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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... weeks before I was due in Hardwar for Kumbha Mela , I was hard at work on my search . In Bombay at night , small fires of burning dried buffalo dung are omnipresent , and a hazy yellow - orange cur- tain hangs over the churning sea of ...
... weeks before I was due in Hardwar for Kumbha Mela , I was hard at work on my search . In Bombay at night , small fires of burning dried buffalo dung are omnipresent , and a hazy yellow - orange cur- tain hangs over the churning sea of ...
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... weeks later , one morning on waking I saw the letters THE HARD & THE SOFT laid out on the 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 ...
... weeks later , one morning on waking I saw the letters THE HARD & THE SOFT laid out on the 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 ...
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... weeks , and steadfastly asked to be taught this in- credible yoga form , only to be ignored . According to doctrine in the Hindu caste system , Brahmans , or the priest class , are the highest station and associate socially and ...
... weeks , and steadfastly asked to be taught this in- credible yoga form , only to be ignored . According to doctrine in the Hindu caste system , Brahmans , or the priest class , are the highest station and associate socially and ...
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... week or a year , you have to ease back into it , not pick up where you left off . So let it be clear that this program does not promise or even remotely hint that we can get you fit overnight , or from one - sided to balanced , 28 POWER ...
... week or a year , you have to ease back into it , not pick up where you left off . So let it be clear that this program does not promise or even remotely hint that we can get you fit overnight , or from one - sided to balanced , 28 POWER ...
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... week . In the heat , in the cold , in the sun , in the rain , in the snow . Ugh ! Maybe this running isn't so great after all . Maybe this isn't the right sport . Maybe we should try something else . A few weeks of enthusiasm go by and ...
... week . In the heat , in the cold , in the sun , in the rain , in the snow . Ugh ! Maybe this running isn't so great after all . Maybe this isn't the right sport . Maybe we should try something else . A few weeks of enthusiasm go by and ...
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