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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... Once he started [ yoga ] , he was able to learn to relax , and his leg muscles eventually re- gained a healthy tone . " Until these people begin to feel the process of letting go and opening up in their own minds and bodies , anything ...
... Once he started [ yoga ] , he was able to learn to relax , and his leg muscles eventually re- gained a healthy tone . " Until these people begin to feel the process of letting go and opening up in their own minds and bodies , anything ...
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... Once you begin to re- hearse mindfulness , as you will do with this practice , and to watch the nature of your mind , you will be amazed how much of the present you actually miss because the mind is busy with the past or future . This ...
... Once you begin to re- hearse mindfulness , as you will do with this practice , and to watch the nature of your mind , you will be amazed how much of the present you actually miss because the mind is busy with the past or future . This ...
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... once we know how to use it , it can become a won- drous tool to help us surmount situations which would otherwise seem hopeless . Our breath is the bridge from our body to our mind , the element which reconciles our body and mind and ...
... once we know how to use it , it can become a won- drous tool to help us surmount situations which would otherwise seem hopeless . Our breath is the bridge from our body to our mind , the element which reconciles our body and mind and ...
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... once we go on to learn the actual yogic breathing practice of ujjayi , the benefits are even greater . In yoga , the third chakra , symbolized by a flame , has always been the center thought to control the de- velopment of psychic power ...
... once we go on to learn the actual yogic breathing practice of ujjayi , the benefits are even greater . In yoga , the third chakra , symbolized by a flame , has always been the center thought to control the de- velopment of psychic power ...
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... once seemed remote and mysterious and inaccessible , with names like Tibet , Tierra del Fuego , the Galápagos , the Seychelles , and the Himalayas . Nowadays you can pick up any travel magazine and find chic ecotours going to them all ...
... once seemed remote and mysterious and inaccessible , with names like Tibet , Tierra del Fuego , the Galápagos , the Seychelles , and the Himalayas . Nowadays you can pick up any travel magazine and find chic ecotours going to them all ...
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