Vinyasa

Pronounced: vin-YAH-suh

Wellness glossary · Yoga

Yoga · definition

A Sanskrit-derived term commonly used in modern yoga to describe sequencing movement with breath, especially in flowing posture classes.

How the term is used

In studio schedules, 'Vinyasa' or 'flow' usually describes a class where postures transition continuously rather than being practiced mostly one at a time.

Why it matters

It is one of the most common class-style terms beginners encounter.

Read the guide Yoga for Beginners: What Yoga Is, How It Works, and Where to Start

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Where this fits in a practice

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