Does yoga sculpt count as “real” yoga?
We chatted with four yoga teachers to get their perspective.
Here’s what they had to say.
Does using Sanskrit feel like its honoring the roots of yoga enough?
Why is your face so red?
Did you just go for a run?
instructor of the yoga-inspired Warrior Sculpt classes atLife Time
She sat back, her face awash in disappointment.
Why would you do that?
She said, finally.
You know thats not real yoga.
Is there such a thing as real yoga?
Yoga is more than a physical practiceits a way of living.
Its not a bad thing to meet people where they are, she says.
For example, yoga mainly focuses on building strength, stability, and flexibility.
We have numerous yoga elements, includingbreathwork, grounding,sun salutations, and ending withsavasana, she says.
instructor of the yoga-inspired Warrior Sculpt classes atLife Time
We also integrate weights andjumping jacks.
She also believes that yoga in these controls can intensify the benefits of that practice.
Adapting that into other fitness prefs gives you the best of yoga while expanding your movement options.
Yoga has always been about beginners mind, where youre approaching the practice with openness and curiosity.
Why should a hybrid class be any different?
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