What is Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga?
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is a style of yoga codified and popularized by K. Pattabhi Jois during the 20th century which is often promoted as a modern-day form of classical Indian yoga. Ashtanga means eight limbs or branches, of which asana or physical yoga posture is merely one branch, breath or pranayama is another. Both Pattabhi Jois and Sharath Jois, his grandson, encourage practice of Ashtanga Yoga - all eight limbs. The first two limbs - Yamas and Niyamas - are given special emphasis to be practiced in conjunction with the 3rd and 4th limbs (asana and pranayama).
A series of dynamic postures will enable you reach a meditative state whilst stretching the deepest muscles and certainly getting up a good detoxifying sweat!
What is Yin Yoga?
Yin yoga: a meditative and gentle approach accessible to all based on the principles of Taoist yoga. Incorporating long stretches combining slow and deep breathing. Characterized by postures held for several minutes, Yin yoga allows you to work the whole body and mind.
Since it targets connective tissue rather than focusing on muscle, Yin yoga significantly improves the overall flexibility of the body and the health of joints, organs and even bones. The long duration of each pose of Yin yoga promotes relaxation. By holding the poses longer, you will be able to reach a calm and elevated level of concentration which will allow you, during the sessions, to learn how to relax not only during the class but during day to day life.
About Perpignan Yoga
A small family run yoga school set in magnificent gardens, close to Perpignan city centre but giving the feeling of being in the heart of the countryside. We are passionate about yoga and the benefits to both the body and mind.
We incorporate the traditional postures of Ashtanga Yoga with a modern Vinyasa twist giving each class a unique feeling; keeping both the mind and body active and engaged. We love to add music to our classes!
We have a fabulous network of qualified teachers in the Perpignan area. The principal teacher is Ilona Waller. She is English but completed her training in French so can guide in both languages. Ilona is qualified with the Yoga Alliance and holds a RYS 200 in Ashtanga Vinyasa.
She is also a qualified landscape gardener and mum of 3 children. She has been practicing for over 15 years having fallen in love with Yoga in Nepal whilst travelling. She has practiced with many teachers around the world including India, USA, UK and Morocco. The more she travels, the more yoga techniques and practices she acquires to share with her students.
Location
During the winter months our classes are held in our light and airy yoga studio overlooking the wonderful gardens. In the summer months, from April to October we practice in the gardens amongst the flowers and natural beauty.
