Vinyasa Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Core
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Stretching
- Primary Muscle
- Core
- Secondary Muscles
- Shoulders, Hip Flexors, Legs
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- stretching
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 3.5
- Alternate Names
- Vinyasa Flow
How to: Vinyasa
- Begin in a standing position with feet together.
- Inhale, reaching your arms overhead.
- Exhale, folding forward into a forward bend.
- Step or jump back into a plank position.
- Lower into a chaturanga and then move into upward facing dog.
- Exhale into downward facing dog and hold.
- Repeat the sequence, flowing through each movement with your breath.
Common Mistakes
- Holding your breath during transitions.
- Misaligning the knees with the toes in standing poses.
- Rushing through the poses instead of flowing smoothly.
Modifications
- Perform with knees bent if you are experiencing tightness.
- Use a yoga block for stability if reaching the ground is difficult.
Tips
- Focus on your breath to maintain a fluid motion.
- Engage your core throughout the movements for better stability.
- Maintain a relaxed posture to enhance flexibility and reduce tension.
Vinyasa Alternatives
Tags
yoga
stretching
flexibility
vinyasa
core
breathing