Thursday, July 30, 2015

The BodhiFlow™


I'm going to quote straight out of our Bodhi Yoga Teacher Certification Manual, because I want to have this definition handy to remind myself often:

"(BodhiFlow™) Honors Sattva with a moving meditation of yoga poses that flow together in a very inspired way. It is different from traditional vinyasas in that it moves slower, with the primary focus being on releasing the core tightness in the body. We do this by focusing on slow, steady movements where the individual postures cease to be separate from one another and the pace supports something called: "Time Under Tension", where the muscles, balance and mind build stronger with less repetitions, than fast paced, traiditonal vinyasas.

...we use the full breath with each movement, rather than shortening our breath to keep up with our repetitions. 

The BodhiFlow™ awakens the Prana or "Life Force" of the body, mind and spirit."

Still working on that downward dog
 In the last 15-20 years I have done many Sun Salutations, many years of traditional vinyasas. Loved some experiences, hated others. The last 6 months I have done BodhiFlow™ regularly, and I love the way it has improved my body/mind fitness level. I am much stronger and more flexible and the improvement has come gently!

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