WHAT IS POWER ?

Power Yoga is a vigorous, fitness-based approach to Vinyasa-style yoga; its combination of physicality, strength, and flexibility, make for a customizable and athletic yoga workout. The practice of is perfect for anyone looking to combine physical fitness with intuitive spiritual self-discovery.

Benefits MENTAL • Sharpens Concentration & Self-Discipline PHYSICAL • Reduces Stress SPIRITUAL • Aids , Focus & Clarity • Synchronizes Breath • Improves Circulation & Body • Enhances Posture & Balance • Cultivates Self-Awareness • Increases Strength & Flexibility • Unlocks Individual Power • Promotes Stamina & Weight Loss & Energy

History Srivasta Ramaswami, the last living student in the K. Pattabhi Jois, Magaña Baptiste, US of the legendary yogi, begins his yoga studies in studies with The first Western students, Shri T. Krishnamachrya, Mysore, India, with in Los Angeles and two including Americans, David continues to teach the Shri T. Krishnamacharya, years later she and her Williams and Norman Allen, “Vinyasa Kramer Yoga the inspiration and founder husband open the first begin studying Ashtanga yoga Institute” at Loyola behind yoga practiced in yoga studio in San in Mysore, facilitating its spread Marymount University the United States today. Francisco. westward. in Los Angeles. 1927 Early 1950’s Early 1970’s Today Power Yoga has gained in popularity, with both local studios and national chains, offering various forms of a heated, full body athletic practice. 1938 1962 1990’s Power Yoga Emerges

Indra Devi, K. Pattabhi Jois, , Trained by Williams and Baron Baptiste, considered the mother publishes his treatise who studied Ashtanga yoga Allen, in Los the son on Magaña Baptiste of western yoga, on Ashtanga Yoga, with K. Pattabhi Jois in the Angeles and Beryl Bender and the godson of Indra Devi, becomes the first “Yoga Mala”. 1980’s, introduces a form of Birch in New York, both after studying non-Indian female yogi, Power Yoga at his iconic San “second generation” establishes his own style of studying alongside Francisco studio. “It’s Yoga” American students of Power Yoga, “Baptiste Power K. Pattabhi Jois and re-sequenced Ashtanga yoga Ashtanga Yoga, simultane- Vinyasa”, an athletic style of yoga B.K.S. Iyengar, they all poses into a style still practiced ously “invent” Power Yoga adopted by Hollywood Stars and become world famous today labeled “Rocket Yoga”. while on opposite coasts. NFL Players. yoga teachers.

YOGA IS A $12 BILLION Styles & Descriptions INDUSTRY ASHTANGA YOGA THERE ARE Classical Indian yoga with a set sequence of poses requiring endurance, balance and APPROXIMATELY concentration linked with flowing movements. 6,000 VINYASA YOGA YOGA STUDIOS This term was created to describe our modern-day form of classical yoga. IN THE UNITED Vinyasa yoga connects postures with breath, in a flowing sequence that encourages mindfulness. STATES TODAY

POWER YOGA Active and athletic. Power Yoga cultivates a high level of energy, incorporating heat, vitality and freedom through its sequencing of postures.

60 MINUTE HEATED MUSIC IN CLASSES STUDIO CLASSES

Bozeman Power Yoga offers well-rounded, 60 minute full body workouts, incorporating elements of classical yoga and modern physical fitness (Aerobics, Pilates, Cross-Fit), in an energetic, enthusiastic and safe environment. Instructors tailor the sessions for all level of students, focusing on building strength with flexibility, as well as athletic endurance. The studio is heated and filled with music to help facilitate an inspiring setting for a holistic physical, mental and spiritual experience.

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