Before I went to Kripalu, I primarily took vinyasa flow classes. At Kripalu, our main practice was hatha yoga. Pretty significant difference. I love my vinyasa flow classes. Most of them are hot and vigorous and I always end the class feeling as though I'd gotten an amazing workout. But I also realize the vigorous vinyasa classes generally attract students looking for a very specific practice.
What I love about Kripalu yoga is how it integrates all the different types of yoga: Bhakti (devotion), Karma (action/sequence), Jnana (knowledge) and Hatha (physical health) into one practice. Getting that full yoga experience is what truly draws me to the mat. Kripalu focuses a great deal on centering, meditation, self-inquiry and compassion (on and off the mat).
While I still love my vigorous vinyasa, I now have a much deeper appreciation of the history, philosophy, and ethics of yoga. My initial intention is to construct a Kripalu yoga class for beginners, infused with bits and pieces of yogic philosophy. At the same time, I would like my asana sequence to have a nice flow...sort of a slow-mo vinyasa flow. So that is my challenge/goal for today. Happy Friday!
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