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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... : INTRODUCTION TO THE SECOND SERIES 223 9 YOGA THERAPY 255 Appendix : Specifics for Injuries 261 Axioms of Power Yoga 274 Bibliography 275 Index 277 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Acknowledgments POWER YOGA THE NATURE OF MIND SOGYAL RINPOCHE 6 Contents.
... : INTRODUCTION TO THE SECOND SERIES 223 9 YOGA THERAPY 255 Appendix : Specifics for Injuries 261 Axioms of Power Yoga 274 Bibliography 275 Index 277 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Acknowledgments POWER YOGA THE NATURE OF MIND SOGYAL RINPOCHE 6 Contents.
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... injury . In my classes , I began to introduce beginners to the work a bit more gently . Instead of drop - in classes , I started to offer yoga " semesters , " where the intensi- ty of the class increased progressively as the course went ...
... injury . In my classes , I began to introduce beginners to the work a bit more gently . Instead of drop - in classes , I started to offer yoga " semesters , " where the intensi- ty of the class increased progressively as the course went ...
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... injured not only from their training , but from tension , 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 ...
... injured not only from their training , but from tension , 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 ...
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... injured runners . Over the years I watched as people with joint pain , back problems , muscle pulls , ten- dinitis , strains , and sprains would come to class and begin to practice . Slowly their pain and injuries would disappear . I ...
... injured runners . Over the years I watched as people with joint pain , back problems , muscle pulls , ten- dinitis , strains , and sprains would come to class and begin to practice . Slowly their pain and injuries would disappear . I ...
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... injury . It will improve performance . But the stretching programs that have been available up until now are for the most part a complete waste of time and totally inef- fective . To undo all the negative effects of our fitness quest ...
... injury . It will improve performance . But the stretching programs that have been available up until now are for the most part a complete waste of time and totally inef- fective . To undo all the negative effects of our fitness quest ...
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