Classes follow the structure of any yoga style, and can be womenonly, men-only or open to both men and women (depending on the studio). Naked yoga aims to redefine how we see yoga, placing emphasis on the artistry of each asana paired with the physicality and grace of the human body. RO CKE T YO GA Also known as 'The Rocket', this is the original power yoga as developed by Larry Schultz in San Francisco in the 1980s. It was actually given its name by Bob Weir of iconic rock band The Grateful Dead because ‘It gets you there faster!’ While rooted in Ashtanga tradition, Rocket yoga strips away the structure of the series and opens up a fun and experimental format. It’s dynamic, fast flowing and certainly not for the faint-hearted. Expect to move through a wide range of poses, working up a solid sweat and being physically and mentally challenged at every turn. SL ACKLIN E YO GA Affectionately called slackasana by its fans, Slackline yoga takes place on a slackline – a piece of webbing hung between two trees. For most people, simply standing on a slackline is a major achievement. Slackline yogis push themselves to the limits of balance, activating every stabilising muscle in their bodies for a killer core workout. It’s little wonder slacklining is said to improve everything from focus, breathing and bandhas to confidence and sense of humour. AQUA YO GA This yoga style was specially developed to help soothe pain and stiffness with the support of water. Classes explore standing, suspended and floating poses in a heated pool with props. It’s a gentle remedial practice, and participants needn’t be able to swim or have any yoga experience.
TRY S O ME THIN G N E W IN YO UR HO O D AE RIAL YO GA *Avirodha Hout Bay | www.avirodha.co.za *Lighten Up and Move Tokai | www.lightenupandmove.com *Samira Yoga Pretoria | www.samirayoga.co.za BRO GA *Dave Gardner Yoga Illovo, Craighall & Kyalami www.davegardneryoga.com *Wild Thing Sea Point | www.wildthingmoves.co.za HIP HO P YO GA *Wild Thing Sea Point | www.wildthingmoves.co.za HOTP O D YO GA *Hotpod Yoga Johannesburg Randburg | www.hotpodyoga.com *Hotpod Yoga Pretoria Menlopark | www.hotpodyoga.com N AKE D YO GA *Valentina Leo Cape Town | www.thelaboratoryoflove.com *Cape Men’s Yoga Cape Town Southern Suburbs www.capemensyoga.blogspot.co.za
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