Viniyoga: breathing and movement
Viniyoga is a unique approach to yoga that adapts several aspects of the practice to each individual and stimulates the link between breath and movement.
“Viniyoga is hatha yoga, that is, the yoga of postures and breathing. And Viniyoga means ‘Yoga adapts to the person, not the person to Yoga’. It is a therapeutic style, as the sequences and postures are not ‘one size fits all’, but personalised”, explains Rachel Rose, instructor of Mind & Body disciplines at SHA Wellness Clinic.
If yoga is perfect for any health programme, here we are talking about a system with a very clear teaching method in which postures and breathing are developed progressively. It is the embodiment of the teachings of the yogi Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, considered the father of modern Yoga.
Gentle and slow, deep and meditative
“The careful attention to the link between breath and movement is what makes Viniyoga unique. It is gentle and slow, yet deep and meditative. It benefits both young and old, precisely because of its ability to adapt to the abilities and needs of the student”, stresses Rachel Rose.
Personalised treatment is the basis of an optimal health plan. And with Viniyoga, which is synonymous with health, something similar happens: in the individualised sessions, the teacher assesses the student and designs a plan specifically adapted to that individual so that maximum possible benefits are gained.
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