Power Yoga - a balanced exercise program based on the principles of Ashtanga Yoga, designed both to develop strength, endurance and flexibility. For deceptive smoothness and softness hiding power yoga movements are large enough load: power yoga classes require a contribution of maximum energy in every movement while maintaining the internal concentration and maintain equilibrium. Unlike other types of yoga, power yoga is aimed primarily at the development of a direct physical force.

The benefits of power yoga

Of course, any exercise Myths about exercise: do not believe   somehow beneficial to humans because they allow to develop strength, endurance, speed and flexibility. Do exercises that provides power yoga, there are several major advantages - in fact, this kind of yoga can be considered as a universal set of exercises that help to solve many different problems of physical and psychological nature. Among the main benefits of power yoga:

• Development of physical force by the permanent loads on regular abdominal muscles and back;
• Build muscle and, consequently, the effective burning of fat - has long been known that the more muscle mass, the more energy (ie, calories during digestion which the body gets the required energy) spent on its "service";
• Acceleration of metabolism Metabolism: The basis of life of all living things   and, ultimately, weight loss - power yoga may be an alternative to a rigid diet;
• Increased stamina - the body gradually gets used to a fairly heavy loads;
• The stimulation fluid exchange acceleration of the elimination of toxins through sweat;
• The normalization of the cardiovascular system;
• Correcting posture, maintaining correct posture;
• The development of psychological stability - as well as any other kind of yoga, power yoga teaches self-control, helps fight daily distress and psychological stress;
• Improve concentration, attention and coordination - power yoga teaches focus, to control body movements.

Basic principles

Power yoga, unlike other types of yoga, in a much less focused on meditation Meditation - treats the body and the spirit   and slow, flowing movements. The basic principle of power yoga - the development of physical force by quite heavy traffic and strenuous exercise. For this reason, first of all the benefits of power yoga will appreciate those who are already familiar with the intense training and has a sufficient level of physical fitness. However, it all depends on the specifics of the program - some power yoga program well suited for beginners, not previously involved in any sports and are not familiar with high loads.

At the core of power yoga - the principles of Ashtanga yoga, involves the development of both physical strength and flexibility movements. A difference of power yoga ashtanga yoga is the specificity of exercise: exercise program includes a combination of power yoga exercises to separate groups of muscles and breathing techniques, "ragged", but, nevertheless, a smooth rhythm of movement. Catching power yoga, it is very important to breathe correctly How to breathe correctly - modern and traditional techniques   - Only in this case, the exercise will be most effective.

How to deal with power yoga

As an exercise power yoga provides sufficient intensity exercise, engage in this kind of yoga is recommended that no more than three times a week, with the duration of one workout is about forty-five minutes. Power yoga can be considered as a harmonious combination of power, aimed at the development of physical strength muscle training and cardio, projected traffic, increased activity. Before the start of classes is very important to warm up, perform some warm-up exercises - or maintain specific "ragged" rhythm power yoga movements will be difficult. And doing the exercises power yoga is very important to invest in every movement of the maximum energy - the more exercise, so, consequently, faster can be assessed the beneficial effects of yoga.

Exercises in osteochondrosis needed even more than any other treatments. This exercise can strengthen the muscles of the back and neck, which support the spine and stop the process of destruction. All other therapies aimed at pain relief.

Exercise osteochondrosis

Exercise therapy in osteochondrosis helps relieve pain - the main manifestations of the disease. Physical education in osteochondrosis - a guarantee of high quality of life. Osteochondrosis - is an exchange-dystrophic diseases of the spine associated with the thinning and loss of elasticity (ie the ability to absorb) intervertebral disks. Since it does not allow the wheels to collapse vertebrae at various influences on the spine, therapeutic exercise in osteochondrosis aimed at preserving their ability to amortization.

When osteochondrosis thinner wheels first, then cracked and partially beyond the spine, pushing into the spinal canal (disc protrusion), and then the fibrous ring surrounding the nucleus of the disc ruptures and compresses the spinal cord - a herniated disc. Exercises for spine osteochondrosis strengthen muscle corset, so help to slow this process and a set of exercises for the prevention of degenerative disc disease - to prevent. In order to reduce the abnormal mobility of the spine, the body shall take the following steps: vertebral bone begins to grow, and splice the spine into a single unit - the spine is completely loses its mobility.

