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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... things . If I hadn't moved to California in 1971 , I might never have tak- en that first yoga class at UCLA . And if I ... thing had been different , I wouldn't be sitting here typing out these acknowledgments today . Who then to thank ...
... things . If I hadn't moved to California in 1971 , I might never have tak- en that first yoga class at UCLA . And if I ... thing had been different , I wouldn't be sitting here typing out these acknowledgments today . Who then to thank ...
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... Things never seem real till you live them . You can cry and sympathize and shake your head , but whether it's a ... thing all of us seek in one way or another . The " answer " to life , whatever that might mean . The " truth . " The ...
... Things never seem real till you live them . You can cry and sympathize and shake your head , but whether it's a ... thing all of us seek in one way or another . The " answer " to life , whatever that might mean . The " truth . " The ...
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... thing , although they were very fit , they were also very tight . Tight in the back , the shoulders , the thighs especially , and the ankles . They were all hard and no soft . No wonder they all got in- jured so easily and frequently ...
... thing , although they were very fit , they were also very tight . Tight in the back , the shoulders , the thighs especially , and the ankles . They were all hard and no soft . No wonder they all got in- jured so easily and frequently ...
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... thing had been missing . That missing “ something " was here in front of me . I began to study the astanga form with Norman Allen at 6:00 A.M. the day after I first saw the prac- tice , and every day after that for nearly two years . I ...
... thing had been missing . That missing “ something " was here in front of me . I began to study the astanga form with Norman Allen at 6:00 A.M. the day after I first saw the prac- tice , and every day after that for nearly two years . I ...
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... thing that is so ideal about this form . The practice itself compels continuity and 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 ...
... thing that is so ideal about this form . The practice itself compels continuity and 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 ...
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