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Viniyoga
Viniyoga, meaning “application”, refers to a style of Hatha yoga that is adapted,
or applied, to each individual’s unique needs. Length and intensity of training
is adjusted for a practitioner’s needs. Unlike Iyengar Yoga, Viniyoga places less
emphasis on rigorously correct positioning in asana, instead allowing knees or elbows
bent in a posture to suit the needs of the individual. The pace is much less rigorous
than a Vinyasa, Ashtanga or Power Yoga class. Because of its inherently personal
nature, Viniyoga is often taught in private sessions, especially for the rehabilitation
of injury. However, it is not simple a yoga for rehab; well-trained athletes can
also derive benefit, as Viniyoga can also be adjusted to be more challenging.
Viniyoga is also unique in that in addition to holding a pose for an extended period
of time, the pose is also performed repeatedly. Pranayama, breathing exercises,
plays an important role in Viniyoga, as does chanting, meditation, and scriptural
(Vedic) study. Sequences and series are developed in relation to the needs of the
practitioner.
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Viniyoga is considered a very relaxed and therupeutic form of yoga. It was first
developed by T. Krishnamacharya and then taught by his son T.K.V. Desikachar in
the 1970s. His student Gary Kratfsow now leads international education of Viniyoga
teachers.
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