Power Yoga: The Total Strength and Flexibility WorkoutThe official yoga program of the New York Road Runners club, Power Yoga is a unique combination of dynamic breathing and strong, flowing movement, which creates a high-heat, high-energy workout. Unlike any other yoga program, Power Yoga is a choreographed sequence of postures that flow into one another, building strength, unwinding tight joints,and loosening muscles. Beautiful photographs and clear instructions guide you through this effective and popular routine. Based on the classical and original yoga system called astanga, Power Yoga is a complete mind and body workout that develops concentration and reduces stress. With its focus on mindful breathing and body heat, Power Yoga goes beyond the relaxation benefits of traditional yoga to offer a route to health and fitness that athletes of all levels will embrace. |
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Page 95
... keep in mind as you begin the prac- tice are as follows : 1. Balance the weight evenly on both feet for all postures . 2. Keep the breath flowing . Don't ever hold your breath . The script for the breath is written as it even- tually ...
... keep in mind as you begin the prac- tice are as follows : 1. Balance the weight evenly on both feet for all postures . 2. Keep the breath flowing . Don't ever hold your breath . The script for the breath is written as it even- tually ...
Page 179
... Keep the thighs contracted , push- ing the back of the knees into the floor . Keep the kneecaps pointing straight up . Focus on holding the contraction of the thighs . Forget about achiev- ing flexibility . Hold mula bandha ( contract ...
... Keep the thighs contracted , push- ing the back of the knees into the floor . Keep the kneecaps pointing straight up . Focus on holding the contraction of the thighs . Forget about achiev- ing flexibility . Hold mula bandha ( contract ...
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... keep the spine lengthened . The vertebrae in the neck should not compress in Headstand , but maintain their normal range from one to another . The neck , back , and shoulder muscles are responsible for pre- serving this spacing ...
... keep the spine lengthened . The vertebrae in the neck should not compress in Headstand , but maintain their normal range from one to another . The neck , back , and shoulder muscles are responsible for pre- serving this spacing ...
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abdominal Achilles tendinitis alignment ankles arms asana astanga yoga balance bandhas begin big toes body bone bring buttocks chakra chapter Closing Sequence connecting movement contraction energy Exhale Exhale Figure Face Down Dog Face Up Dog feel feet FIVE BREATHS FIGURE flexibility forward bending front Gaze half lotus hamstrings hands head heat heel hips imbalance injury INTENSE WEST STRETCH jump back keep look lotus position lower back Marichyasana means meditation mind Modification mula bandha muscles neck pain palms PASCHIMOTTANASANA Patanjali Pattabhi Jois pose POSTURE-HOLD FOR FIVE Power Yoga Power Yoga workout prac prana Primary Series pull push range of motion regular practice relax right foot right leg running Sanskrit Second Series shin shin splints shoulders side slowly spine standing postures straight strength stress Sun Salutations TECHNIQUE Inhale tendon thigh tight tion torso ture uddiyana ujjayi breathing vinyasa warm-ups yoga practice
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