Prasara Yoga FAQs

Answers To Your Frequently Asked Questions on Prasara Yoga

Article by Pivari Kapur

Prasara yoga is one of the fastest growing styles of yoga in the world. Its popularity has been steadily increasing since its debut in 2005, due in part to the fact that Prasara yoga is designed to be the best all-around style of yoga for athletes. But it's certainly not just for athletesIt's a great style of yoga for anyone to learn - accessable to both new yoga students as well as seasoned veterans. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Prasara Yoga.

What Is Prasara Yoga?

Prasara Yoga is a new style of yoga, first introduced to the masses in 2005 following the release of PRASARA: Flow Without Thought. It is a 'flow style' of yoga, focusing on not only posing and breathing but also on transitioning between each pose using dynamic movement.

How Is It Different From Other Styles?

Most traditional styles of yoga focus on either posing or structured breathing. Prasara focuses on posing, breathing, and movement - specifically linking poses together with dynamic movement. This is part of the reason why it is such a great style of yoga for athletes. The emphasis on movement increases range of motion and balance, which is a key benefit for athletes.

What Are The Benefits Of Prasara Yoga?

There's almost too many to listIt's a great way to build core strength (abdominal, hip, and spinal muscles). It increases balance, flexibility, and range of motion. It also promotes weight loss and builds lean muscle mass. A complete list can be found by clicking on the benefits of Prasara yoga.

How Long Is A Typical Routine? Do I Need A Lot Of Time To Get Into Shape?

There is no limit as to how long your workout needs to be. Some people do a short, 5 minute routine several times a day. Others practice intently for an hour or more every day. To get the most out of your workout, it is recommended that you perform Prasara for 14-18 minutes, 5 times a week - that is enough to work out every major muscle group and start s eeing results. If a 14 minute routine is too intense for your, feel free to have a shorter workout and build up to a longer one.

Where Can I Learn Prasara Yoga? There Are No Classes In My Area

There are several excellent resources available to learn Prasara yoga. If you prefer DVD instruction, Scott Sonnon's PRASARA: Instructional Series 'A' Flows is a great choice assuming you have previous yoga experience. If you are new to yoga, I recommend going with the Prasara Primer. It is the best source for learning Prasara yoga.

There you have it, the Prasara yoga FAQ. Hopefully any questions you may have had have been answered by reading this.