How to Build Strength with Your Yoga Practice | La fée Zephi
When people think of yoga, strength isn't always the first thing that comes to their mind. But that doesn't mean it can't or shouldn't be part of your practice! Traditional asana practices often involve long holds (which builds endurance) and passive stretching (which increases passive flexibility). However, as yoga evolves, we are seeing a shift towards building power and increasing active flexibility through dynamic movement. Perhaps the most distinct change is the strength that yogis are now cultivating. This is partly led by the yogis bringing lessons and knowledge from other sports disciplines such as dance, martial arts and gymnastics. Coaching to make your dreams come true and transform Put this into practice First, let's get that out of the way - the strength building won't make you overly muscular or necessarily decrease your flexibility (unless you're exclusively throwing dumbbells over your head in the weight room). So get that powerlifter image o...