Fitness Yoga/Power Yoga at Smahita Yog & Ayurved Clinic
"Health is Wealth"
Unless one’s body is fit,one cannot enjoy the pleasure & luxuries that life offers.To enjoy lifeto its fullest extent one must have a healthy body.
Health – mental & physical both,social environment & relation affects our state of mind,which in turn affects our body.
Yoga means union of body,mind & breath.Yoga is just not a physical exercise. It is designed to bring balance & health to physical, mental & spiritual growth of an individual.
To keep the body, the mind & society as such in good health,eight fold yoga ( i e asthang yoga) is necessary. It consists of -
1) YAMA ( social discipline)
2) NIYAM ( individual discipline )
3) AASAN ( posture )
4) PRANAYAM ( control of breathing )
5) PRATAHAR ( control of mind )
6) DHARANA ( concentration )
7) DHYAN ( meditation)
8) SAMADHI ( subconcious state)
Yama-Niyam : Keep the society healthy
Aasan- Pranayam : Keep the body healthy.
Dharana-Dhayan : Keep the mind in a balanced state.
When yogasanas are performed daily, the body becomes powerful,the mind becomes peaceful &
the body-soul balanced is achieved.The capacity & enthusiasm to work for the whole day is built up.
POWER YOGA
It is a dynamic & flowing type of yoga that focuses on building strength, endurance, flexibility & mental focus. It needs traditional yoga postures with a controlled posture, proper alignment, body & mind awareness with breath control soft coordination.
• FOUNDATION
Power yoga is rooted in ASHTANG YOGA which consist of a specific series of poses & is traditionally practiced in a set sequence.
• FOCUS ON STRENGTH & ENDURANCE
The practice involves continuous , flowing sequence where the practitioner moves through a variety of postures with a body, mind & breathing co-ordination….and focusing on building mental & physical strength & stamina.
Many of poses are held for longer period which increases muscular endurance.
• BREATHING & MOVEMENT
Slow, steady and calm breathing & movement enhances capability of body, mind coordination.The controlled breathing helps in synchronizing each movement with the breath, fostering concentration & helping to build internal heat.
The combination of breath & movement enhances the flow & make the practice physically challenging.
• MENTAL FOCUS
Through the practice individuals develop concentration, mindfulness & stress relief. The dynamic, strong, movement, stretches target different muscle groups, improving range of motion over time.
It’s not just about strength, flexibility is a crucial aspect of the practice.
Benefit of Power Yoga
- Improved strength
- Increased Endurance
- Better flexibility
- Stress Relief
- Weight loss
- Enhanced balance & coordination
- Body – mind – breath connection increases mindfulness & helps develop a stronger connection between mind, body & soul.
Power yoga classes can vary in intensity depending on the instructor.Power yoga is a versatile & challenging form of yoga that incorporates strength, flexibility & cardiovascular endurance.