Summary: Do you feel low on strength the entire day? The day-to day work leaves you with a feeling of tiredness. Then, try power Yoga poses for enhanced energy and flexibility to fight daily obstacles.

This is the era of a fast-paced life. To match with the hush-rush lifestyle, one needs to be high on vigor and strength. However, the daily hustle-bustle leads to complete brain drain. What one yearns for are great physical strength and mental power. Is there any magic wand to grant you with endless vitality? Yes, this remarkable ability is present in the art of yoga.

The power yoga style is an intensive yoga artform that takes cue from the Ashtanga yoga. This particular style does not comprise of a set sequence of yoga postures. This makes it a very diverse and creative practice to follow. The practice of power yoga gives a feeling of inner bliss. A vigorous yoga practice that leaves you in sweat.

Because of the dynamic nature of this yoga style, it quickly warms up the muscles, increases oxygen intake and heart rate. The regular practice of the asanas creates muscle tone, which in turn, creates strength and flexibility in the body. The excess sweating detoxifies the human body. It is also said to improve the posture. It helps people suffering from backache and spinal problems by restructuring the bone structure. It is believed that power yoga exhibits tremendous advantages– lowered cholesterol levels and blood pressure. It even helps in unclogging blocked arteries.

When you practice yoga for power regularly, you will start to notice some of the benefits within few weeks. So, start with power yoga asanas to reap its wonderful benefits.

Here is a list of top five power yoga postures to get started with:

1. Cobra Pose or Bhujangasana: Lie on your stomach on a Yoga Mat. Place the hands next to the chest with palms facing downwards. Your elbows should be bent and tucked by your side with palms aligned to the shoulders. Using your back muscles, lift the chest up and off the yoga mat. Press your hands into the yoga mat and, lift your chest a little bit higher. Breathe slowly for 5-10 breaths and, slowly release the pose.

2. Plank Pose or Kumbhakasana: Begin the pose on your fours. Your wrists should be directly under your shoulders. Extend your legs behind you and tuck your toes inwards. Keep your arms perpendicular to the mat. Your body should make a straight line from the crown of the head to the heels. Ensure your thighs are lifted up throughout the posture. Hold the pose for 30 seconds and release.

3. Side Stretch or Parsvottanasana: Start in mountain pose. Turn your left foot towards 45-degree angle and step your left leg about 3-4 feet behind. The left side of the pelvis rotates forward so that the hips are square to the mat. Fold your hands in a reverse prayer position behind the back. Fall forward rolling your chest towards the knees and, gently draw your gaze towards the toes. Hold the pose for few seconds and release.

4. Bridge Pose or Setu Bandhasana: Lie on your back with bent knees. Your feet should be parallel to each other at the same distance as your knees about 6 inches apart. Press your feet into the yoga mat to raise your posterior off the yoga mat. Your head, arms, and feet should rest on the mat. You can also interlock your fingers underneath your back. Only lift to a point where the lower back remains relaxed. Stay and breathe in the pose for few seconds.

5. Bow Pose or dhanurasana: Lie on your stomach with extended legs. Bend your knees and raise your ankles upwards. Hold the ankle or toes of the feet with the hands. Relax your chin on the yoga mat. Inhale and, lift your head up while simultaneously raising your thighs up and off the mat. The weight of the body should solely rest on the lower abdomen. Hold the pose for few breaths and then release.

Practice power yoga for liveliness and verve in your life.