Focus On: Baptiste Power Vinyasa

In the mid 1990s, Baron Baptiste was one of the innovators of power yoga, a movement that synthesized teachings from the previous generation of yogis with a modern sensibility to make them more accessible. Baptiste's eponymous style has continued to be extremely popular and is widely available thanks to his long standing teacher training programs and affiliate studios nationwide. Chances are there's one near you.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Focus On: Baptiste Power Vinyasa In the mid 1990s, Baron Baptiste was one of the innovators of power yoga, a movement that synthesized teachings from the previous generation of yogis with a modern sensibility to make them more accessible. Baptiste's eponymous style has continued to be extremely popular and is widely available thanks to his long standing teacher training programs and affiliate studios nationwide. Chances are there's one near you. Ann Pizer Yoga Expert What is Baptiste Power Vinyasa?   Baptiste was influenced by Iyengar, Bikram, and Ashtanga yoga, which he was exposed to early in life through his parents' yoga studio. Now you can see his influence in the popularity of hot yoga styles like CorePower and Modo Yoga. READ NOW Interview with Baron Baptiste   I interviewed Baron Baptiste back in 2005 (!). A lot has changed in the yoga world since then, but his answers are still topical and relevant. READ NOW What is Power Yoga?   More about the emergence of power yoga and how it has affected contemporary yoga. READ NOW How Hot is Hot Yoga?   Baptiste classes are heated to 90-95 degrees F. See how that compares to six other kinds of hot yoga. READ NOW Featured Articles • Holding Water? Herbal Diuretics Can Help • Are There Different Types of Borderline Personalities? • The 13 Best Ways to Reward Yourself Without Food • 8 Soy-Free Vegetarian Protein Sources • Self-Made Bodybuilding Diets Come with Health Risks • Does Breast Size Matter When It Comes to Breast Cancer Risk? • Daylight Saving Time and Your Birth Control Pill • Don't Be Fooled By These 10 Birth Control Myths Advertisement About Yoga  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Yoga newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.