Power Yoga

Power Yoga: The Athletic Adaptation

Power Yoga is a dynamic, fitness-based style of Vinyasa yoga that became popular in the West in the mid-1990s. It is essentially an adaptation of the traditional Ashtanga yoga system, but without the rigid, fixed sequence of postures.

What to Expect in a Class

A Power Yoga class is typically a fast-paced, high-energy Vinyasa flow.

• Vinyasa Flow: The class will move fluidly from one pose to the next.
• Athletic and Challenging: Expect a workout with demanding poses and strength-building holds.
• Teacher's Discretion: The sequence is not fixed and varies by teacher.
• Focus on Strength: There is a strong emphasis on building upper body and core strength.
• Heat: Many Power Yoga classes are practiced in a heated room.

Key Poses

• Sun Salutations (often with added push-ups or other variations)
• Chaturanga Dandasana (Four-Limbed Staff Pose)
• Crow Pose (Bakasana) and other arm balances
• Warrior series
• Core-focused work like Boat Pose (Navasana)