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Tips From The Trainer/Power Yoga

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: November 6, 2008

Updated: 11/06/2008 09:20 am

Meditation takes a back seat to pure strength in power yoga sessions, says Annie Okerlin, owner of Tampa's Yogani studio. Power yoga is a vigorous high-energy workout that also incorporates yoga's breath-centered approach.

"It's harnessing your inner power with your breath," she says.

Okerlin, a certified Bikram yoga method instructor, teaches people of all ages and abilities. Her Exalted Warrior Foundation provides yoga therapy to wounded veterans at Tampa's James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital and Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington.

This exercise focuses on developing lower abdominal strength.

EXERCISE: CRUNCH WITH EXTENDED LEGS

Lay down, legs lifted straight above hips. Point toes. Squeeze ankles together. Interlock hands behind head.

Tilt tailbone up off floor.

Exhale and reach shoulders and underarms toward ceiling.

Lower gently back to original position on inhale.

Repeat as long as you are able.

Need help learning the steps to this exercise? Follow along with a video of personal fitness trainer Annie Okerlin demonstrating this move at TBO.com, Keyword: Trainer.

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