FAQ

Have you always wanted to try yoga but don’t know where to begin? Start here with my FAQ guide for Bend Not Break Yoga.

1. What is yoga?
   Yoga is an ancient spiritual, mental, and physical practice aiming to unite the body, mind, and spirit, often leading to self-realization. Traditional Yoga is so much more than just doing a cool pose, or becoming flexible! The practice of yoga embodies a holistic, 8-limbed path emphasizing mindfulness, breathwork (pranayama), meditation, and ethical living (yamas and niyamas). It is an internal, daily practice focused on cultivating self-awareness, personal transformation, and spiritual connection rather than mere physical flexibility or strength.
2. What is Vinyasa yoga?
   It is a type of yoga that is dynamic and links physical postures (asanas) with breath, creating a continuous, rhythmic movement often described as moving meditation.
3. What is Hatha yoga?
   “Hatha” is a Sanskrit word meaning “force” or “effort,” traditionally referring to the system of physical techniques aimed at balancing opposing energies—often interpreted as ha (sun) and tha (moon). Known for a slower pace this practice typically involves holding poses to build strength, improve flexibility, and enhance alignment.
4. What is Slow Flow yoga?
   Slow Flow is a modern style of Vinyasa yoga, and is great for beginners. It is a style of Vinyasa yoga that allows students the time to explore alignment and sensation in each pose.
5. Who should practice yoga?
   Anyone and everyone! Yoga can be easily adapted to feet an individuals needs, making it accessible to everyone; regardless of age, fitness level or flexibility. Yoga has brought me back from many an injury, and has drastically improved my quality of life with various chronic illnesses.
6. I’m a beginner and have never practiced yoga before, can I still attend a class?
   Yes! We are all students of yoga and are constantly learning, everyone is welcome. Group classes are a great way to start, as well as booking a private 1:1 session with a yoga teacher. Bend Not Break offers private yoga classes at a 20% discount to first time students who are new to the practice.