Power Yoga : The Total Strength and Flexibility Workout

The 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. The 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. THE OFFICIAL YOGA PROGRAM OF THE NEW YORK ROAD RUNNERS CLUBPower 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. The Total Strength And Flexibility Workout. The Hard & The Soft -- Breathing For Life -- The Generation Of Heat : The Sun Salutations -- Power & Balance : The Primary Series -- Standing Postures -- Strength & Surrender : The Primary Series -- Seated Postures I -- Fine-tuning : The Primary Series -- Seated Postures Ii -- Protection In The Unprotected State : The Closing Sequence -- Leap Into Nothingness : Introduction To The Second Series -- Yoga Therapy -- Appendix : Specifics For Injuries -- Axioms Of Power Yoga. Beryl Bender Birch ; Photographs By Nicholas Desciose. A Fireside Book. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [275]) And Index. This volume provides an introduction to astanga yoga, a unique form of hatha yoga designed to build strength and stamina. Through anecdotes, detailed instructions, and hundreds of illustrations, the author provides a total workout plan. Astanga yoga uses a rigorous series of positions that flow into one another in a prescribed order, linked by breath and awareness. With its practice, the author claims that athletes can heal and prevent injury, as well as correct tightness and misalignment using this yoga method Demonstrates Astanga, an ancient form of yoga that features a series of choreographed gymnastic stretching, strengthening, and breathing positions.