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• We lose strength, naturally, as we age and unfortunately, modern life is accelerating the process.
• We spend most of the day sitting at a desk or a computer and struggle to find the time to stay as fit and healthy as we should.MD, Peter Attia tells us:“Virtually every injury a person has is due to an instability because we can’t hold the body in its correct place.” Very few of us need to be as a strong as a powerlifter but if we don’t maintain a baseline level of strength, we leave ourselves vulnerable to pain, injury, poor posture and weak bones.Traditional strength training at the gym is problematic for many reasons and bodyweight training is fast becoming the most popular and effective solution.
• If you practice yoga to build strength, you also have some additional advantages.The benefits of building strength through yogaYoga combines strength with flexibility.Yoga strengthens the core stabiliser muscles that support your spine.Yoga integrates muscle groups to work together rather than focussing on muscles in isolation.Yoga emphasises the importance of the breath in building strength.Yoga trains balance, which is an important component of functional strength.Yoga trains strength dynamically, in all planes of movement.Yoga enhances body awareness.Yoga is not demanding on the joints.Yoga can be done anywhere with minimal equipment.Yoga is endlessly variable, which can lead to greater compliance.Practicing yoga barefoot strengthens the muscles in the feet, ankles and lower legs.What you can expect from this courseIn this 15-day online yoga course, renowned yoga instructor and founder of Yoga 15, Abi Carver teaches you the essentials of Yoga for Strength.
• In just 15 minutes a day over 15 days, you’ll be well on your way to increasing your muscular strength, stabilizing your joints and redefining your endurance.The videos start off easy but they don’t stay that way for long, so buckle up!
• We cycle through routines for the upper body, core and lower body, incorporating all the foundational yoga poses—including Warrior 1, Warrior 2, Reverse Warrior and Extended Side Angle.Testimonials on Abi’s Yoga 15 “Yoga For Strength Challenge”“I’ve completed the 15-lesson program, and I loved it!