Curious about yoga sculpt?

But one version has found a foothold in studios worldwide: yoga sculpt.

What is yoga sculpt?

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Peek at your yoga studios schedule and youll quickly realize yoga can refer toa tonof practices and workouts.

Some sessions might center on rejuvenation while others are all flow.

Yoga sculpt takes after the latterwith a twist, sometimes literally.

Two young women practicing ballet with a teacher in the dance hall.

vice president of operations and yoga atCorePower Yoga

(And yes, it stillcounts as yoga.)

Yoga sculpt vs. traditional yoga: Whats the difference?

While yoga sculpt is informed by classicyoga practices, its function is entirely different.

Woman doing hip exercises

Yoga sculpt focuses more on the cardiovascular systems and strength-building exercises than traditional yoga.

Yoga sculpt is energetic with upbeat music to keep you moving.

Both Deutchman and Salvatore echo that music ispun intendedinstrumental to a yoga sculpt class.

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What are the benefits of yoga sculpt?

According to the experts, yoga sculpt can positively impact your mentalandphysical well-being.

But back to yoga sculpt.

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vice president of operations and yoga atCorePower Yoga

As the experts mentioned earlier, yoga sculpt can also foster growth for your other yoga practices, too.

For example, shoulder and arm strength training to improve your Chaturangas, Keyser says.

For anyone looking to improve their mobility, yoga sculpt can help with that, too.

Woman doing arm exercise without weights while sitting on mat at home.

Yoga sculpt can also help shift your mindset, Salvatore says.

For starters, it can help enhance mental clarity and focus, she says.

By engaging your body to perform compound movements, your mind must focus on the task at hand.

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Further, joining a group fitness classnot just yoga sculpthas also shown to reduce stress.

Going to any first workout class can be daunting, and not without reason.

Theres the unfamiliar to contest with, after all.

Beginners should anticipate a challenging and unique blend of strength and yoga.

From there, the weight series starts, performed to the beat of music.

Take modifications that suit your bodys needs.

Yoga teachers love to support you, so ask questions before or after class, Keyser adds.

[CorePower Yoga instructors] are trained to work with all levels, Salvatore says.

Its important to remember that every single person you see in the studio started out as a beginner.

We suggest light weights, but yo know theyre optional.

Ask yourself, What am I trying to achieve?

Once you understand the objective, then you might design your routine, Salvatore says.

To set yourself up for success when starting something new, you need small, achievable goals.

Start slow and then see where your body takes you.

Yoga sculpt is a great addition to your yoga practice to boost and build muscle strength.

Its beneficial to balance out more intense classes with additional yoga classes, Keyser says.

Then, play around with sets and reps. Its all about balance and feeling strong, not depleted.

Find the balance that works for you, your mental and physical fitness goals, Keyser says.

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