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Agni Vinyasa Yoga - The Movement of the Fire
Agni Vinyass is a Yoga system, the roots of which can be found in many traditions. It is Vinyassa (movement with breathing) of the Fire. It combines traditional Yoga systems such as Ashtanga, Iyengar, Kundalini, Satyananda as well as other newer forms such as Terpsichore and Yin Yoga.
Even though there are specified patterns of movements which are performed, every session is quite different to the previous as its main characteristics are the creativity, joy, enthusiasm and experimentation that are involved.
Even though the alignments and the correct execution of the asanas are vital elements in Agni Vinyasa Yoga, when the body is well trained and healthy, it is also important for it to take poses which go beyond the strict sense of alignment so as to activate the joints and the energy centres which lie within.
The movement of the fire is a more vigorous, from a physical aspect, form of practice. The aim of Agni Vinyasa is to purify the body and that is why it is so vigorous. On the mental level, its aim is to enhance concentration and that is why it is consecutive, without allowing the mind to escape at all. It includes asanas which aim at liberating and opening our heart and thus getting rid of all negative feelings. Furthermore, instructions are constantly given during the session regarding alignment so that the mind can become sensitive and responsive to stimuli received from the surroundings.
As far as the breathing is concerned, during the asanas, we have the Ujjayi breathing and in some poses the Bastrika Pranayama or Breath of Fire. In the beginning there is only one breathe to every move or pose, with the aim of stimulating the body quickly. Then, there are more rigorous movements, kriyas, on order to awaken the kundalini throughout the spinal region.
In some classes, especially when they are aimed at strengthening specific body parts, in some asanas, there is the pose-motion (repeated movements 3-5) and then again the pose.
All the bandhas which are executed during the Agni Vinyasa are related to the asanas performed.
The music is one of the basic elements of Agni Vinyasa, however, in more advanced classes it is recommended not to have music so as to allow the mind to concentrate. The music which is played during the session is mainly mantras, which has a faster rhythm at the beginning and which slows down towards the end of the lesson and becomes softer.
At the end of each lesson there is a guided relaxation session or Yoga Nidra and the duration of which depends on the remaining and available time we have.
Agni Vinyasa is a Yogic system which is based on COMPOSURE and the aim of which is deep realization of movement, which lies in the Centre, and the opening of the heart and mind, for a life full of acceptance and compassion.
Source:Spyros Kapnias Garudananda
Agni Vinyasa - Ashtanga - YogaWorks - Certified Teacher Spyros Kapnias - Garudananda
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