vinyasa, Mediyoga & Slings Yoga

vinyasa yoga

Erin completed her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Certification with Atman Yoga school in Oslo, and is registered with Yoga Alliance International as a Certified Instructor. 

Vinyasa is a style of yoga characterized by stringing postures together so that you move from one to another, seamlessly, using breath.  Commonly referred to as “flow” yoga, it is sometimes confused with “power yoga“.

Vinyasa classes offer a variety of postures and no two classes are ever alike.  The opposite would be “fixed forms” such as Bikram Yoga, which features the same 26 postures in every class, or Ashtanga which has the same sequence every time.

The variable nature of Vinyasa Yoga helps to develop a more balanced body as well as prevent repetitive motion injuries that can happen if you are always doing the same thing every day.

As a philosophy, Vinyasa recognizes the temporary nature of things.  We enter into a posture, are there for a while and then leave.

Characteristics of Vinyasa Flow Yoga
  • Vinyasa Yoga connects one posture to the next using the breath.  This can be thought of as linking or flowing into postures which is sometimes why it’s called “Flow Yoga”.  The opposite of this would be an alignment based class where students engage with a posture, explore it for a period of time and then “break the posture” by coming out.
  • “Transitions” are what connect one posture to another in Vinyasa.  They are the in-between part.  What is not always appreciated is that transitions are considered postures themselves.  To move in a more graceful, connected way, allot just as much time developing skill in the transitions as you do in the asana.
  • Vinyasa is synonymous with movement.  Moving in and out of postures is the obvious movement but even in stillness Vinyasa is represented by the beat of your heart and inhale/exhale of your breath.
  • Move with breath.  Breath initiates the movement of Vinyasa which is why you’ll hear it referred to as a “breath-synchronized” practice.
  • Ujjayi Breath is the breathing technique used.  It is done by inhaling and exhaling in a rhythmic manner through the nose.  The overall sensation is one of relaxation.
  • Vinyasa practice generates heat and can add a cardiovascular component not always present in other forms of postural practice.

Resource:https://oneflowyoga.com/blog/what-is-vinyasa-yoga​

mediyoga

Erin completed her Yoga Teacher Certification with MediYoga, earning her a level 1 Certification as a MediYoga Instructor. 

MediYoga is a medical and therapeutic yoga method based on clinical practice and research. MediYoga can be done lying down, while seated, slowly, actively, briefly or for a long period, depending on which program is chosen. MediYoga is essentially suitable for everyone who wants to feel better, whatever their situation at the start. If you can breathe, you can do MediYoga.

MediYoga is yoga according to a recipe with five different ingredients: breathing, physical exercise, hand positions, focus and mantra. 

MediYoga began in 1998 in Sweden, and has since been integrated into clinical treatment programs in over 350 hospitals and treatment facilities throughout Scandinavia. 

An important component of MediYoga is the research on its medical benefits, especially to patients recovering from heart related disorders. 

For more information, and additional research information, please visit www.mediyoga.com. 

Slings Myofascial Yoga

Slings Myofascial Yoga, or Slings Yoga, was created by Tom Myers (creator of Anatomy Trains) and Karin Gurtner, a body and movement specialist.
Slings Myofascial Training is a contemporary, fascia-focussed, body-minded movement method. This integral mat-based training can be enhanced and adapted with massage balls or other small, supportive props. 

The focus lies on the health-enhancing qualities of fascia, which contribute to the balance of your posture, movement efficiency, and vitality. The contrasting movement sequences contain dynamic and rhythmical, as well as soft and melting exercises in all body positions.

This method is based on new findings in fascia research and movement science. Furthermore, Slings implies the Anatomy Trains concept, which portrays the body-wide interconnectedness of muscles and fascia in myo-fascial slings (“Slings” for short).

In the long run Slings activates the body's self-healing powers, optimizes resilience, promotes balanced myofascial tone, even force transmission and movement ease, as well as refining system communication within the body and signal perception.
The Slings Myofascial Training focuses on the health promoting qualities of the myofascial system that positively influence our postural balance and movement efficiency (in daily life, recreational activities and at work).
  • Dynamic stability
  • Adaptability
  • Responsiveness
  • Elasticity
  • Glide
  • Relaxation
  • Tissue hydration and nourishment
  • Body and movement awareness

For more information on this training, click here.

private Yoga rehabilitation sessions

Erin brings her knowledge and experience as a bodyworker and myofascial specialist, and combines it with her knowledge of yoga to customize a personal program that will help create balance between strength and flexibility in the tissues of your body.

She begins with a thorough intake of the history of injuries, your current activity levels, physical challenges, and overall goals prior to your first session. She then will create a customized flow and daily stretches and exercises, going over proper positioning and body mechanics with you in person, so that you know how to integrate it into your daily life. 

She brings her experience in Neuromuscular Therapy into the session to help re-program your muscles and nerves if there seems to be a disconnect, or need for Neuromuscular reprogramming. She utilizes her knowledge of emotional holding patterns to offer suggestions, meditations or visualizations to help the body release the deeper causes of tension and pain in the body.

Prices are as follows:
1 time @ 90 min. kr. 1 250,-
5 times (1 @ 90 min. + 4 @ 60 min.) kr. 5 750,-
10 times (1 @ 90 min. + 9 @ 60 min.) kr. 11 000,-
20 timer (1 @ 90 min. + 19 @ 60 min.) kr. 20 000,-