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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... slowly accustom themselves to the prac- tice . I began to be more sensitive to the temperature of the room . I always tried to turn the heat on before class so that the room was at least 70 ° F for practice- which in Winter Park ...
... slowly accustom themselves to the prac- tice . I began to be more sensitive to the temperature of the room . I always tried to turn the heat on before class so that the room was at least 70 ° F for practice- which in Winter Park ...
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... that were new , different , and captivated my atten- tion . What was it , then ? I slowly realized that there were a number of aspects to this practice that made it distinctive . One was the vinyasa , or connecting movement 18 POWER YOGA.
... that were new , different , and captivated my atten- tion . What was it , then ? I slowly realized that there were a number of aspects to this practice that made it distinctive . One was the vinyasa , or connecting movement 18 POWER YOGA.
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... slowly learned of the origins of this unique yoga form . More than anything physical , what I learned is that you start slowly , do what you can , go one day at a time , and appreciate the moment . You build strength and discipline the ...
... slowly learned of the origins of this unique yoga form . More than anything physical , what I learned is that you start slowly , do what you can , go one day at a time , and appreciate the moment . You build strength and discipline the ...
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... slowly , people started to tell their friends and other runners about the classes , and by 1983 we had begun to spill out into the hall . As the classes continued to grow and we began to see more and more runners , I began to realize ...
... slowly , people started to tell their friends and other runners about the classes , and by 1983 we had begun to spill out into the hall . As the classes continued to grow and we began to see more and more runners , I began to realize ...
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... Slowly their pain and injuries would disappear . I watched them increase range of motion , agility , flexibility , strength , lung capacity , en- durance , and general body awareness . If there was ever any secret or miracle to the ...
... Slowly their pain and injuries would disappear . I watched them increase range of motion , agility , flexibility , strength , lung capacity , en- durance , and general body awareness . If there was ever any secret or miracle to the ...
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