Viniyoga is a unique term to describe a specific practice of Yoga. By definition, it means “leaving” and focuses on detachment. It also means application, so you could say that Viniyoga stands for practicing the applications of detachment. The creator of Viniyoga developed it in the 1970s, and to this day his original plans and passion for the practice are still being used. With Viniyoga you will practice deepening your self awareness, heightening your health, strengthening your core, and improving your mental well being. Like many yoga variations, the benefits of practicing it are intensified and doubled each time you take a class.

Viniyoga is special, and requires knowledge of oneself and the willingness to hand over that information to a Viniyoga practitioner and teacher of the art. When performed properly and with full belief that it will benefit you wholly, Viniyoga can change your entire life around for the positive as well as physically beneficial side effects.

Unlike other yoga practices, Viniyoga is very much an individual practice. When taking part in viniyoga sessions, you will likely be alone with a mentor or teacher and no one else. This allows you to fully focus on the asanas and poses that are taking place. It is used as a therapeutic yoga practice and is far less strenuous than other yoga forms, such as power yoga. That being said, breathing exercises are a large part of this yoga style, and breathing is incorporated into every pose and focused on as if it were the single most important thing. The deep breathing technique allows you to bend to certain degrees, and opens your body up for the healing that takes place during yoga sessions.

Four parted breaths, lengthening breathing exercises, and meditation are examples of important breathing components of Viniyoga. Individuals engaging in Viniyoga will experience relieved lower back pain, peace of mind, calm mentalities, and strong hips. This yoga style is easy enough for anyone, and highly recommended for those in physical therapy, mental therapy, and individuals who have difficult with other more intense yoga styles.