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Yogais wonderful for so many reasons.
Amber Venerable; Shot on location at Lyons Den Power Yoga Chelsea
It’s great for stretching, refocusing your mind, and unwinding after a long day.
For some people, relaxing, low-key poses will do the trick.
For others, higher intensity gets them feeling strong and centered.
Personally, I fall into that second category.
I prefer yoga that challenges me physically.
If I’m too unengaged physically, my mind wanders and I can’t stay in the moment.
Her studio teaches a method called Baptiste Power Yoga.
The workout she created for SELF (below) follows a format similar to most classes at Lyons Den.
It starts with an awakening sequence, which is a modified version of a Sun Salutation.
Think of it as a warm-up.
“It can cause a shift in perspective in your day.”
And we all have days where we could really use that.
Once you are in Half Moon pose, bend and straighten your standing leg three times.
Stag Handstands 10 times
Celebrate the end of this workout in Child’s Pose or Savasana.
