| Health is the real wealth of an individual. Good health | | | | Helps maintain good and proper posture |
| does not mean the absence of physical illness but also | | | | Serves as a good warm up for athletes |
| the lack of mental and social illness. A healthy person | | | | Improves an athlete's overall performance |
| can properly survive and easily cope with the | | | | Power Yoga is a very accessible exercise. To |
| difficulties and stress of daily living. Incorporating regular | | | | practice this new yoga method, all that is needed is a |
| physical activities, nutritious diet, and refraining from | | | | flat floor surface, a mat or towel, and enough |
| alcohol and cigarettes are necessary in maintaining a fit | | | | overhead space to extend the arms. It can be |
| and healthy body. Yoga is a physical activity that has | | | | performed by individuals of different ages and level |
| been used in the ancient times to alleviate health | | | | of physical condition. However, not all poses should |
| problems associated with high blood pressure, high | | | | be attempted by everyone. Proper posture and |
| cholesterol, asthma, shallow breathing, backaches, | | | | alignment should always be maintained during stretch |
| chronic illness, and many other forms of discomfort. | | | | or posture to avoid injuries. These activities should be |
| Nowadays, Yoga has gone from a spiritual discipline | | | | stopped when there is fatigue, pain, or dizziness. In |
| practiced by many in the Far East, into a mainstream | | | | addition, the mental component of yoga is as important |
| exercise routine that has been taught in many gyms | | | | as its physical activities. Concentration and meditation |
| around the world. Other researches suggest that yoga | | | | should not be taken for granted. Yoga should be done |
| may promote relaxation and reduce distress. | | | | with an open and gentle mind when one performs |
| A new form of yoga that focuses on a more | | | | yoga positions and posture. Impatience, self-criticism, |
| fitness-based approached has been developed. It is | | | | and comparing oneself with others may hamper the |
| called Power Yoga, a method closely modeled after | | | | improvement of one's physical and mental health. |
| the Ashtanga style of practice. The term Power Yoga | | | | Individuals who want to engage in physical activities like |
| became widely used in the mid-'90s when many yoga | | | | yoga should consult doctors and other health |
| teachers tried new ways to make Ashtanga Yoga | | | | professionals before taking yoga classes. Certain |
| more accessible to the western audience. Both Power | | | | injuries to the wrist, back, and ankles may prevent |
| and Ashtanga Yoga focuses on strength and flexibility. | | | | some individuals from practicing yoga postures and |
| The only difference between the traditional method | | | | positions. Furthermore, yoga should be practiced with |
| and Power Yoga is that the latter does not require the | | | | care and precaution. Some people have reported |
| performance of a series of poses. It took the basics | | | | injuries that were acquired by executing yoga postures |
| of yoga and and gave it a dose of aerobics to tone | | | | without focus, or by attempting difficult positions |
| the muscles, sharpen focus, and strengthen the heart. | | | | without working them gradually or by not having proper |
| Other known benefits of practicing Power Yoga | | | | supervision. Oftentimes, beginners complain of muscle |
| include: | | | | soreness and fatigue after engaging in yoga. These |
| Improved strength, endurance, and stamina | | | | effects may disappear with continuous practice. Yoga |
| Tighter abs, legs, and arms | | | | is a great way to strengthen the and body and |
| Helps release physical tension | | | | improve overall health. |