During Free Fitness Week, I went to the Vinyasa flow yoga hour long session led by Kyla Campbell, and it quickly became more than just a way to stretch my cramped muscles – it was the reset that I needed. Vinyasa is a style of yoga that connects movement with breath, creating a smooth flow between poses instead of holding one position for a long time. It’s active, but not overwhelming, and the constant movement made it feel almost like a moving meditation.
Right off the bat, the atmosphere was super calming. The sun was beaming through the windows, the music was soft, and the whole vibe made it easy to let out any stress at the door. Even though the class was nearly full with about 15 students, it somehow felt personal, – everyone was focused on their own flow without worrying about what anyone else was doing.
The class wasn’t about holding stiff poses, it felt more like a steady flow where each movement connected to the next. I liked that it wasn’t intimidating. Campbell gave different options for each pose, so whether you were new to yoga or had done it before, you could adjust it to your own level.
The mix of strength and stretch was perfect. Some parts had my legs shaking, specifically in warrior poses, but then we’d move into deep stretches that actually felt doable after the harder stuff. That balance between challenge and release made the class feel so good.
The best part, though, was the ending. We finished with a rest pose, and it felt like a total reset. As someone who’s constantly juggling so many things all at once, having that quiet time at the end was something I didn’t realize I needed until I was lying there in the room just breathing.
After the class, I definitely felt a little sore, mostly because I don’t stretch often and yoga isn’t usually part of my routine nor is stretching before I exercise. But it was the good kind of sore, the type that makes you feel like your body actually did something it needed. More than anything, I walked out of the studio feeling calmer and a lot more open than when I walked in.
Waking up this morning, I noticed that the soreness had turned into a sense of looseness, my body felt less tense. It was like the class had shaken off the stiffness I usually carry from sitting all day long.
If you’re a student looking for a way to de-stress, move your body, and get out of your head for an hour, I’d definitely recommend giving this class a try.
