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vinyasa
krama?

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personal
practice

yoga for the
three stages
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the meaning of vinyasa krama

The Meaning of Vinyasa Krama

Krishnamacharya used the term Vinyasa Krama to describe his yoga method. It is a Sanskrit term that has a rich meaning.

Vinyasa means art. In Vinyasa Krama the body and breath are brought together in beautifully orchestrated motion. Vinyasa also means variation. In Indian music, the word vinyasa is used to describe variations upon a theme. Vinyasa Krama uses numerous variations of each posture to gracefully explore the possibilities of the body.

Krama means order or method. In Vinyasa Krama, postures are organised in a logical sequence. Each posture can be first experienced through the easier vinyasas and then gradually mastered by moving through all the variations. In this way the body is opened up in a gentle process, achieving deep transformation without force or injury.