Yin Yoga is a slow-paced and passive style of yoga that focuses on deep stretching and relaxation. It involves holding poses for an extended period, typically ranging from 3 to 5 minutes or even longer. Unlike more active forms of yoga, which often involve dynamic movements and muscular engagement, Yin Yoga targets the connective tissues in the body, such as ligaments, tendons, and fascia.

Vinyasa Yoga, often simply referred to as “Vinyasa,” is a dynamic and popular style of yoga that focuses on the coordination of breath with movement. The word “Vinyasa” can be translated from Sanskrit as “to place in a special way,” and in the context of yoga, it refers to the linking of yoga poses in a flowing sequence with an emphasis on the breath.

A Pilates barrel class is a group fitness session that focuses on exercises performed using a specialized piece of equipment known as the Pilates barrel. In these classes, participants typically work through a series of movements and exercises designed to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and posture while emphasizing the principles of Pilates, such as breath control, concentration, centering, precision, and flow.