Styles

Hatha Yoga

Hatha refers to all physical practices of yoga (rather than other aspects such as meditation or chanting for example). If you think of yoga as a tree, Hatha is the trunk and all other traditions are the branches.

In studio terms, Hatha yoga now commonly refers to a class that is less flowing and holds poses for longer periods. Hatha classes tend to be relatively gentle, although some are coupled with Vinyasa or “flow,” in which holding poses is combined with dynamic movement for a stronger class.

Hatha yoga classes often have a theme, for example: flexibility, strength, core, heart-opening, hip-opening etc. This just means that the class will have been designed to suit a specific goal or purpose in the body.

Vinyasa Yoga

Vinyasa is an umbrella term for a variety of styles which coordinate movement and breath. It is otherwise known as flow yoga, fit-flow, dynamic yoga or Vinyasa flow. Vinyasa classes tend to flow from one pose to the next without pausing, connecting one movement with one breath.

The poses are usually taught in a little less detail than Hatha classes, but Vinyasa tends to offer a strong physical workout. If you're new to yoga, it’s a good idea to take a few classes in a slower style first to get a feel for the poses.

Sound healing with Tibetan bowls

Sound Healing using Tibetan singing bowls is a therapeutic session where meditative healing sound produces deep state of relaxation and helps relieving all forms of physical, mental, or emotional stress. A session of sound healing aims at rejuvenating the soul, mind and body. It will calm the brainwaves and can easily support them to reach into Alpha wave(8-14hz - which provides calmness, tranquility and creativity), Theta wave (4-8hz which brings inspiration, intuition and dream recall) during meditation time.

Ashtanga Yoga

Ashtanga is a more vigorous style of yoga. It offers a set series of poses, each held for five breaths and punctuated by a half sun salutation to keep up the pace. In a 60 or 75 minute Ashtanga yoga class, only a part of the primary series is taught. The full series lasts around 90 minutes on average.

Yin yoga

Yin yoga focuses on passive postures that target the connective tissues in the hips, pelvis and lower spine. Poses are held for anywhere between one and 10 minutes, often with props. The aim is to increase flexibility and encourage a sense of release and letting go. Yin is a good way to learn the basics of meditation and stilling the mind, ideal for those who need to relax. It is also suitable for athletic types who need to release tension in overworked joints.

Restorative yoga

Restorative yoga is all about healing the mind and body through simple poses often held for as long as 20 minutes, with the help of props such as bolsters, pillows and straps. Unlike many other styles of yoga, Restorative is a passive practice, with a focus on releasing rather than strengthening or lengthening muscles. It is similar to Yin yoga, though with less emphasis on flexibility and more on deep relaxation. Restorative can be a deeply meditative practice, as it works with the emotional as well as the physical body.

Inside Flow

Music drives the Inside Flow Yoga classes and frames the whole sequence. During the Inside Flow class, you gently move from one posture to another carried by the music, bringing you into a trance-like, almost meditative state. Movement and breath are ONE. You can’t synchronize them because they already come together. You can only enhance your breath. When we practice, the key idea is the actual movement BETWEEN the postures, not the posture itself. The important thing is how you get to the posture. Inside Flow is an evolution of Vinyasa Flow and therefore, it is recommended for intermediate and advanced practitioners only.