The muscular system could take on the task of supporting the spine. It is directed at the basic treatment of degenerative disc disease. Strengthen muscles can only be performing a set of exercises in spinal osteochondrosis. Interior is also important to massage the neck and back. Exercises in osteochondrosis of the spine can be done only under medical supervision, in doses increasing the load. With extreme caution should be to exercise at a cervical osteochondrosis, and yet, charging at cervical osteochondrosis vital. Charging for lumbar degenerative disc disease Lumbar degenerative disc disease - the influence of provoking factors   It allows a long time to get rid of pain.

It is best to start with a complex physiotherapy (physical therapy). Exercises for the treatment of osteoarthritis appoint a doctor, and exercise for the prevention of osteochondrosis can be made within any of improving gymnastics. For example, it is quite suitable Pilates osteochondrosis - intellectual gymnastics, which is based on fluid movements. A very useful exercise in the pool with osteochondrosis.

But some exercises should be treated with caution, for example, push-ups in osteochondrosis should be carried out strictly according to certain rules. Strength training with osteochondrosis also conducted with caution and on special simulators. Biking in osteochondrosis, as well as jumping, heavy lifting contraindicated.

Exercises for the treatment of cervical degenerative disc disease

Exercises for the neck with osteochondrosis should always be done with care to start very gradually, under the supervision of an experienced increasing load. Charging with cervical osteochondrosis is needed, but in the cervical spine are vital nerves and blood vessels that feed the brain, which can injure a failed turn heads. Squeezing the autonomic nerve fibers that make up the spinal roots, altered intervertebral disk causes the phenomenon of vegetative-vascular dystonia (VVD) in the cervical osteochondrosis.

Charging with cervical-thoracic osteochondrosis also requires caution. Symptoms of VSD are differences in blood pressure (BP), seizures, tachycardia, heart pain Pain in the heart - always consult a doctor   etc. The sharp drop in blood pressure caused by the wrong done exercise, can lead to fainting. But even more dangerous injury to the vertebral artery that feeds the brain. That is why all the physiotherapy with cervical osteochondrosis (at least initially) are carried out only under the control.

With no less care should be carried out exercises in the cervical-thoracic osteochondrosis. Dangerous race with cervical osteochondrosis - as any shaking movements, it may cause a worsening of pain and IRR. But pilates and osteochondrosis Osteochondrosis - learn how to properly distribute the weight   cervical spine are quite compatible.

Charging the neck with osteochondrosis leads to the strengthening of the muscles that hold the intervertebral discs. Charging at osteochondrosis Osteochondrosis - Causes and symptoms   should be carried out regularly, you can perform the following exercises for cervical degenerative disc disease:

• put his hand to his forehead and pressed her forehead, straining the muscles of the neck; make three times for 5 seconds;
• put his hand to the back of the head, to put pressure on her neck, straining the posterior neck muscles; make three times for 5 seconds;
• make left hand to the left temple and put pressure on her temples, straining the muscles of the neck (3 × 5 seconds); to do the same exercise the right;
• gently tilt the head back, stretch your neck muscles, then slowly overcoming the muscular resistance, get your chin chest (5 times);
• head and shoulders to keep straight, then slowly turn your head all the way to the right (5 times); to do the same exercise on the left;
• chin lowered to the chest, turn your head to the right first and then left for 5 times;
• tilt the head back, touch 5 times the right ear of the right shoulder, and then 5 times. left ear to touch the left shoulder.

Charging in osteochondrosis of the cervical spine should be carried out every day in the morning. Exercise of cervical degenerative disc disease can be done sitting or standing. The same set of exercises with cervical osteochondrosis can be done at work every two hours.

A set of exercises with cervical osteochondrosis help, as with the onset of the disease, and for its prevention. Exercises in osteochondrosis of the cervical spine should not include rotation of the head, is much more suitable smooth movements from side to side. Exercises with cervical osteochondrosis should also not be carried out without the support of his hands. When the neck is strained and sore, therapeutic exercise with cervical osteochondrosis should be done with extreme caution.