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Slow YOGA
Calming the Mind with Slow Movements
Slow yoga is based on traditional hatha yoga movements. In slow yoga, the movements are performed very slowly, with a highly mindful approach. Calm and conscious breathing is an essential part of slow yoga. The key is to find a connection to your deep breath. A calm breathing rhythm, especially longer exhalations, activates the vagus nerve, which in turn activates our parasympathetic nervous system. This has numerous benefits for our body, including hormone regulation (e.g., lowering cortisol levels) and cardiovascular health (reducing heart rate and blood pressure). These changes reduce the body’s stress state and calm the mind.
All of these factors contribute to our overall well-being and help our body recover. The asanas performed slowly support this state of bodily calm. Over time, the body becomes more stable and balanced.
Slow yoga is well-suited for beginners, but even those who have practiced yoga for a long time can discover a new dimension of yoga in slow yoga. At its best, slow yoga is meditative, effectively opening and cleansing the body’s energies. Slow yoga is an excellent remedy for stress.
ASHTANGA YOGA
Dynamic, but gentle movement.
HATHA YOGA
Comprehensive body strengthening.
SLOW YOGA
Calming the mind with slow movements.