CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

All the classes are meant to be appropriate for all levels of yoga practitioners.

Hatha Yoga

Hatha Yoga in a broader context of yoga is the overall physical practice and aspects of yoga. In a class description context, it implies a static form of practice where the practitioner holds the positions for longer periods of time. There is more of emphasis on alignment and technique. This class can be tailored towards beginners.

Vinyasa Yoga & Vinyasa Flow Yoga

Vinyasa Yoga implies more flowing movements between the poses. Synchronizing breath with movement is a major focus, along with technique and alignment. This style allows for the teacher to have creativity and design her/his own sequences.

Vinyasa Hatha Yoga

Vinyasa Hatha Yoga would be a combination between the above two styles. Many of the classes at Rina Yoga are taught in this Vinyasa Hatha format in order to provide a healthy balance for the students. Usually ending a pose with another Vinyasa!

Ashtanga Yoga – Modified

Ashtanga Yoga is a rigorous and intense style of yoga practice with a set sequence of poses originally designed by Patabhi Jois. This class is non-traditional Ashtanga Yoga class and has been modified to be challenging and fun.  The class can consist of the simple series or can be a combination of primary series, second series and sometimes third series poses.  Power Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga and Rocket Yoga are based on this style.

Dharma Yoga

Inspired by the teachings and classes of Yoga Master Sri Dharma Mittra, this class moves smoothly through traditional poses and sequences as well as some more modern exercises following with relaxation and meditation. Benjamin has been teaching since 2003 and has 200 and 500-hour certification from the Dharma Yoga Center in New York where he was an assistant to Sri Dharma Mittra and the center.

Hatha-Raja Yoga

Ha=Sun Tha=Moon Uniting the two, mind and body through the physical practice of yoga asanas (postures).  Strength, flexibility, balance and control are some of the physical benefits. The class consists of traditional and modern postures, sequences and exercises.
Raja=Royal Mastery over the mind through meditation. Guided meditation is practiced throughout the class before the movement, during, in relaxation and after.
Beginners, intermediate and advanced students are welcome to practice.

Spanglish Yoga

Experience the true Miami style of yoga! Practice a Vinyasa Hatha style format with your instructions in English and Spanish that way everyone in Miami can enjoy yoga together!  All levels welcome.