Yoga is often perceived as a gentler form of exercise, but by focusing on faster flows and different sequences, you can also do yoga as a workout. Adding higher-intensity elements will engage and strengthen your muscles in a completely different way from your regular practice.
Yoga engages both mind and body, and many poses are, by default, a form of strength training. For example, the crow pose works to strengthen the muscles in the upper body by forcing us to hold our own weight on our shoulders, arms, and back. Most poses use your body strength as the primary source of resistance, but some will offer a higher-intensity workout than others; ideal if you want to use yoga for weight loss or get stronger.
