Ashtanga and Power Yoga

This is yoga for those who like to sweat! Not for the faint of heart (or body), Power Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga are very similar - both base their practices on performing Vinyasas, or a series of yoga poses which are strung together, one right after the other. It's a challenging blend of flexibility, strength and endurance. Want to explore your inner athlete? Then this style of yoga is for you.

	Ashtanga Yoga Revealed What is Ashtanga Yoga? Is it Power Yoga? Does it make you sweat? Are all the Asanas done really fast? This article from your About Yoga Guide dispels a lot of myths and tells you what Ashtanga really is.
	Beryl Bender Birch: Power Yoga - the Practice The originator of authentic Power Yoga (Yoga Chikitsa) has a video (and DVD) for the First Primary Series. Here's our review. Hint: this video is not for beginners!
	Ashtanga Yoga Your main resource for Ashtanga Yoga - it keeps you up to date on workshops, contains a list of certified Ashtanga Yoga instructors, and features articles, links and Moon Days.
	Ask Dr. Weil - Power Yoga If you're wondering exactly what Power yoga is, Dr. Andrew Weil's description is right to the point.
	Ashtanga yoga, Power Yoga or Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga A yoga by any other name... here is a more detailed description of what Power, Astanga or Astanga Vinyasa yoga is.
	Power Yoga from My Lifeguard This answers your questions about power yoga without all the fancy Sanskrit words.
	The Hard and the Soft Astanga Yoga Institute One of its directors is Beryl Bender Birch, author of Power Yoga and Beyond Power Yoga. This site offers tips, recipes and recommended teachers.
	Baron Baptiste One of Beryl Bender Birch's recommended teachers, Baptiste also has a very powerful, very challenging series of videos.
	Audio and Video Reviews This page has a great rating system for the audio and video cassettes it lists. Whether you're a beginner, are looking for a heavily aerobic tape, or want something a little less strenuous, you'll find something that's right for you.
	The Ghita Tech Ashtanga Yoga Site This site is worth checking out for the animated menu bar alone! This Australian-based group offers tips, moon days, information about chanting, and more. It's geared more towards experienced Ashtanga Yoga practitioner than towards novices.
	Yoga: The Big Picture Here is a classic Yoga Journal article about Power Yoga.
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