1. A Regular Routine
If your goal is to gain strength with power yoga, you must become dedicated in your practice. Power yoga is a beneficial form of exercise for virtually everyone, as it allows you to strengthen your entire body without adding bulk muscle mass; however, to get the benefits of power yoga, you must practice for at least an hour three times a week. While many devout yogis recommend an hour of practice every day, you will quickly notice results with 3 hours a week. If you would like to increase your workouts, yoga is a form of exercise which can be safely performed each and every day; however, it is recommended that you do not practice longer that 90 minutes at a time.
2. Timing is Everything
Get strong with power yoga by learning how and for how long to hold your poses. As a general rule, yoga poses should be held for a minimum of three to five slow, deep breaths or 15 to 20 seconds; however, you can push the limit, holding poses which target specific body parts to get a deeper workout. Try holding your poses for as long as they are comfortable, plus one extra breath. You will find that you can build strength quickly with power yoga, holding each pose longer with almost every practice session.
3. Branch Out
You do not have to seek specific yoga poses for strength, as virtually all of them will get the job done; however, it is important that you get a full-body workout and balance your routine by choosing from a large variety of poses. Working with a regular power yoga class is probably the best way to get the greatest variety of poses in each routine; however, if you practice at home, you can get the same results by using multiple videos or books created by different instructors. Once you have mastered the poses, you will find that creating your own routines comes naturally and easily and you will be able to organize a number of pose series which you can use without instruction.
4. Other Things to Remember
Many people assume that power yoga is a gentle form of exercise and for that reason forget some of the basic rules of exercise; however, yoga should not be underestimated. Do not assume that you will not get an extreme full-body workout. Like any form of exercise, it is possible to wake up stiff and sore, to overdo it and to strain your muscles or to even suffer injuries. Listen to your body, adjusting poses as needed for comfort and drink plenty of water before, during and after practice. If you treat your body well, you will be able to practice more often and with more comfort, helping you to build strength as quickly as possible.
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