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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... bandhas that are performed in this yoga practice : mula bandha and uddiyana bandha . The first , mula bandha , means " root lock . " Root lock is the contract- ing and lifting of the perineum and the perineal mus- cle , which is located ...
... bandhas that are performed in this yoga practice : mula bandha and uddiyana bandha . The first , mula bandha , means " root lock . " Root lock is the contract- ing and lifting of the perineum and the perineal mus- cle , which is located ...
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... bandha is to con- sciously contract the oblique abdominal muscles . You can do this by exhaling , and as you begin ... mula bandha and uddiyana bandha root lock and abdomi- nal lock . Lift and hold the perineum . At first you may not ex ...
... bandha is to con- sciously contract the oblique abdominal muscles . You can do this by exhaling , and as you begin ... mula bandha and uddiyana bandha root lock and abdomi- nal lock . Lift and hold the perineum . At first you may not ex ...
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... mula bandha and uddiyana bandha . Note : This posture is interesting for a variety of reasons , but one aspect that fascinates me is that if your thighs are very tight ( like mine are from ten years of skiing ) , then this will be an ...
... mula bandha and uddiyana bandha . Note : This posture is interesting for a variety of reasons , but one aspect that fascinates me is that if your thighs are very tight ( like mine are from ten years of skiing ) , then this will be an ...
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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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