Power Yoga Class Destin Fort Walton Beach Niceville

"Take a Vinyasa"

Power Yoga~ is for those who want to take it to the next level...an exhilarating Ashtanga (power) Vinyasa style class set to fun upbeat music designed to sculpt your body, improve flexibility, increase coordination and muscle tone while relieving stress (emphasizing not to be so serious). Vinyasa explores stillness within motion, strength within ease, wisdom within action. The basic principle of Vinyasa is for poses to be gracefully linked by the breath in an evolutionary flow that empowers each student to explore the full range of their potential wherever they find themselves. Moving meditation in action by listening to the body guided by the breath.

Extended sun salutation flows build strength and endurance, creating internal heat that increases the release of toxins. Flowing in balancing poses to foster determination and lightness of mind. Core strengthening poses that sculpt the mid-section and add fluidity to the spine for injury prevention and deeply freeing hip and shoulder opening postures to counteract the ill effects of tension in the body, all within the context of an energizing creative Vinyasa flow series.

The fusion of warming parallel breath and quick flowing movements make this complete practice a memorable experience. Some poses and transitions are challenging and may not be so "graceful" at first... (always something new to explore). Some transitions are internal, soft and restorative. Joy is the natural outcome when you learn to orchestrate the intensity of the practice by listening to your breath and body, by playing the edge between pleasure and challenge. This can be an intense practice yet suitable for all fitness levels …remember to listen to the body, take a brake when you are in need and follow the modifications right for you.

Seasoned practitioners and newer students alike can enjoy learning the importance of staying in the moment and exploring yoga from the inside out. Its not about how far you go into a pose, its about being where you are at the present moment as fully as possible and finding a deep sense of well-being and inner strength. Modifications are presented for all levels of ability, needs and requests of participants.

"Vinyasa Flow" describes the transitions between the Vinyasa yoga based poses...one pose fluidly "flowing" to another synchronized by the breath; the breath initiates the movement and/or the movement initiates a breath. Ashtanga meaning Power adds endurance in true moving meditation in fluid flowing action. This is Rhonda's favorite class to teach, where she can be her most creative and has been on a 15 year journey developing this very unique popular class.

All Classes~ Combinations of the shoulders, back, chest, hips and hamstrings will be covered in each class to promote greater flexibility and strength, improving posture and relieving stress. Special attention to building core (abdominal) strength always added promoted.

Yoga Slow Flow~ Especially good for newcomers or those who would like to master the more advanced poses at a slower pace. All levels can benefit from a refresher on the basic balance between effort, ease and surrender. This class will move slower yet stronger to build a strong foundations to further in the practice. Emphasizing alignment principles of the basic postures while exploring the variations and modifications of the more challenging ones (learning to listen to the body). Special attention given to stretch deeper by holding lengthening poses longer for better flexibility and more range of motion in flows. Centering on the mind/body connection with breathing (pranayama) techniques, stress release and relaxation skills Level 1-3

Vinyasa Yoga Flow~ A Creative, energizing blend of Vinyasa sequences of Sun~ Salutations, balance, standing, seated and core strengthening postures. Designed to sculpt your body, improve flexibility, increase coordination and muscle tone while making your spirit happy. Holding some poses longer to deepen awareness of alignment in more advanced variations, better flexibility added by the breath in lengthen poses. Introducing the variations in inversions and arm balances. Moving meditation in action, fully enjoying the moment with the ocean horizon as a focus point. Level 1-3

Fluid Flow~ A Vinyasa Flow class that adds fluidity in the transitions from poses (repetitious movements to build strength and endurance to flow with confidence and grace). Level 1-3 Power

Power Yoga (Fluid Flow)~ will be the most "powerful" Vinyasa Ashtanga based class offered. Moving a little faster through continuous flows with fun challenging transitions and balance poses. Less direction will be given to better set a fluid pace, yet modifications will still be offered. This allows students to grow deeper in "their practice". All levels are welcome, just able to go at their own pace... remembering every pose is not for everybody. (Intermediate/Advanced Level 2-3 )

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Power Flow Benefits

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Teaches you to breath fully and correctly, Improving heart and lung capacity
Maintains youthful appearance, as the oxygenation and cleansing improves skin tone
Builds strength toning muscles/ tremendous Endurance speeds up metabolism for Weight loss
Gives the body a cardiovascular work out without negative impact forces
Prevents sports injuries
Doctor recommended for improved immune system (fighting off illnesses)
Improves posture/Eliminates back pain
Promotes greater flexibility of your spine in its full range of motion, allowing the central nervous system to function optimally resulting in high levels of energy
Works every system in the body; cardiovascular, nervous, lymphatic, endocrine, immune, digestive, reproductive, muscular and skeletal
Works every organ, gland, muscle, tendon, ligament in the body
Integrates the right and left hemispheres of the brain which improves memory, learning, coordination and balance
Builds mental strength by holding your mind in a focused, meditative state (no time to worry)
Reduces stress and fatigue