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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... imbalance , and life in general . Many were actually disabled by their tightness ! In the early eighties , practically no one came to class unless they were injured . So in those days the Power Yoga workout was basically a rehab class ...
... imbalance , and life in general . Many were actually disabled by their tightness ! In the early eighties , practically no one came to class unless they were injured . So in those days the Power Yoga workout was basically a rehab class ...
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... IMBALANCE Obviously , the idea of a yoga workout specifically de- signed to build and maintain complete strength , flex- ibility , fitness , and health is unique in the world of sports and fitness today . But it is catching on like ...
... IMBALANCE Obviously , the idea of a yoga workout specifically de- signed to build and maintain complete strength , flex- ibility , fitness , and health is unique in the world of sports and fitness today . But it is catching on like ...
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... imbalance or the need for total fitness training and what that entails is what ultimately leads to in- jury in sports . Axiom No. 4 of the Power Yoga sys- tem says , “ All injury in sports is caused by structural and muscular imbalance ...
... imbalance or the need for total fitness training and what that entails is what ultimately leads to in- jury in sports . Axiom No. 4 of the Power Yoga sys- tem says , “ All injury in sports is caused by structural and muscular imbalance ...
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... imbalance , the new tire will begin to wear in the same place and eventu- ally go flat , too . I generally use this analogy in the first class of every Power Yoga session I teach at the New York Road Runners Club . Then I ask if anyone ...
... imbalance , the new tire will begin to wear in the same place and eventu- ally go flat , too . I generally use this analogy in the first class of every Power Yoga session I teach at the New York Road Runners Club . Then I ask if anyone ...
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... imbalance , but drugs rarely do ! Perhaps we stop all activity and rest . But Axiom No. 7 of the Power Yoga system states : " Stopping training doesn't correct an imbalance . " It may give the injury time to heal , but as soon as we ...
... imbalance , but drugs rarely do ! Perhaps we stop all activity and rest . But Axiom No. 7 of the Power Yoga system states : " Stopping training doesn't correct an imbalance . " It may give the injury time to heal , but as soon as we ...
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