate and patient both with others and myself. It has taught me non-judgement, knowing that everyone is on their own unique journey and that we are all doing our best.

I love to teach dynamic and slow Vinyasa Flow because I love the flowing nature of it. I also love the creativity and that it’s never the same. On a personal level, the rhythms of Vinyasa work well for my body. I find myself getting warm and opening up, and I also thrive on the held and sustained moments as well. I enjoy other styles, but it’s this sense of flow and connection of body and breath that really feels right for me and my body. But of course, I have a yin and restorative yoga, adaptive yoga, trauma informed yoga and wheel yoga classes. Privately, I teach exactly what I feel best serves the student. This varies considerably.

I am a Yoga Teachers College® Certified Teacher too. I have completed my teaching certifications with Yoga Body | Yoga Teachers College on Yoga Trapeze®, Gravity Yoga and Breath Coaching.