What is "vinyasa"

n. 1 (context yoga English) The transition between poses executed in succession, often timed with regular breathing. (from 20th c.) 2 A style of yoga based on a flow between sequential poses and coordinated breathing. (from 20th c.)

Vinyāsa ( ; ;; IAST:) is a Sanskrit term often employed in relation to certain styles of yoga, that usually refers to a transition between two different positions. The term vinyāsa may be broken down into its Sanskritic roots to assist in decoding its meaning. Nyasa denotes "to place" and vi denotes "in a special way." Like many Sanskrit words, vinyāsa is a term that has many meanings.