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Power yoga is a fast-paced cardiovascular workout focused on building strength and flexibility in the body through high-impact yoga postures. The definition of power yoga varies depending on where you practice, but there are some core characteristics that most power yoga classes have in common: Strength-building. In power yoga classes, poses can be held for up to a minute, helping to build strength in the targeted m... Power yoga is a fast-paced cardiovascular workout focused on building strength and flexibility in the body through high-impact yoga postures. The definition of power yoga varies depending on where you practice, but there are some core characteristics that most power yoga classes have in common: Strength-building. In power yoga classes, poses can be held for up to a minute, helping to build strength in the targeted muscle group. Aerobic workout. Power yoga is typically focused on increasing the heart rate and burning calories through a full-body workout and is sometimes referred to as gym yoga. A blend of Vinyasa-style poses. At least half of the asanas (postures) in a power yoga class come from Vinyasa yoga sequences, where you link breath to movement. It aligns with Ashtanga yoga. Ashtanga yoga is a very specific series of poses that flow together in an ordered sequence. While power yoga is more varied and yoga instructors have the freedom to sequence their classes as they want, many Ashtanga postures are practiced in power yoga classes. Read More