MEMPHIS FIT
By Halle Griggs Photo by Tindall Stephens
Get into the
Swing of Yoga
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Modern aerial yoga was conceived in the early 2000s and has had different incarnations. One of these is Vata Aerial Yoga, which is offered right here at the Kroc Center Memphis. The Sanskrit word “Vata� translates to energy, air, or wind. According to Ayurveda (the traditional Hindu system of medicine based on the idea of balance in bodily systems), Vata is responsible for mental and physical adaptability and is the energizing force of the body and mind. The setup used at the Kroc Center is the Yoga Trapeze, which was perfected by Lucas Rockwood at Yoga Body. It includes a sling and three sets of straps at varying heights. Kandra Kolehmainen, 53, is certified through Yoga Body as an instructor.
