Yoga is a very popular exercise, and long-term practice of yoga can bring us many benefits. In yoga, there are many types, among which power yoga is one. Of course, power yoga has many movements, including many classic movements. Next, let’s learn about the classic movements of power yoga with the editor.
1. Doggy style
Prepare for downward dog pose. Spread your fingers outwards and lower your forearms toward the mat. Check to make sure your middle finger and elbow are in line. Try to straighten your knees and place your heels on the ground, and move your heels slightly outward to a position slightly wider than your toes, so that the outside of your feet is parallel to the edge of the yoga mat. Keep your head relaxed between your arms and look toward your legs or belly button.
2. Knee Bend Plank Pose
To prepare for Balanced Star Pose, place your left hand and left foot back on the mat, straighten your arms and legs into a plank position (the support position of a push-up). Make sure your shoulders are directly over your wrists. Bend your right knee as close to your chest as possible. Maintain this bent-knee plank position and take deep breaths for 5 times.
3. Balanced Support Star Pose
To prepare for dog pose, raise your elbows and return to downward dog pose. Bring your feet together so your thumbs are touching. Move your right hand about 15 cm to the left so that it is located in the upper middle part of the yoga mat. Move your right foot forward 2 inches, toes pointing to the left, and shift your weight to the right.
Twist the right side of your body and lift your left arm off the mat. Lift your left leg into the air. Hold, placing your weight entirely on your right hand and foot. Look toward your left hand and try to keep your shoulders, spine, and hips in a straight line. Adhere to this posture, take 5 deep breaths, tighten your muscles, and maintain body balance.
4. Sideways Twilight Pose
To prepare for a sprint, place your hands on the floor, retract your right foot and perform a series of excessive movements (from chaturanga to upward dog to downward dog). Inhale, step your feet forward or jump between your hands, exhale, and bend your legs. Inhale again and lift your upper body back to a standing position.
While inhaling, bring your feet together, bend your knees and slowly squat down, raising your arms. Exhale and place your right elbow on the outside of your left knee. Put your palms together, squeeze your thighs with your lower elbows, and twist and lift your chest as much as possible. Slightly draw your right hip in, keeping your knees parallel. Stay in sideways Twilight pose and take 5 deep breaths.
5. Sprint style
In preparation for the kneeling plank position, step your right leg up to the position between your hands into a low lunge. Press down and pass your right arm under your bent right knee. Cross your fingersHold your right ankle. Put all your weight on your legs, not your hands. If this is too taxing for your thigh muscles and you can't hold on (this move is very intense!), place one or both hands on the floor. Maintain the sprint position and take 5 deep breaths.