Bhupendra Singh

Power Yoga is a vigorous, fitness-oriented style of yoga that combines strength, flexibility, and endurance. Inspired by Ashtanga Yoga, it was popularized in the 1990s by Beryl Bender Birch, Bryan Kest, and Baron Baptiste. Unlike traditional yoga, Power Yoga follows a dynamic, fast-paced flow (vinyasa) rather than a fixed sequence. It focuses on building muscle, improving balance, and enhancing cardiovascular health while maintaining breath awareness (pranayama). Often used as a workout, it appeals to athletes and those seeking a high-energy, calorie-burning practice. Power Yoga also promotes mental focus, stress relief, and mindfulness, blending physical intensity with meditative awareness.

Yoga originated over 5,000 years ago in India, first mentioned in the Vedas. The Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita expanded its philosophy, while Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras (c. 200 CE) systematized it into an 8-limbed path. Hatha Yoga (15th century) emphasized physical postures and breath control. In the 19th and 20th centuries, yogis like Swami Vivekananda and Krishnamacharya introduced yoga globally. Today, styles like Hatha, Vinyasa, and Ashtanga focus on physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Yoga has evolved into a worldwide wellness practice, blending ancient traditions with modern fitness, stress relief, and mindfulness.