Is there a huge problem with Vinyasa?

So many people step into a yoga class expecting an ancient practice, yet most modern vinyasa is actually a recent aesthetic invention.

In this episode, Ava unpacks the toxic patterns shaping the modern yoga industry, why students often hand their authority over without realising it, and what a body led, trauma-informed practice looks and feels like in comparison.

If you love yoga, teach yoga, or care about spiritual integrity, this conversation offers clarity, context and a deeper understanding of what you are truly practicing.

Listen in and share how this information lands for you. Whether you agree or disagree, we welcome your reflections.

 

Relevant links: 

Podcast episode: 4 stages of spiritual seeking

Functional Flow Yoga Teacher Training 

 

Chapter markers: 

00:00 Introduction to the topic
01:43 Setting the context for this conversation
07:00 Why Ava is positioned to speak on these topics
12:10 What modern vinyasa actually is and the goals behind it
15:44 The core issues within this style of practice
20:45 A body led, trauma-informed approach compared with the medicalised yoga model
26:16 The origins of Hatha Yoga and a summary of key points
30:50 Invitation to share your thoughts

 

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