This is a question I am frequently asked, particularly by new yoga students and beginners. On my flyers and websites I describe it as “A gentle form of Yoga using postures to support and develop the breath. It is a meditative approach, suitable for all abilities.” but that really doesn’t do it justice. Viniyoga is the legacy of the great teacher Krishnamacharya and his son Desikachar who carried on his father’s teachings and founded the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandarim in Chenna

Swimming – Ujjayi breathing, in a yoga practice and in pranayama, extends your overall breath length when practiced regularly over time. This improves the efficiency of your breath whist training and competing, particularly if you struggle to do 2 complete breaths with your head down in front crawl. Cycling – many yoga postures help develop core strength which is so important for cyclists, such as upward raised leg pose below. The quads and knees can be strengthened and suppo