My gym has “power yoga” or vinyasa yoga on the schedule, are those instructors certified by you?

Unless they hold a NPY 200-Hour Power Vinyasa Teacher Training Certificate of Completion, no. Power Yoga refers to a form of yoga asana (poses) that come from Hatha yoga. A power yoga instructor will be trained in appropriate sequencing and create a seemless flow from pose to pose, breath to breath. Due to the intense physical nature of the practice and number of repetitions, we do not recommend attending a class by an instructor who isn’t power yoga trained.

What makes NPY “power yoga” different than other yoga styles?

Our roots are in hatha, but our studios blend not just yogic philosphy into the physical practice, but also psychology and physiology. We tend to range of movement, biomechanics, and knowledge about the physical parts of the body, as well as the subtle body systems etc. We are trauma informed, care deeply about the experience and growth of the student, but more than that, that the student sees growth in their practice. We curate experiences for our students to grow physically, mentally, and emotionally. To make yoga, or their practice at NPY, a lifestyle beyond just our time on the mat.

I want to be certified by Norway Power Yoga to teach yoga, where do I go?

We run Teacher Trainings sporadically, the latest offerings are under “events” on the website or you can get them by emailing hello@norwaypoweryoga.com, subject “TT.”

Will you open a studio again?

At this time, pop-up events and class-series at The Exhale Center is all we can offer you. Stay up to date with current events here on the website or on our instagram channels @norwaypoweryoga and @npyonline.