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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Page 87
... balance for mastery of these postures . As philosophical as that might sound for a physical activity , you will see as you go along through this chapter that the times you lose balance are often the times when you have lost your ...
... balance for mastery of these postures . As philosophical as that might sound for a physical activity , you will see as you go along through this chapter that the times you lose balance are often the times when you have lost your ...
Page 249
... balance point without hitting the wall and knocking yourself back down . Once you have correctly positioned yourself in re- lation to the wall , try taking the feet off the wall and finding balance ( Figure 8.44 ) . Gaze up as much as ...
... balance point without hitting the wall and knocking yourself back down . Once you have correctly positioned yourself in re- lation to the wall , try taking the feet off the wall and finding balance ( Figure 8.44 ) . Gaze up as much as ...
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... balance , if necessary . Hold for increasingly longer number of breaths . Gaze at point on floor between hands for balance . Come down with both legs together , bending knees to land lightly . Figure 8.46 Work the Handstand ( trapezius ) ...
... balance , if necessary . Hold for increasingly longer number of breaths . Gaze at point on floor between hands for balance . Come down with both legs together , bending knees to land lightly . Figure 8.46 Work the Handstand ( trapezius ) ...
Contents
THE HARD THE SOFT | 13 |
BREATHING FOR LIFE | 35 |
THE GENERATION OF HEAT THE SUN SALUTATIONS | 47 |
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abdominal Achilles tendinitis 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 pose POSTURE-HOLD FOR FIVE Power Yoga Power Yoga workout prac prana Primary Series pull push range of motion relax right foot right leg running Sanskrit Second Series shin shin splints shoulders side slowly spine standing postures straight strength stress Sun Salutations TECHNIQUE Inhale tendon thigh tice tight tion torso ture uddiyana ujjayi breathing vinyasa warm-ups yoga practice
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