Power Yoga



Power Yoga is one of the impressively stimulating Yoga styles that, primarily, is the result of the American interpretation of Ashtanga Yoga. Power Yoga is the ultimate sweat generating, muscle-building vigorous workout. Power Yoga exercises are not for the mild, calm or even moderate types of students. It is certainly not for those coming it from a beginner's point. They too would be well advised to be careful about throwing themselves into it without very good instruction. Ideally, a good Power Yoga teacher can cater to such newcomers, too.

Power Yoga is also known as Dynamic Yoga. The Power Yoga trend started emerging during mid 1990s. It was introduced by two American Yoga teachers. As the name suggests, 'Power', Power Yoga is fast paced and a strenuous exercise. The two Yoga teachers gave a new edge to Yoga by making it a fitness tool. They took lessons of Yoga from an Ashtanga Yoga master from India and re-invented Yoga in the form of a technique called Power Yoga.

The core of Power Yoga is Ashtanga Yoga. The stress on fitness makes Power Yoga different from other forms of Yoga. This technique of Power Yoga can be used for a heavy work out. It does not have any fixed poses to be followed. The poses may differ according to the teacher or instructor. It gives more importance to strength and elasticity of the body.

Instructions for Power Yoga
Power Yoga can be practiced by anyone who enjoys exercising. However, pregnant women must consult their doctors to take up any form of exercise. Apart from preganat women, on a general basis, seek help from your doctor or a Power Yoga instructor to know whether it will suit your body or not. An early morning environment is very conducive for Power Yoga. Power Yoga has to be practiced on an empty stomach. You can also take help from Power Yoga DVDs or CDs to practice it. You can enjoy it more by practicing with your family, children or friends. Here are some tips which you should keep in mind while practicing Power Yoga.
•Select places like building terrace, open ground, garden which will encourage you to practice Power Yoga

•Wear sweat absorbent clothes. Stay comfortable

•Seek guidance of a professional as it involves difficult poses

•Concentrate completely on each pose

•Follow a proper series of exercise while performing it

•Practice Power Yoga thrice a week for 45 minutes each day

•Avoid over doing it or exerting yourself. Slow but steady must be your Power Yoga mantra

Benefits of Power Yoga
Yoga in any form provides health benefit. Health conscious individuals of any age can enjoy the benefits of Power Yoga. You can start teaching Power Yoga to your child so that he or she will be able to develop a good physic at an early stage. Here are some great benefits that Power Yoga provides.
•Removes body toxins through sweat

•Heals disorders like acid stomach

•Helps getting rid of obesity

•Increases the calorie burning capacity of body

•Helps coping with asthma, cancer, bronchitis, insomnia and sinus

•Helps to deal with hypertension and menstrual disorders

•Increases stamina, strength and flexibility of body

•Improves blood circulation and immune system

•Improves concentration and self-control