Power Yoga, an offshoot of Ashtanga Yoga is fast gaining momentum as a fitness mantra in present times. With several aspiring to lose weight and own a well-toned robust body, power yoga is becoming a popular medium for a quick whole body workout. This is because it includes postures and movements for toning and strength building of the body, assuring flexibility in gluts and inactive muscles and enabling all functional movements to be performed freely.
Although some may argue that an hour of a cardio session burns twice as many calories, power yoga does more. It burns unnecessary fat and helps to streamline the body by building lean muscles. Since power yoga also helps to tone up, power yoga enthusiasts usually oozes out a radiance and suppleness that is rare to obtain from other exercise methods.