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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... attention . And whether it came from an ancient manuscript as sacred as the Dead Sea Scrolls , from an ancient culture like At- lantis , from outer space , or from somebody's imagi- nation , didn't matter in the least to me . I didn't ...
... attention . And whether it came from an ancient manuscript as sacred as the Dead Sea Scrolls , from an ancient culture like At- lantis , from outer space , or from somebody's imagi- nation , didn't matter in the least to me . I didn't ...
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... attention , as you will see . Third , whoever figured out that without heat , any attempt to stretch or realign the body was a complete waste of time , had the jump on current thought in the sports medical community by 5,000 years . As ...
... attention , as you will see . Third , whoever figured out that without heat , any attempt to stretch or realign the body was a complete waste of time , had the jump on current thought in the sports medical community by 5,000 years . As ...
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... attention , or if we are , we're looking the other way . We're focused on our training . We like being fit . We want to stay fit . Being fit makes us feel good . It's worth the little inconveniences , like getting tight ! But all of a ...
... attention , or if we are , we're looking the other way . We're focused on our training . We like being fit . We want to stay fit . Being fit makes us feel good . It's worth the little inconveniences , like getting tight ! But all of a ...
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... attention , and build on the small , gradual changes you observe as you progress . THERE IS ALWAYS A FASTER BOAT There is a wonderful story in the yogic literature about an eager student who comes to the shore of a river and is most ...
... attention , and build on the small , gradual changes you observe as you progress . THERE IS ALWAYS A FASTER BOAT There is a wonderful story in the yogic literature about an eager student who comes to the shore of a river and is most ...
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... attention . And since it is through this practice of pay- ing attention , as all spiritual traditions tell us , that life is lived most fully , more and more people are becom- ing able to see the relevance of such a practice in their ...
... attention . And since it is through this practice of pay- ing attention , as all spiritual traditions tell us , that life is lived most fully , more and more people are becom- ing able to see the relevance of such a practice in their ...
Contents
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THE SUN SALUTATIONS | 80 |
THE PRIMARY SERIESSEATED POSTURES I | 95 |
THE PRIMARY SERIESSEATED POSTURES II | 161 |
THE CLOSING SEQUENCE | 197 |
8 | 207 |
INTRODUCTION TO THE SECOND SERIES | 223 |
9 | 234 |
YOGA THERAPY | 255 |
Specifics for Injuries | 261 |
Axioms of Power Yoga | 274 |
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abdominal Achilles tendon 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 POSTURE-HOLD FOR FIVE Power Yoga Power Yoga workout prac prana Primary Series pull push range of motion relax right foot right leg runners running Sanskrit sciatica 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