Vinyasa Yoga
at Flow Yoga Westgate
Vinyasa yoga is A moving meditation – tying movement to breathe, you flow through a sequence of poses, engaging cardio and strength.
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What to expect
“A moving meditation”
When you hear the term “yoga flow”, or “a flow”, the type of yoga probably being referenced is Vinyasa. A Vinyasa flow is a strung together series of posture + breathe, moved through in a rhythmic flow. With a variety of poses and transitions available, nearly no two classes are alike.
A bystander with no background knowledge may look upon a vinyasa yoga class and think it is all free-flowing movement with no sequence or series, and, well, that’s the fun of it!
The derivative of the word Vinyasa:* “nyasa” means “to place”* “vi” means “in a special way”
There is consciousness and purpose to each pose, position, transition, breathe. Vinyasa is a playground - we can run around freely, feel wind in our bodies and fire in our souls, in a controlled environment, set by sequence.
While no two vinyasa yoga classes are alike, there are commonalities that streamline through each of them:
In a Vinyasa yoga class, you engage your Ujjayi Breathe. This is the act of inhaling deeply and exhaling thoroughly, all through your nose. This generates a feeling of relaxation, giving intention to each and every inhale..… and exhale.
Ujjayi Breath also helps build heat in your body during the practice, which coincides with another factor of the Vinyasa flow - it can be a bit of a cardio workout. The Sun Salutations, along with Chaturanga Dandasana, add some aerobatics to the vinyasa flow, and this is where you typically work up a sweat.
Sun Salutations - the standard warm up of a Vinyasa yoga class; a set series of movement that, physically, bring you up into a mountain pose and down, again, onto your belly, within the course of a few breathes. There are two components - Sun A and Sun B - and, typically, you move through each set three times.
Chaturanga Dandasana - this is the key transition that ends / begins each section of the series. It engages the core, arm muscles, back muscles…. well, let’s just say it engages the entire body.
Limited breathing? Cardio workout?? Excuse me, what?
No worries - like every practice of yoga, a sacred child’s pose is always available to you. And, your instructor will guide you through each piece of the practice, advising ways you can alter or adjust to fit the flow into the practice your body needs.
And, again, no two classes are alike - your instructor will take the standard blueprint and make it their own, based on their own teachings, experience, intention and general individuality.
A Vinyasa flow is a great way to engage strength, sweat, body and mind. It provides joy and peace, all in one. A moving meditation.
So, what are you waiting for? Let’s play.
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at Flow Yoga Westgate
Flow Yoga Westgate is the #1 rated vinyasa studio in Austin
2,000+
5 star reviews
Flow yoga is a safe, excellent location for yoga sessions. Great teachers and multiple rooms available for classes offered. Very well maintained space, always clean and welcoming.
Daru B.
5 star review for Flow Yoga Westgate
April 8, 2025
Nice studio; friendly teachers. Classes are not overcrowded. I enjoy coming here.
Rebecca J.
5 star review for Flow Yoga Westgate
April 11, 2025
I recently did the trial membership and will definitely be converting to a regular membership. The classes are all very approachable, the teacher’s knowledgeable and friendly, and your membership lets you go to any of the locations, which gives me options at home or work. Great classes, great vibe 10/10 recommend.
Jennifer A.
5 star review for Flow Yoga Westgate
April 8, 2025
Wonderful range of class offerings and locations. Definitely recommend!
Krista M.
5 star review for Flow Yoga Westgate
April 2, 2025
I can't believe I've lived in Austin for so long without discovering Flow Yoga. I love this studio, the staff, the instructors, the clients. Everyone I've come into contact with have been open, warm and welcoming. The Ra studio is light, airy and large. I like the built in stage and when the instructor uses it, it helps that everyone in the class can see them. I like that the instructors can be hands on as being manipulated into the correct postures is a key to understanding and practicing to your best ability. I would highly recommend anyone to give this wonderfully inclusive, spiritual studio a try. I'm also excited to be taking my first teacher training class here with Angie. I've been waiting for years to find the right course. I hope its everything I have been waiting for.
Sasha P.
5 star review for Flow Yoga Westgate
April 1, 2025
Great range of classes and the events on the weekend makes this studio different from others and help foster community. The space inside is very beautiful and smells nice. It’s affordable and I even found a great masseuse who works from a beautiful room there. They always have mats to borrow for free if you forget yours. Sometimes there are some technical glitches on the mindbody app where it won’t allow you to sign up for weekend or one-time events, but if you come to the studio you can sign in easily there.
Xin Y.
5 star review for Flow Yoga Westgate
March 30, 2025
I arrived at the studio by a happy accident, and ended up staying for the entire day. Flow Westgate is a spacious, clean, and vibrant studio with friendly staff and comfortable amenities. With plenty of options for all levels of yogis, I highly recommend this Austin studio.
Courtney B.
5 star review for Flow Yoga Westgate
April 1, 2025
The greatest experience I’ve had in a long while. Well worth sweating for
Will A.
5 star review for Flow Yoga Westgate
April 1, 2025
Friendly, chill yoga studio with all kinds of yoga to satisfy all levels of experience and physical/emotional needs. Teachers meet students where they are and offer many modifications.
Melissa T.
5 star review for Flow Yoga Westgate
March 20, 2025
Flow Yoga at Westgate is my definite "happy place". The instructors are fantastic, the people you meet in class are too. The variety of styles of yoga you can choose from are vast and if you need some zen-time in your daily life, Flow Yoga, is definitely worth your time to join. The membership options are great too. You'll find what fits your needs and budget most definitely!
Carmen G.
5 star review for Flow Yoga Westgate
March 20, 2025
