What is Vinyasa Yoga?

Jun 1

What is Vinyasa Yoga?

Vinyasa yoga is a style of yoga that emphasizes the flow of movement with breath. Vinyasa means "to place in a special way," and in this practice, each movement is synchronized with the inhale or exhale of breath. This creates a continuous flow of movement that can be dynamic and challenging.

In a typical vinyasa class, students will move through a sequence of poses, known as a "vinyasa flow." These sequences can vary in length, difficulty, and style, but students can expect to move through a variety of standing, seated, and balancing poses.

One of the key aspects of Vinyasa yoga is the use of the breath to connect the mind and body. The breath is used to guide movement, deepen postures, and calm the mind. This connection between breath and movement helps students stay present in the moment, and can often lead to a state of meditation.

Vinyasa yoga can be a challenging practice, but it is suitable for practitioners of all levels. Modifications and variations are often offered to make poses more accessible or more challenging. The practice can also be tailored to specific goals, such as building strength or increasing mobility.

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Larissa Rzemienski

Larissa Rzemienski began her yoga journey to heal following the loss of her spouse at a young age. As she dove deeper into her yoga practice, she decided to embark on the journey to become a certified yoga teacher. In 2015 she completed her 200-hour teacher training through LifePower in Tempe, Arizona. In 2019, she completed her 300-hour teacher training through Urban Yoga in Phoenix, Arizona. In addition, Larissa has certifications in Yoga Nidra, Yin Yoga, Meditation, Restorative Yoga, and as a Sound Practitioner. Larissa has also led several yoga teacher training programs for 200 and 300 hour students.

Larissa creates yoga offerings, yoga sequences, and classes that are unique and specialized for all her clients. She weaves in creativity through all her classes and loves learning more about yoga philosophy and yoga sutras. Larissa has served as the local lululemon store ambassador for the past several years and has offered large community events and in-store events for the lululemon community.

Outside of teaching yoga, Larissa is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified School Guidance Counselor for Grades K-12. She is a telehealth counselor and teaches college courses in counseling and mental health. Larissa has a Master of Counseling degree, M.B.A. in Marketing, and Ed.S. in Leadership.

Larissa also serves as a Wish Granter for Make a Wish Arizona.