Strength Zone

From his famed NYC studio, Alan Finger displays a deep understanding of yoga’s moves and benefits. This program features a gentle series of smooth-flowing traditional yoga poses. It’s designed so you can either follow the full-position or Alan’s easier modifications. Ends with a very relaxing stretch and meditation.

Yoga for a Strong and Healthy Back presents the fundamentals of posturing and breathing in this approachable 40-minute workout that includes two 20-minute sessions focusing on spinal rotation and muscular strength. The back is central to supporting all movements; conventional workouts often do not include exercises that strengthen the lower back. Yoga Zone gives excellent instruction here, and participants are taught poses that utilize both the lower and upper back. The warrior pose and forward bends are just a few of the postures performed here that can improve spinal flexibility and help to avoid future back injuries. Beginners should find the first set easy to follow (the postures within this section are modified versions of what is yet to come). The second set incorporates some back bends and deeper poses that require greater agility and strength. Despite the increased difficulty here, participants of all levels can improve their flexibility without being overwhelmed by impossible poses.

You'll build strength and boost your body's capacity for endurance with this invigorating power yoga workout led by Yoga Zone instructor Lisa Bennett. Guaranteed to make you sweat, the hourlong routine includes a challenging series of sun salutes; backbends; hip and abdominal poses; and balancing poses. While the pace may be too intimidating for beginners, the tempo is fine for experienced practitioners.