01/11/2024
What is power yoga?
As the name suggests, power yoga is focused on building strength and endurance. It is also an excellent form of yoga for burning calories.
Although power yoga isn’t an official type of yoga, the term is sometimes used interchangeably with Vinyasa yoga. It’s probably more accurate to say that power yoga is a form of Vinyasa, which has its roots in Ashtanga yoga, an established practice that began in the early 20th century.
With power yoga, the emphasis is on the flow from one pose to the next, rather than approaching each pose separately. The poses aren’t disconnected from each other, unlike some other forms of yoga.
No matter what you call it, power yoga is a fast-paced and intense activity. You move from one posture to another rapidly, linking your breathing to the different motions of your body.
A very interesting style of yoga, you should try. At our center Bewustzijnscentrum Sadhana Kristyn OneOeight Yogi teaches poweryoga every wednesday at 18.30 till 18.45. Its is taught in english. Thus is ideal for international students who do not speak dutch yet.
At 20.00 every wednesday she teaches Astangha Yoga.
What is astangha yoga?
The word Ashtanga is comprised of two Sanskrit words, “Ashta” and “Anga.” “Ashta” refers to the number eight, while “Anga” means limb or body part. Therefore, Ashtanga is the union of the eight limbs of yoga, into one complete, holistic system. These eight-limbs of yoga represent the various branches of the philosophy of the yoga sutras that form the foundation in the Ashtanga Yoga School. The Ashtanga philosophy is to integrate all of the eight limbs of yoga, which include: Yama (moral codes), Niyama (self-discipline), Asana (posture), Pranayama (breath control), Pratyahara (sense withdrawal), Dharana (concentration), Dhyana (meditation), and Samadhi (oneness with the self).
Ashtanga is a very dynamic and athletic form of hatha yoga, made up of six series or levels, with a fixed order of postures. It is rooted in vinyasa, the flowing movements between postures, with a focus on energy and breath. While it is a very physical practice, it also promotes mental clarity and inner peace.
Ashtanga posture sequences
Usually, students begin an Ashtanga practice with three repetitions of Sun Salutation A and Sun Salutation B. This is followed by a set of standing poses, in 5 repetitions, then a set of seated poses.
You end this sessikn with savanne..a resting pose
Kristyn is a very skilled and experienced teacher. I can only suggest that you come to a try out lesson. You can just come to our studio and try it!
Power yoga 18.30 - 18.45
Astanga Yoga 20.00 - 21.15
Teacher: Kristyn OneOeight Yoga
Where ; Bewustzijnscentrum Sadhana
De Klomp 120-101
75 11 DJ Enschede
