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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... side of a mountain in my mind , like the HOLLY- WOOD sign in L.A. The Hard & The Soft became the name of my yoga program and the underlying philosophy for everything I either entertained or actually experi- enced from that moment on ...
... side of a mountain in my mind , like the HOLLY- WOOD sign in L.A. The Hard & The Soft became the name of my yoga program and the underlying philosophy for everything I either entertained or actually experi- enced from that moment on ...
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... develop tight muscles and create imbalance because of repetitive training and uneven use of mus- cle groups , or the uneven use of one side of the body . Running , for instance , is great for the cardiovascular 24 POWER YOGA.
... develop tight muscles and create imbalance because of repetitive training and uneven use of mus- cle groups , or the uneven use of one side of the body . Running , for instance , is great for the cardiovascular 24 POWER YOGA.
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... sides of the bone . Since muscles tend to work in pairs , and these two are now competing for power , neither of them can let go ( or be flexible enough ) to accommodate the strength of the other . So you are trying to solve the cause ...
... sides of the bone . Since muscles tend to work in pairs , and these two are now competing for power , neither of them can let go ( or be flexible enough ) to accommodate the strength of the other . So you are trying to solve the cause ...
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... side , where he believes the answer to life can be found . He sees a little rowboat go by , and eagerly flags it down for a ride . The people in the rowboat kindly stop and pick him up , and he begins to make his way across the river in ...
... side , where he believes the answer to life can be found . He sees a little rowboat go by , and eagerly flags it down for a ride . The people in the rowboat kindly stop and pick him up , and he begins to make his way across the river in ...
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... sides , then take a deep breath and hold it , at least half of them will breathe only from the middle of the chest up , and this includes athletes and fitness - minded individuals . They suck in the belly and puff out the upper chest ...
... sides , then take a deep breath and hold it , at least half of them will breathe only from the middle of the chest up , and this includes athletes and fitness - minded individuals . They suck in the belly and puff out the upper chest ...
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