“Yoga is possible for anybody who really wants it. Yoga is universal….”

Sri Krishna Pattabhi Jois

July 26, 1915 – May 18, 2009

Vinyasa, विन्यास, in Sanskrit, is a style of yoga that links the body with the breath. To break down Vinyasa in Sanskrit, nyasa means “to place”, and vi means “in a special way.” In Vinyasa practice, we are placing the breath and body in a special way to connect our mind, body and soul. Vinyasa practice derives from Ashtanga fundamentals and Sri K. Pattabhi Jois teachings. Practice normally contains Sury Namaskar A, or Sun A, and flows through asanas, poses, using pranayama, breath, as the foundation of the flow.

Here is a video demonstrating Sury Namaskar A, Sun A.