Breath Centered Yoga
a holistic approach to well being
​what is Viniyoga?
Viniyoga is an accessible, holistic form of therapeutic yoga. The prefix “vini” means to tailor or adapt, meaning this is a system designed to meet you where you are. This practice can support you in all phases of life, in moments of differing physical, emotional and mental capacity. The emphasis is always on the function of a particular pose, breath pattern or chant, and how each of us can best achieve that function given our own circumstances. Linking body, breath, and the movement of the spine, our attention is drawn progressively inward, leading to natural experiences of concentration, meditation and discernment.
T.K.V. DESIKACHAR
The torchbearer of Viniyoga is T.K.V. Desikachar. He spent his life transmitting the work of his father, Yoga Master T. Krishnamacharya, into a comprehensive body of work available to folks of all generations, communities and cultures. I’m incredibly grateful to all who have carried this tradition forward and made it accessible to me.
the torchbearer
my teacher & mentor
MELISSA SHAH
What a gift to have Melissa Shah of Find Your Breath as my mentor and teacher in this work. With her guidance, I'm learning to decolonize my practice, by studying in South Asian led spaces and centering the experience of PoGM and LGBTQIA+ practitioners. Melissa’s teaching is deeply grounded and authentic, both in lineage and her lived experience of the teachings. She shows me what it looks like to teach right at the intersection of yoga and social justice, and that there is no separation between them.
ON GOING CLASSES
I offer three weekly ongoing classes - Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:30pm and Saturday mornings at 8:30am (PST). These classes are hybrid, meaning you can attend in person at Sierra 2 Community Center in Sacramento or from anywhere via Zoom. They are frequently full with a waitlist, and pre-registration is required - to inquire about current availability and pricing, please send me an email! madlohmanyoga@gmail.com
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