Gentle Yoga Flow

What is Gentle Yoga Flow?

Gentle Yoga Flow is a deeply nourishing and accessible style of yoga that maintains the core principle of synchronizing movement with the breath, but at a slower, more deliberate, and less demanding pace than a standard Vinyasa class. Poses are held for longer periods, and transitions are mindful and gradual.

This style provides the perfect environment to explore proper alignment, cultivate a sense of inner calm, and focus on deep, therapeutic stretching. It is an excellent choice for recovery, relaxation, and establishing a sustainable, lifetime practice.

How Can Gentle Yoga Flow Benefit Your Body and Mind?

Gentle Flow is focused on deep restoration, accessibility, and mindful engagement:

  • Reduced Joint Stress: The slower, controlled pace protects the joints and makes the class ideal for individuals managing stiffness, minor injuries, or recovering from strenuous activities.

  • Increased Mindfulness: Slower transitions and longer holds allow for greater introspection and connection to the body's subtle sensations, promoting deep mental rest.

  • Enhanced Muscle and Fascia Release: Holding poses for an extended duration encourages a deeper, more therapeutic stretch in connective tissues and muscles.

  • Deep Relaxation and Stress Relief: The emphasis on gentle movement and rhythmic, deep breathing actively down-regulates the nervous system, promoting profound calm and stress reduction.

  • Improved Balance and Stability: Focusing on foundational poses strengthens stabilizing muscles and improves body awareness.

The Luníc Specialized Gentle Flow Experience:

Our Gentle Yoga Flow 60 Min class is designed as a sanctuary for slow, intentional movement:

  • Restorative Pace: The class moves at a pace that allows you to fully arrive in each pose, ensuring safety and maximizing the therapeutic benefits of the alignment.

  • Therapeutic Use of Props: Our certified instructors encourage the use of blocks, straps, and blankets to fully support the body in poses, allowing for deep, passive release without strain.

  • Emphasis on the Breath: We guide you through simple yet powerful breathing techniques (pranayama) to calm the mind, deepen the stretch, and lead you toward a final, restorative relaxation (Savasana)..

Drop-in: 35$

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • This class is suitable for absolute beginners, individuals seeking stress relief, those needing recovery, seniors, or anyone who prefers a less intense, slower-paced, and deeply mindful practice.

  • Vinyasa Flow focuses on continuous, dynamic, and often vigorous movement. Gentle Flow focuses on holding poses longer, using fewer complex transitions, and maintaining a slower, more restorative rhythm.

  • Yes, you will build foundational strength, core stability, and improve balance by holding poses with attention. It is a workout for the body's subtle, supporting structures and a profound workout for the mind.

  • Our Yoga Flow is typically held at room temperature, making it comfortable and accessible. The heat you generate comes from your internal effort and continuous movement.

  • Please bring comfortable layered clothing, and a water bottle. We have high-quality props (blocks, straps, mat, bolsters) available for use.