Strength isn't constantly the very first thing that comes to mind when individuals think about yoga. But this does not indicate it can't or should not be a part of your practice! Conventional asana practices typically feature long holds (which construct endurance) and passive stretching (which increases passive flexibility). As yoga progresses we're seeing a shift towards building power and increasing active versatility through vibrant movement. One of the most distinct shift is the strength that yogis are trying to achieve. This is partially led by yogi's bringing in lessons and knowledge from other athletic disciplines such as dance, martial arts, and exercises. The physical practice of yoga is really rather well-suited for strength building for 2 reasons. The very first is that it uses repeating. When we duplicate a motion, whether it be a Chaturanga or Warrior II, we progressively tiredness our muscles which enables them to grow back stronger. Second of all, each po...