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our philosophy
In Vinyasa Yoga, movement is intimately linked to the breath. With the breath, we build inner heat, concentrate our focus and energies and moniter our practice for a healthy balance of effort and grace. The Asana (physical aspect, or poses) practice is intended to be challenging in order to reach and grow beyond our perceived limitations and become more compassionate with the struggles of others. At its best, Vinyasa Yoga may combine the discipline and focus on the breath found in Ashtanga Yoga, the flexibility- and heat-building aspects of Power Yoga, the precision and alignment of Iyengar Yoga, and the meditative, restorative and spiritual dimensions found in the Kripalu, Sivananda and Integral traditions. This is what we try to bring to our teaching of Bhava Vinyasa Yoga. bhava vinyasa All Bhava Yoga classes—Bhava Vinyasa, Basic Cycle, Sunburst and Meditation—are interrelated and complementary. Bhava Vinyasa and Sunburst classes are appropriate for all students experienced with Ujjayi breath; while those new to yoga would be best served by Basic Cycle classes. These classes are also good for people who want to increase or refresh their knowledge of the finer points of alignment, focus and breathing. Bhava Vinyasa is distinguished by attention to alignment and thoughtful sequencing of poses, which promote ease, grace and safety at all levels; and by providing generous, hands-on assistance with alignment and breath instruction to all students throughout the entire course of class. We emphasize:
With the Bhava Vinyasa practice, we are cultivating our inner and outer health and equanimity. You will become simultaneously more energized and more rested, serenely able to balance effort and grace in your life as in your practice. Bhava Vinyasa is also inextricably linked with the tradition of yoga philosophy, and spiced with many other spiritual traditions, such as Sufism, Buddhism and Wicca. At the same time, we remain completely committed to providing a non-dogmatic and non-religious space in which to explore your whole self. Thus, while we may give readings from spiritual texts, or link such insights with the practice in class, you will never be preached to or told what to believe.
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All yoga is designed to help us grow more centered and serene, more compassionate; more comfortable with ourselves and more loving with all other beings. Good health and physical fitness are side benefits of many schools of Yoga. The difference is only in technique. At Bhava, we have the deepest respect for all yoga traditions. 