Just went I thought I’d seen it all when it comes to yoga trends (something I feel like I need to say after every yoga trends post) something else comes along and blows my mind. As I’ve said in similar articles, yoga trends to me are hit or miss.
If they encourage people to take up yoga in an entertaining way, that’s fine. However, if people believe this is how yoga should be, I’m personally against it. In some cases, it’s even proved to be dangerous (drinking yoga, I’m looking at you).
So, what have we got this time, I hear you ask? Well, have you ever thought about combining hip-hop and trap DJs into the same room as a yoga practice? Don’t worry, think no more!
Introducing Trap Yoga
These exciting and rather abnormal sessions can be found every Tuesday night at the East Austin Music Studio in the US. The classes are hosted by the Dub Academy and are very unique it what it does.
From a yoga perspective, the classes are a fast-paced variety of Vinyasa yoga and remains very breathing focused. However, instead of silence or calming music, you’ll find a live DJ playing top R&B, trap and Hip Hop music from the speakers.
However, in truth, this isn’t a new yoga trend. The first originated back in Washington D.C as far back as 2013 and have been rapidly growing in popularity since, this one being the latest one to emerge.
The Class
The class in East Austin is run by qualified yoga instructor Mandy Millican. According to her, the class is set apart from the rest thanks to the live DJ performance that takes place every class. Despite her noting that yoga classes as usually calm, she states that these classes are a lot more of a lively experience.
The assistant director of the Dub Academy, Raymond Cruz is the man on the decks who claims that he pays very close attention to the poses and routines that the class is practising and plays the music accordingly, noting their complexity.
Let us know your thought. Do you think trap yoga is the way forward or do you think it’s another trend that should go the way of the dodo? Let us know in the comments below!
