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 32
... attention . " It can also mean " union " or " fusion . " Around the third or fourth cen- tury B.C. , at the time of the composition of the Bha- gavad Gita ( probably the most famous of all yoga scriptures and an important text on Yoga ...
... attention . " It can also mean " union " or " fusion . " Around the third or fourth cen- tury B.C. , at the time of the composition of the Bha- gavad Gita ( probably the most famous of all yoga scriptures and an important text on Yoga ...
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... attention to what you are doing , so the senses begin to be drawn in or curbed , as Patanjali describes the process of pratyahara . The whole practice trains you in concentration , or dha- rana , which leads to meditation , or dhyana ...
... attention to what you are doing , so the senses begin to be drawn in or curbed , as Patanjali describes the process of pratyahara . The whole practice trains you in concentration , or dha- rana , which leads to meditation , or dhyana ...
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... attention on the practice . The postures and the con- necting movement between them are actual sutras , or " threads " woven into a magnificent tapestry . The practice feels to me like a Sanskrit manuscript follow- ing an " organic and ...
... attention on the practice . The postures and the con- necting movement between them are actual sutras , or " threads " woven into a magnificent tapestry . The practice feels to me like a Sanskrit manuscript follow- ing an " organic and ...
Page 38
... attention to the present moment . This attentiveness to the now helps us to be more fully appreciative of what our life actu- ally is at any given moment . Once you begin to re- hearse mindfulness , as you will do with this practice ...
... attention to the present moment . This attentiveness to the now helps us to be more fully appreciative of what our life actu- ally is at any given moment . Once you begin to re- hearse mindfulness , as you will do with this practice ...
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... attention to your breath will get easier and more natural . Then you can start to play around a bit - drawing the breath out , and even starting to actively draw the breath in . Longer and longer . Eventually , you will replace active ...
... attention to your breath will get easier and more natural . Then you can start to play around a bit - drawing the breath out , and even starting to actively draw the breath in . Longer and longer . Eventually , you will replace active ...
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