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Tips From The Trainer: Power Yoga

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: October 2, 2008

Tips From The Trainer/Power Yoga

Meditation takes a backseat 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 to 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 core strength.

EXERCISE: YOGA CRUNCH AND TWIST

Lie down, knees bent in the air above hips. Interlock hands behind head.

Inhale to expand belly.

Exhale, lift and twist, pointing right elbow to left knee as right leg extends out.

Alternate arm and leg motions.

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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