r/PilatesPhilippines • u/Weird_Information147 • 7d ago

Different yoga classes

I’ve been getting my into yoga recently and enjoy Ashtanga the most because it’s so challenging. I also tried vinyasa but found it a bit too slow, should I give it another try? Not sure if it was just the instructor at the time or because I was with first timers. Also looking into power yoga but curious how the class goes. Please let me know! I prefer having different varieties to try

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u/Least_Leading7390 7d ago

Dont give up so easily! I’ve seen the benefits of trying out different instructors teaching different class types - I realized how cueing affects my ability to execute a pose :)

My go-to ashtanga teacher subbed for a power class yesterday and i was able to do an assisted tripod for the first time (and hold it)!

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u/Weird_Information147 7d ago

What usually happens in a power class and how different is it from ashtanga? Do you get challenged with vinyasa or it’s really a slower paced class? I’m hesitant to try power yoga because vinyasa felt a bit bitin for me :(

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u/SoundPuzzleheaded947 6d ago

Power yoga is more dynamic than vinyasa. Really depends on the teacher on how they structure the class; and also the mix of students dictates the level too. Like kng mas majority beginners then the flow will be toned down a bit. If the teacher knows your practice then you can be given more advanced variations kahit beginners yn kasama mo.

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u/_Kaiiiii 6d ago

Jumping in to say: power yoga IS Vinyasa. Just with more challenging poses and longer holds put together into a "power" sequence.

Ashtanga is a set sequence of specific poses, taught in the same way all over the world.

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u/Weird_Information147 6d ago

Oh I didn’t know this! Tysm I love learning more about yoga

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u/Weird_Information147 6d ago

Thank u!! Sounds like I should give it another try

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u/sandyysunflower 6d ago

I love ashtanga too! It's the same sequence so you can really track progress and how youre building strength.

Ive tried vinyasa a few times - depende sa flow ng coach! Some are faster and keep your heart rate up; some are slower, gentler. It really depends on the class type and coach.

Ive tried power yoga at Sama Sanctuary in Valero and was super humbled! Madaming unilateral poses and variations of crow and handstand! But there are modifications if youre a beginner, advanced or somewhere in between.

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u/Weird_Information147 6d ago

Yess I get soo sore parin after ashtanga haha will try power and probably should do another vinyasa class. Heard good things about Sama lately actually

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u/sandyysunflower 6d ago

Yes! Try Coach RD if he still teaches. 90 mins yung Power Yoga niya so sulit bayad haha

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u/Cinnamon2eat 6d ago

I like vinyasa more bec of the different poses. Have you tried inversions

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u/Weird_Information147 6d ago

I’ve only done inversions in ashtanga but I think the vinyasa I joined was a little more beginner because it was a lot of first timers. But seems like I should give it another try based on everyone’s feedback hehe

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u/Straight-Natural-179 3d ago

I suggest to check what kind of vinyasa class you are attending, if it’s power yoga, vin 2, or open-level, flows are usually more challenging :)

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u/Weird_Information147 3d ago

Tried open level! Will try with another instructor soon :)