People have been enjoying the benefits of yoga for thousands of years but what does it all mean? Yoga is a Sanskrit word most commonly translated as “union” or “to unite” and it is one of the few forms of exercise that not only develops true fitness but also brings a calmness and clarity. This union of body and mind provides you with a complete sense of wellbeing.
Although yoga has long been practiced in the East it is only really in the last 50 years that yoga has spread and gained popularity in the western world and boy do we know a good thing when we see one!
Yoga has evolved to develop a wide variety of styles to suit every kind of body and lifestyle. Power Yoga in particular is rapidly growing in popularity as it gives a complete body workout without having to get on a treadmill or lift a single weight!
What makes power yoga so special?
Power Yoga is a sequence of postures, focusing on linking breath with movements in a dynamic flow to leave you feeling energised, invigorated and relaxed. Power Yoga is about learning to respect your body whilst daring to push your limits to improve your strength and flexibility of body and mind.
Classes are designed to suit all ages and levels of flexibility. Every pose we explore, from back bends to forward bends, twists and inversions, has a modified or advanced option making them accessible and adaptable to each student.
Power yoga gives you a cardiovascular workout, core strengthening, muscle toning and increased flexibility. Practicing Power Yoga will tone and sculpt your whole body, improve your fitness and aid weight loss helping you feel calm, centered and balanced.
With regular practice you will make rapid progress and will soon begin to feel the benefits, physically and mentally.
Benefits of Power Yoga:
- Improves flexibility whilst toning and strengthening the body
- Improves posture and balance
- Helps rehabilitation of injuries by working with complete body awareness
- Reduces stress and anxiety by relaxing the body and mind.
- Massages internal organs
- Detoxification of the body & improved blood circulation
- Aids weight loss
- Increase energy levels
- Leaves you feeling calm with a clear mind
If you are looking for an exercise regime that inspires stillness and really works to change fitness levels, posture, muscle strength and tone, this is the Yoga Style for you.