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What is Sun Power Yoga?

Sun Power Yoga is an eclectic mix of three traditional styles:

• Dynamic Hatha - for Alignment
• Sivananda - for Subtle Mind and Breath Work
• Astanga - for Heat, Flexibility, Strength and Stamina

This form encompasses the classical Sun Salute (Surya Namaska) as the skeleton.

It is a dance-like moving form testing the body and the mind as it works layer upon layer building up to a very difficult series of postures keeping to the sun salute skeleton. This dance/yoga form is a physical and mental challenge.

Sun Power Yoga uses the image of the sun as a symbol of empowerment, hope, determination, letting go, warmth and light. A sun inside that allows us to shine from within even on a dark winter's day. The sun is a symbol of regeneration and healing.

It is a flourishing and innovative style, perfect for our modern times yet still laced with traditional yoga principles.

The Sun Power Yoga Centre has now been accepted into accreditation with the Governing body of Yoga in Great Britain, The British Wheel of Yoga. This means they meet the standards set for the National Occupational Standards of Great Britain. They are also a Yoga Alliance USA registered school. Anne-Marie Newland is a teacher of dance as well as yoga; she specialises in sport and athletes. She has over 30 years of bodywork experience as a teacher and yoga teacher trainer.

Information from www.sun-power-yoga.co.uk/