Attention all yogis; when was the last time you came across a great deal on yoga classes? Sure, we’ve all spent $30 for a week of unlimited classes at a new studio, but really, how many classes can you squash into just one week?

Back to the deal, the really great deal.  How does 50 classes sound? And what if I told you that these 50 classes would cost you only $30 total – instead of the $700+ that buying five 10-class passes would put you out?

Sound too good to be true right!? Well, lucky for you, it’s not.

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Enter Passport to Prana

The answer for all yogis of all levels looking to get their asana on without breaking the bank. A fixture in yoga communities across Canada and the United States, Passport to Prana, is hotter than a Bikram class and will leave you feeling more blissful than an hour long savasana. Here’s why:

The New Sunday Brunch

Forget your usual eggs Benny and mimosa filled Sundays mornings.  Round up your brunch crew and head to a yoga class instead. You’ll get in your gossip between vinyasas and leave feeling more refreshed than if you had helped yourself to second helping of seasoned home-fries.

Something For Everyone

Passport To Prana allows you to sample all levels of classes at studios across your city.  You can also experiment with which style of yoga suits you best. Looking for something slow paced and gentle? Try a Hatha class. Want a serious workout? Then Ashtanga or Power may be for you. Whatever your preference, Passport To Prana affords you the luxury to choose.

More Affordable than a New Lulu Lemon Top

….and will make you feel just as good.

At $30 a pop ($20 in some cities) Passport To Prana is a steal of a deal. Order your card online at http://passporttoprana.com and when it arrives (usually within 1-2 weeks) hit the mat at studios across your city.

See Your City with Yoga

New in town?  Passport To Prana is the perfect way to get to know the lay the land and maybe meet a few kindred spirits along the way.  Discover new areas, streets, communities, all surrounding the many participating yoga studios.  Full studio lists and their addresses (with maps) are available on the official Passport To Prana website.

Passport to Prana is currently operating in Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Victoria, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, New York, Philadelphia, and San Francisco. For more information, check out http://passporttoprana.com.

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The Power of Power Yoga
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Healthynomics spoke to Vicky Fox, a yoga instructor at The Power Yoga Company (www.thepoweryogaco.com) in Fulham to find out what puts the Power into Power Yoga.

HN:  How did you discover yoga?

VF: I’ve been a regular gym go’er since I was 17, so I’ve always been interested in fitness. However I really got interested in yoga around 1995.  Don’t hold it against me, but it was seeing Madonna that actually inspired me.  I admired her strength and was impressed that yoga could produce such a strong, lean body.

HN:  What does a Power Yoga class involve?

VF: Power Yoga involves a series of challenging postures linked together with clever sequencing to improve strength, balance and flexibility. It can be a very physically demanding form of yoga, yet it is versatile enough for practitioners of all levels and ages to work at their own pace

Most power yoga is closely modelled on the Ashtanga style of practise, however power yoga does not follow a set series of postures so every class offers new challenges.  The varying sequences make it a good choice for people who get bored easily too.

HN:  What muscles does it tone?

VF: Not only does Power Yoga tone and define arms, shoulders and back, but it also builds strong core muscles to keep the whole body strong, balanced and healthy. It’s a great way to sculpt your body.

HN:  It seems as though Power Yoga can be integrated into other fitness regimens too.  In a Yoga Magazine article, England goalkeeper David James said regular sessions keep his muscles flexible, his body aligned and his mind free from the stresses of the match.

VF: Absolutely! Many professional athletes start doing yoga following an injury but then quickly see the benefits of a regular practice.  The stretching alone is great for runners who develop tight hamstrings and calf muscles.

HN:  So in addition to the physical workout, there is a mental workout too?

VF: The emotional benefits can be just as rewarding and sometimes unexpected.   I’ve talked to a lot of people whose first experience with yoga was just a lot of breathing or OM’ing so it put them off.  You have to find the class that’s right for you. You may enter into Power Yoga simply for the physical workout but leave a class with an open, calm mind that will allow you to tackle life’s difficulties with more patience.  It might sound corny, but it’s true.

When you meet with resistance in life, it’s like meeting with resistance in a posture or sequence.  You breathe through it, stay calm and will yourself to do it. Maybe I can do it.   Can I make it better?  Can I get beyond it and be a better person?  You can translate things from life onto your yoga mat and vice versa.

HN:  For people who don’t have a lot of time, is Power Yoga still for them?

VF: All you need is 10 min out of your day.  I think if someone does the downward dog posture once a day and takes time to observe their breath, draw their attention inwards, soften their gaze, begin breathing evenly in and out, they will find themselves calming down and getting an energy boost.

HN:  What about if you travel?

VF: The great thing about yoga is that it goes with you. You don’t need all the kit and require only a small amount of space.

HN:  If you had to choose 1 or 2 key postures or yoga sequences, what would they be?

VF: That’s easy.  Downward Dog, which I talked about earlier, and the Sun Salutation sequence. Start there and before you know it you’ll be addicted and start adding things into it

Healthynomics checked out the classes at The Power Yoga Company in Fulham and are now regulars. Like Vicky Fox, we recommend you give it a go! Check it out at www.thepoweryogaco.com.