Power Yoga – The New Workout Routine
December 16, 2009
Yoga has been a traditional and time tested way of getting the body into shape through its various asanas and breathing techniques. An interesting adaptation of this is Power Yoga, where the additional benefits include getting a well toned body.
Power Yoga as practiced in America, borrows heavily from the traditional styles of yoga, predominantly from Vinyasa Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga. While the traditional yoga focuses mainly on asanas, power yoga as practiced in America pushes the individual to the limits of his abilities physically and builds mental strength.
Classical yoga relies on a certain set of sequences to be followed in a particular order, while power yoga can be adapted to suit an individual’s requirement. Power yoga is not only about endurance and flexibility; it is also about working up a sweat and enjoying a workout in the process.
A workout such as this not only benefits the union of the mind and body, but also helps possess a well toned body. The general well being and health of the individual practicing this popular and fast expanding form of exercise also improves significantly.
To obtain the full benefits of power yoga, it is advisable to get clearance from your medical practitioner, as well as perform the workout not too close to bed time as the release of energy through power yoga will make it difficult to get a good night’s sleep. It is also not advisable for pregnant women to perform power yoga.
Last but not the least, power yoga like any other discipline, requires will power to perform the workout on a regular basis to obtain the full benefits of a fresh mind and body.
You can start your power yoga routine by enrolling with an instructor who is qualified for the course. Remember, instructions can vary from instructor to instructor, so choose the one that you feel is best suited for your requirements. The most popular courses are the ones run by Bryan Kest and Baron Baptise. You can also try out the various workout videos on power yoga and choose a routine according to your taste.
Power yoga not only liberates the mind, but also ensures that your body gets into shape, which makes it a true union of mind and body.
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