Zen yoga focuses on alignment, energy flow, and the Buddhist practice of mindfulness. Routines flow from one pose to the next, and shapes are practiced while standing, sitting, or lying down. Students are encouraged to go at their own pace, making Zen yoga suitable for a wide range of students (if you’re brand new to yoga, a Gentle Flow or Restorative class is probably best). Alignment is emphasized as a way of fostering a smooth, powerful energy flow within the body, while mindfulness helps to unlock physical tension and emotional blockages. More information about Shinkai’s Zen yoga classes. Here is a video of Shinkai doing a Zen taiso routine in Japan (Zen taiso is one expression of Zen yoga).