Definition

Cardio yoga is a dynamic style of yoga that comprises continuous, rhythmic movement to elevate heart rate while adding mind-body regulation. Unlike steady-state cardio alone, cardio yoga emphasizes heart rate variability (HRV), moving you back and forth between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. It also reminds you of the dual role of the heart as the physical center of your body and the symbolic center of who you are.

Mantras

My heart is strong, responsive, and resilient.

The more I move, the stronger my heart becomes.

Quotes

“The heart is the driving force of all that we do.”— Aristotle, De Motu Animalium (On the Motion of Animals)

“Dance is the hidden language of the soul.” – Martha Graham (American Dancer)

“When the heart is engaged, the whole system follows.” —Dr. Rollin McCraty, HeartMath Institute (concept drawn from research on heart–brain coherence)

“The heart is not just a pump; it conducts the cellular symphony that is the very essence of our being,”- Dr. Paul Pearsall in his book The Heart’s Code.

“The body benefits from movement, and the mind benefits from stillness.”— Sakyong Mipham, Running with the Mind of Meditation

Savasana

5-minute cut from “Relaxing Meditation to Lower Blood Pressure and Slow Heart Rate” on the Meditation Mountain YouTube channel.