Vinyasa is a Sanskrit word that means “to place in a special way.”

Or, more simply … it means “to flow” from pose to pose with mindfulness.

While some Yoga traditions translate Vinyasa on the mat into a seriously sweaty form of exercise, that sort of misses the point.

Vinyasa uses breath and mindfulness and drishti (steady gaze) to connect the movement of the practice regardless of how sweaty and fast or how gently and slowly you move. The intensity of the practice is up to you.

And, although there’s nothing wrong with Sun Salutations, Vinyasa practice can be much more than Sun Salutations, too!

This week in YogaPaloozaVille, how “flow” can you go?

Monday, July 16 ~ Vinyasa: Rock

We start from our rock – Tadasana, Mountain.

Wait. What Was That?

From Mountain, we’ll use breath and mindfulness and Drishti to move through a classic Vinyasa practice … clearing away the distractions that can impede our life flow.

Wednesday, July 18 ~ Vinyasa: Roll

A Yoga “flow” can begin anywhere – standing, sitting, even lying down.  Wednesday’s not-so-classic Vinyasa flow practice can lubricate sticky joints and rejuvenate body, mind, and heart. A little untraditional? A little off the beaten path? Sure. Just roll with it …

It’s never too late to unroll your mat with us in YogaPaloozaVille!  

Peaceful Hands Yoga | 228 Warren Street | Orange, Virginia 

The YogaPalooza schedule is here. General class info, including directions to the studio, is here.

Flow, Flow, Flow Your Boatingly Yours, Jackie

“Move The Way Joy Makes You Move.”

Quick reminder — this is the last week of the Mo’Spring Yoga session with classes on Monday and Wednesday this week, 4:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m..  So be sure to get your classes in before we wrap up the session.

And, I know that some of you like to print the YogaPalooza calendar to keep track of the quirky summer schedule.  So, I’ve put together a downloadable copy in PDF format for you.  It makes a lovely addition to any refrigerator.  Or, take it with you.

Interesting photos of your calendar and you out in the world — at your office, on the beach, in the garden, out for a walk with your dogs, on the mat! — are always welcomed. And, yes, you’ll win a prize if your photo is the super-duper awesomest!

Email your YogaPalooza-ish photos to jackie@peacefulhands.com

Here’s the calendar: YogaPalooza 2018 Calendar

And, for more info on YogaPalooza, including details on the schedule, visit here: Ready … Set … It’s YogaPalooza 2018!

And, yes, please share the calendar with your friends — it would be great to welcome more friends to the Peaceful Hands Yoga community this summer and your referral and outreach would mean a great deal.  Thank you!

See you on the mat! 

Paloozfully Yours, Jackie