yoga for strength?

shreddin_mama

so i know i have to have some strength training in on my weekly workouts. would yoga go along with that? i would do often if so

twitcha

Yoga is actually a great way to exercise. There are different types of yoga for relaxation and strength training. I used to do the fitness yoga class at my local YMCA. I had a really good teacher that kicked my butt every week. Loved it! Really shoud go back.

TeaBea

Yes - yoga can be used for strength. I use yoga primarily for flexibility, so I can't offer you a lot of info.

I think you are looking for "power yoga." Hopefully someone who is more knowledgeable than me will give you some good ideas.

zeeeb

depends on the class and the instructor and the level. the class i do currently is quite physically demanding, especially for the arms... and the instructor doesn't seem to focus so much on the leg moves, which is different, but what she does do is awesome anyway.

but some classes are a little bit of everything, not too much of anything,
and some classes focus on one main part of the body per class...

all depends, so many yoga classes are totally different from each other dependant on the instructor and their personal style.

skinnylizzard

Yoga is excellent for strength! It will make you long and lean and strong and flexible!

HayleeWho

yes! Yoga is great! strength and flexibility. But do a little flexibility yoga first to stretch!