It is a gentle process without force or strain. This makes this form of yoga accessible to older beginners who may suffer postural problems, stiffness and weakness; and who might otherwise be put off a practise that over challenges their bodies. One begins with easier vinyasas that develop the function and prepare the body and progress onto harder ones. This form originates from the late Krishnamacharya – teacher to Iyengar and Pratabi Jois of Ashtanga yoga. As taught here – sequences were gleaned from studies with two of Sri Krishnamacharya’s long standing pupils – A.G Mohan and Srivatsa Ramaswami. Essential to this practise is carrying out each movement synchronised with a slow deliberate breath, such that the mind remains present and focussed. The effect of this is yoking the mind and the body through the breath. Keeping present and focussed stops the ceaseless procession of thoughts that busy our minds. Quieting the mind for the duration of a practise balances the nervous system, and leaves one calmer and more grounded – as if having been in a moving meditation. makes this type of asana ‘breath centric’ rather than ‘form centric’, where the function of the pose is more important than the end posture itself.