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The philosophy of Power Yoga

Power yoga, traditionally known as Ashtanga Yoga is a specific branch of the classical Hatha Yoga. Ashtanga, which means “eight limbs”, involves movement to develop these “limbs” or principles. The eight principles we should aspire for are: Yama (social conduct), Niyama (individual conduct), Asana (posture), Pranayama (breath control), Pratihara (sense withdrawal), Dharana (concentration), Dhyana (meditation), Samadhi (self-realization).

Ashtanga Yoga is described in a 2000-year-old Sanskrit text, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjal’. K. Pattabhi Jois is the guru who dedicated his life to studying, practising and teaching the techniques to Yoga students all over the world.

The universality of Power Yoga

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People from all walks of life – from film stars to city brokers - today, swear about the magical and Zen-like benefits of Power Yoga. The uniqueness of this system is that it teaches you to be hard with yourself as well as gentle. Working hard into a sweat and then relaxing completely calms and refreshes the entire being.
It works on the body, mind and the whole self.

Understanding Power Yoga

Power Yoga is a dynamic movement form, designed to achieve total fitness. The structure of Power Yoga involves performing an entire spectrum of postures, some of which are quite challenging. The series work like a combination lock. If you do the right postures in the right order, the mind and body are cleansed of toxins and the channels of energy unlock.

Deveeloping a strong and lean body is a positive by-product of this practice, but yoga, which means, “to unite” is interconnectedness, encompassing every aspect of the being – physical, mental and spiritual.

A Yoga with a difference

The method of connecting postures with flowing movement and breathing creates a high-heat, high-energy workout. This is what sets this practice apart from every other form of yoga.

Have you ever watched yoga experts practice Power Yoga? It is like viewing a synchronized form of gymnastics. The body glistens with sweat, which is poured off continuously throughout the challenging, non-stop series of postures. And all the movements seem so effortless and completely awesome!

Most people think of yoga as soft and relaxing. What most of people don’t realize is that it can also be a powerful, intense and energizing workout. 

The primary ingredient of the Power Yoga practice– is heat. Think of what a glassblower can do with a piece of glass tubing when it is heated. He can remold it into the desired form. So also, when our body’s connective tissues are heated, they become pliable for reshaping and realignment. Tight, “dead” spaces begin to open creating less rigidity in our bodies along with increased circulation. This not only improves realignment, but also works to detoxify and revitalize the entire system.

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