| Yoga Basics and Variations. While Yoga | | | | |
| originated as a spiritual endeavor tied | | | | Exercise Specific Yoga Styles |
| closely to the Eastern religions of Buddhism | | | | |
| and Hinduism, modern society has adopted many | | | | Power Yoga. One of the most prevalent forms |
| of its basic tenets as a low impact physical | | | | of exercise intensive Yoga is often referred |
| fitness workout. Combining breath control, | | | | to as Power Yoga. Geared toward toning |
| balance and stretching, practicing Yoga is a | | | | muscle groups and enhancing control, Power |
| great way to enhance flexibility, posture and | | | | Yoga offers a more intense workout than most |
| muscle tone. There are many options | | | | other types of Yoga. Based on the Indian |
| available in Yoga-based workouts, from those | | | | Yoga technique known as Ashtanga, Power Yoga |
| designed for stress release to more strenuous | | | | is generally comprised of a two hour workout |
| workouts intended to supplement weight loss. | | | | that cycles through several series of |
| Whether you are interested in exploring the | | | | postures. The intense aerobic nature of the |
| spiritual side of Yoga, or just want to | | | | workout may make this style of Yoga difficult |
| increase your flexibility and control, there | | | | for beginners, but it also provides the most |
| are a wide range of Yoga programs that can be | | | | opportunity for body sculpting and muscle |
| incorporated into any lifestyle. | | | | toning. |