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> I guess the joke's on all the extremely fit, strong people who do yoga, then. Yoga isn't the same thing as high repetition circuit training. Strength gains f
by awj 13y ago
> I guess the joke's on all the extremely fit, strong people who do yoga, then.
Yoga isn't the same thing as high repetition circuit training. Strength gains from yoga are caused by the increasing resistance found in more difficult poses. Out of all the people you've seen become extremely fit and strong, how many stayed in beginner classes doing the easiest poses the whole time?
- timr 13y agoThe primary difference between class levels is not the poses. You get a few fancy new ones as you gain flexibility, but those are icing on the cake. Probably 90% of what you do in any given class is the same. The primary differences between a beginner class and an advanced class are the frequency (repetition), rest time and hold times used. Advanced classes will easily work 2-3x more asanas into an hour than beginner classes.