This style of yoga combines posture, breathing, and focusing together to
create dynamic and intuitive flows. The TriYoga exercises combine flowing and
sustained postures preceding a spinal wavelike movement, economy of motion, and
synchronized breath and mudra. The flows are arranged by level and can be as
gentle or as challenging as desired. Students may graduate from basic to more
advanced flows as they increase their flexibility, strength, endurance and
knowledge of the flows.
Kripalu
Kripalu yoga, or "the yoga of consciousness," places great emphasis on proper
breathing, alignment, coordination of breathing and body movement, and honoring
the "wisdom of the body." You work according to your own individual strength and
flexibility.
Kundalini
This style of yoga concentrates on the manipulated release of the Kundalini
or "serpent energy," found at the base of the spine. It involves classic poses,
chanting, and the coordination of breathing, movement, and meditation with its
focal point being chanting and breathing.
Sivananda
Sivananda focuses on breathing control, classic poses, and relaxation. It
also emphasizes diet, positive thinking, and meditation.
Svaroopa
This style of yoga enlightens students on significantly different methods of
performing poses, placing its emphasis on the opening of the spine and
initiating movement at the tailbone and progressing through each spinal area.
Every pose incorporates asanas, anatomy and yoga philosophy. Not yoga for
athletic purposes, this is a consciousness yoga that promotes healing and
transformation.
Viniyoga
This yoga is designed with individuality in mind. Viniyoga utilizes modified
poses that are designed to meet the specific needs of an individual and to
enhance healing, flexibility, and the strengthening of joints. Poses also intend
to invoke a feeling of well-being and strength. Emphasis of this yoga is on
coordinating breathing and movement.
Jivamukti
This style of yoga is rigorous in both physical and intellectual activity. It
promotes the educational aspect of the practice and extends access to where
these ideas derived. Each class centers on a theme, which is upheld by Sanskrit
chanting, readings, spoken word, asana sequencing, and breathing practices. It
has been said that many Jivamukti students have a richer knowledge of yoga
philosophy than many yoga teachers do.