What Makes The Viniyoga Approach Different from Other Styles?
If you’ve tried a few styles of yoga and felt overwhelmed, left behind, or unsure what it was all for, you’re not alone. Not all yoga is the same and the Viniyoga Approach offers something quite unique.
What Is The Viniyoga Approach to Yoga?
The Viniyoga Approach isn’t another style of yoga! It is a breath-centred, adaptive approach to using the tools of yoga in a way that meets the student where they are. It’s grounded in the teachings of T. Krishnamacharya and his son T.K.V. Desikachar, and focuses on:
Function over form – postures are adapted to the student’s body, not the other way around.
Breath-led movement – each posture is guided by the rhythm of the breath.
Individualisation – classes and practices are designed with the specific needs of the student in mind.
Integration – yoga is seen as a whole: postures, breath, sound, meditation, study and self-reflection.
Why Is The Viniyoga Approach So Helpful for Over-40s, Beginners, or People with Health Concerns?
Many people over 40, or anyone dealing with injuries, stiffness, or anxiety, find mainstream yoga classes too fast, too intense, or too vague. The Viniyoga Approach offers:
Gentle, progressive sequences that are safe and effective.
A therapeutic focus, useful for physical or mental health challenges.
A non-competitive, mindful atmosphere, where you learn to listen to your body.
How Does The Viniyoga Approach Work Online?
Because it’s adaptable and intentional, the Viniyoga Approach works beautifully in an online format. Studentscan also be given personalised practice plans they can use between sessions, so they’re not just attending a class, they’re learning how to practice.
At Phoenix Yoga France, our online Viniyoga Approach based classes are small, supportive and built around you. Whether you're managing stress, rebuilding strength, or just want a more meaningful approach to yoga, this could be exactly what you've been looking for.
Curious about the Viniyoga Approach? Try one of our online classes or introductory courses today.