Performing yoga is a great way to burn calories, but did you know that you can get even more benefits by participating in water yoga? Aqua yoga is both enjoyable and healthy, and it will keep you cool. In addition, this form of exercise is excellent for those with arthritis and other health conditions who cannot take part in regular yoga. I will highlight the benefits of water yoga and the many poses (asanas) that can be performed in the pool.

Benefits of water yoga

Performing yoga in the water has many benefits, including the following:

Therapeutic properties of aqua yoga

Water yoga is therapeutic in the following ways:

Water yoga poses (asanas)

Many asanas are ideal for performing in the water, including the following:

Most of these poses take advantage of the side of the pool by having you hold onto it with one or both hands.

Aqua yoga on video

If you want to see for yourself what water yoga looks like, watch one or all of the following videos:

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Burn More Calories by Performing Water Yoga