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
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5 star reviews
Great studio! I love the classes and the vibe and it's very affordable. There are always a lot of options for classes too.
E T.
5 star review for Flow Yoga Westgate
February 13, 2025
Great studio & staff- very friendly and helpful - enjoyed my yoga sessions whilst visiting the USA
Toral P.
5 star review for Flow Yoga Westgate
February 11, 2025
I am OBSESSED with this place. If I wasn't traveling / moving again I would have easily made this my go-to spot living in Austin. Every instructor, class and fellow student was so kind and warm. I can't wait to come back every time I visit Austin
Brooke F.
5 star review for Flow Yoga Westgate
February 11, 2025
This is a proper yoga studio! In the age of performative spirituality and competitive mindsets, the teachers at Flow Yoga bring grounded, authentic, creative, and healing energy to every class. My favorite class is Meg's Sunday morning Mobility & Flexibility class but I'll also do anything taught by JJ Pepper.
Paige L.
5 star review for Flow Yoga Westgate
February 12, 2025
I’ve been going to Jillian’s amazing flow classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for over a year and can’t say enough about them. Recently, having more time on my hands, I’ve been checking out daytime classes and have been consistently impressed by all of the instructors. The studio is truly a magical place where no matter what is going on in your life, if you make it there and onto a mat you will always be so glad you did.
Victoria H.
5 star review for Flow Yoga Westgate
February 4, 2025
I’m so glad I found Flow Yoga Westgate! All of the instructors are caring and truly love what they do. Not only do they offer a great variety of classes and schedules but they have wonderful special events and retreats. I love the sense of community I feel when I’m there.
Lisa G.
5 star review for Flow Yoga Westgate
February 4, 2025
Every class I’ve attended at Flow Yoga has been better than the last! Truly a great spot to get your yoga fix-whether you want to relax, build strength, build flexibility, or just get a really good workout, Flow Yoga has it all.
Alicia C.
5 star review for Flow Yoga Westgate
February 5, 2025
I wanted to get back to a regular yoga practice at a studio, so I tried Flow Yoga Westgate with their new student special. The studio staff, instructors, and clientele are very welcoming. There are a variety of instructors, yoga styles, and classes available at times that work with busy schedules. I love it so much that I continued with the Unlimited option. One of the nice things about this "membership" is there are no contracts, no sign-up fee, and no cancellation fee. A bonus is their tasty yogi tea!
Janet R.
5 star review for Flow Yoga Westgate
February 6, 2025
Flow Yoga is everything you want in a yoga studio/community. I am so grateful I found them! The classes are transformative and healing, every single one! And the instructors are encouraging and soothing, challenging and nurturing. I feel like I'm floating when I walk out of each class. Even with a busy schedule, I am able to find a class/studio I can make it to, and kept my 30 day daily commitment to yoga. Now that 30 days have passed, I'm completely hooked and fully committed to Flow Yoga.
Sherry K.
5 star review for Flow Yoga Westgate
January 29, 2025
I love it here! I've never belonged to a yoga studio and I've felt welcomed. This is a great place for a beginner (such as myself) to enjoy yoga and not feel intimidated.
Sabrina P.
5 star review for Flow Yoga Westgate
January 30, 2025
