Yoga FAQ: What is a Vinyasa?

Here’s what it means to “take a Vinyasa.”

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In general yoga usage, a Vinyasa is a short sequence that’s often repeated several times in a yoga class.

The Vinyasa sequence we practice today originates from the Ashtanga system of yoga. In general, it consists of the following poses:

• Chaturanga Dandasana