Power Yoga

Just like Zumba is a more advanced and improvised form of aerobics, similarly power-yoga is an improvised form of traditional yoga as we know it in India. It is also known as gym yoga and is for those who aren’t really satisfied with just the stretching and breathing exercises that traditional or vinyasa/ashtanga yoga offers, we have now brought what’s a rage in the west – Power Yoga.

Power yoga consists of “asanas” that are harder, help in building muscle and reduce weight. Power yoga isn’t completely different from the traditional Indian yoga, it is just a more advanced version.

Although Birch and Kest are popularly believed to have brought power yoga to the west after learning it from Shri Krishna Pattabhi Jois, every teacher has his/her own style of teaching power yoga.

Power Yoga is a fitness based vinyasa yoga practice, An offshoot of Ashtanga Yoga, it has many of the same qualities and benefits, including building internal heat, increased stamina, strength, and flexibility, as well as stress reduction.

Our curriculum for these classes will typically include the following elements:

• Yoga asana (postures)
• Pranayama (breath control)
• Yoga and Vedic philosophy
• Meditation
• Physical adjustments
• Anatomy of yoga (more than most Teacher Training programs)
• Chakras
• Working with injury
• Creative sequencing
• Yogic diet
• Teaching yoga
• Home practice
• Selfless service