We may not be familiar with power yoga as it is not fully
introduced to us. Power yoga is known as the western version of Ashtanga Yoga
which brought by the Indians.
Beryl Bender Birch was the one who gave the term Power Yoga.
He was a teacher of Ashtanga Yoga and at the same time an author of Power Yoga.
Yoga was inspired and was brought to the west by the
renowned Sanskrit Scholar Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. The people of the west were
inspired with his Ashtanga Yoga and also his philosophies.
Power Yoga is described to be the the practice of Yoga Poses
which is done continuously in a series of exercises without stopping. The
practice is accompanied by the Vinsaya which is known as riding the breath.
This enables you to make certain movements from one pose to another.
The power yoga is characterized by vigorous exercises which
challenges your physical and mental skill and concentration. This enables you
to reach your inner power and connect with it.
The difference of power
yoga is that the poses are done faster in a pace. This practice is
essential and helpful in increasing your physical endurance.
Power yoga enables you to maintain and keep up a good focus
at a longer time without breaking or distracting your concentration. If you
need to fully focus with something, power yoga might just be the right type for
you.
Power yoga has some similarities with the modified versions
of Ashtanga Yoga. The certain practices of Iyengar yoga and Bikram also
influenced power yoga.
Just like Bikram Yoga, notice that Power Yoga also applies
the execution of the common basic yoga poses which is a good practice because
even the beginners can do it.
Power yoga also adapted some practices of the Iyengar Yoga
which gives emphasis on the form and alignment during the practice. It also
includes practice in holding a pose longer without breaking which aims to
achieve maximum benefits.
Although Power Yoga has been influenced by a lot of yoga
types, still it aims on the steps of Classical Yoga. It aims to unite the body,
the spirit and the mind uniquely. The main objective of yoga is for you to be
able to connect to your inner power and to reach every level through the poses
and practices.
With the help of power Yoga, you can dig deep to your physical,
mental and spiritual power.
Power yoga is considered a good training for athletes. Not
only does it train them to concentrate deeply but it also aids them in the
prevention of injuries and rehabilitation that may come.
If you want to do Power Yoga, you should know first if your
health condition can withstand the practice. You should know that Power Yoga is
dine in a heated room which is perfectly designed to increase the strength and
flexibility, increase your concentration, release tension, stamina and tone in
your body which is achieved and released through sweat.
Power yoga can be taught by teachers but there might be some
differences depending upon who is teaching it. The people who are healthy and
fit can do and practice power yoga. If you enjoy doing exercises and if you
want less chanting, power yoga is the best style for you.
