These flowing sequences, guided by the quality of your breath, will bring balance to your regular practice, particularly if it has become stale, painful, or incomplete in some way. Vinyasa Krama is also my attempt to provide useful and interesting Asana variations to practitioners and teachers of any tradition, age or ability. The five sequences displayed in my book (of the same name) are interconnected asana practices in increasing order of difficulty. Both have possible drawbacks and advantages. The second is about fitting the individual to the practice. The first method is about tailoring the practice to suit the individual. The second he called Vinyasa Shakti, a method by which he counted numbers to a group so they could follow the movement patterns precisely and consistently. The first he called Vinyasa Chikitsa, a therapeutic method of movement providing the steps needed to accomplish an Asana - as dictated by your individual constitution. Krishnamacharya to convey two different, though complementary approaches. Vinyasa Krama was also a phrase used by Professor T. Krama means ‘a step’ or ‘in stages.’ It also means to learn the postures one by one, observing the correct order. The term Vinyasa Krama, otherwise known as ‘moving by numbers’, is the tradition of practicing asana in a flowing sequence connected harmoniously by the breath. The techniques are simply pointing at the same universal truth every time - I am that. Meditation - we also focus on the big picture, continually returning to the spaciousness of the natural, effortless, non-dual self. It is personal and therefore requires a clear mind and open heart.Ħ. A teacher / student relationship must be ethical first, and technical second. This key aspect of integrating Yoga, Self and relationships is usually overlooked or even abused by many teachers, Yoga or otherwise. Self Inquiry - we explore self awareness in the context of our relationships to others. That is, a lack of individual guidance, plus the tendency to teach more advanced techniques (Kumbhaka for example) before a student knows how to breathe properly and without effort.ĥ. As most Pranayama classes are taught in a group format, this comes with some significant problems. Students learn based on commitment and ability, and are assessed as to whether each technique is appropriate. Pranayama - VK breathing techniques are comprehensive, taught over a period of time, in a step by step manner, via self practice. Self Practice class sizes are also generally limited in order to give individual attention.Ĥ. A Self Practice teacher guides and encourages he or she has to be objective and able to provide time, space and feedback. A key point we make is the importance of not relying on only one technique, sequence or tradition - the technique or tradition is the map, not the territory. Self practice is the key to all other aspects of Yoga - Pranayama, meditation, and self inquiry. Self Practice - rather than focusing on Led classes where the teacher will often teach what he or she is best at, we focus on self practice so the emphasis is on student maturity and learning / experiencing at your own pace. The VK method encompasses all possible physical activities including strength and conditioning, cardiovascular and aerobic fitness, use of weights, props and other devices.ģ. Inclusivity - This means that potentially any sequence, tradition or practice can be used under the VK umbrella. One claim we make on VK teaching is that we are able to teach more students than other Vinyasa methods - as neither age nor ability is a barrier.Ģ. This enables all Vinyasa Krama teachers to help a huge variety of students with different rates of learning. Students learn sequencing as a model for exploration rather than a goal to be reached. Individual - Vinyasa Krama is Yoga tailored for individuals - sequences that are scaled and modified for students with any physical condition. Here are a few photos to for the completion of Phase 1. Courses will commence from the new Mandiram from May 2019! Book soon to reserve your place! Initially there will be no onsite accommodation - but it is easy and affordable for you to find something own nearby. Phase 3: Student accommodation, kitchen, and student pool should be completed by the end of 2022. Phase 2: Private House and Pool will be completed by August 2020 Phase 1: VKM Shala is complete, with all your yoga needs provided! The land is beautiful, and we are just now at the end of Phase 1 and halfway through Phase 2. I have recently begun the process of building a new Yoga Shala in Ubud, Bali, just north of the Arjuna statue in Petulu. Krama - Stages of Development for the Mindįor more details on the core principles of VKM see below.
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