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 ability 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
concentrate 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.