When students first come to a slow flow class, they are often surprised by how much work it is. Without momentum to carry us through, every transition asks for attention, control and a steady breath.
Time under tension
Holding a pose for five breaths instead of one builds strength in the deep, stabilising muscles that fast transitions tend to skip. It is also where we learn the most about our habits — where we grip, where we collapse, where we hold the breath.
Slow is smooth, and smooth is strong.
Something I say in almost every class
Space to notice
A slower pace leaves room to notice what is happening in the body and the mind. That noticing is the real practice — and it is the part that comes home with you.