Create a sequenced power yoga workout by linking 3 poses to form a more fluid routine. You can choose any standing posture as your starting point. From the first pose, you should be able to move smoothly and fluidly into the next pose and so on into the third position. There are literally hundreds of poses that can be worked into a sequence. Use only 3 poses for each sequence. Try the following Power Yoga sequence to get you started.
Become a Kundalini Yoga Teacher
Kundalini yoga was brought to the West in 1969 by Master Yogi Brahan. Brahan started the Healthy, Happy Holy Organization to bring his teachings to the mainstream population. Kundalini is often associated with a coiled snake, because so much of the teaching is based on the reservoir of energy at the base of the spine. There are three manifestations of kundalini; universal energy, energizing the body-mind complex and the ability to sublimate the consciousness. Kundalini yoga is the concept of awareness in an individual, through the practice of kriya and naad. The basics of kriya, or yoga sets, are movements or sequences using the nervous and glandular system to balance the body and the chakras, or the body's energy centers. This includes sound; mudras, or hand gestures; pranayam. or warm-up; concentration and meditation. Naad refers to vibrations or sounds.
Make a Yoga Mat Carrier
According to a 2008 study by Yoga Journal, more than 15.8 million people practice yoga, spending upwards of $5.7 billion a year on yoga-related products collectively. Despite these facts, practicing yoga does not have to be costly, and there are many essential items that you can make yourself. A yoga mat carrier can be made in less than an hour if you have sewing experience, and it can be more cost-effective and fun than simply buying one at the store. Does this Spark an idea?
Do the Yoga Bow Pose
The yoga bow pose, or dhanura-asana in sanskrit, helps to increase the strength and flexibility of the spine and literally mimics a bow and arrow. Performing this pose regularly can help to relieve tension of the lower back, increase upper body strength and alleviate stained and tired legs. When combined with abdominal stretches, the bow pose can increase circulation in the stomach, relieving intestinal or digestive disorders as well.
Get Shape In Bikram Yoga
Yoga is one of the most popular work-outs in the world because of its ease in getting started and its focus on relaxation and going at your own pace. There are several different variations, one of these is Bikram Yoga. Bikram yoga focuses on 26 poses done in a room set to 105 degrees and 40 percent humidity.