Yoga as a system is very beneficial and has helped a lot of people especially those who have practiced DDP Yoga. From time to time, I'll partake in a DDP Yoga workout since it's the only method that interests me but as you know, I'm not the biggest fan of following along and keeping at the same pace as everybody else, not that I can't do it, it just doesn't feel right to be like everyone else. Going at my own pace in my own time frame is optimal for me and I perform better that way.
Isometrics are a crucial part of all Yoga systems as you hold certain poses or postures for a period of time before moving onto the next sequence but what if we added an element of isometrics that made the workout shorter but just as effective? Instead of just holding the pose, why not add some intensity to it by really pushing into the ground hard and breathing using the "ssss" sound. This would cut the posing parts down but still aid in developing strength in your tendons and ligaments.
Postures such as Warrior Pose, Downward Dog, Cobra & Plank can all be done with more intensity can have great impact on your overall strength. Imagine flexing the muscles for up to 7 seconds in those poses with concentrated breathing. The strength you'll have would be incredible. Try this out, during a few poses, flex hard and move onto the next pose. This also aids in speed and flexibility.
Don't do every pose in intense Isometric Fashion, just a few here and there and see how it feels. If you do intense Isometric Contraction for every pose, you will wear out fast and it can burn you out, take it easy and build up. A full workout of this magnitude shouldn't take more than 20 minutes. Make it one of those days where you want to be extra intense but have a fulfilling workout in your Yoga session like once a week and do your regular sessions the rest of the time or take a day off to recover. Whatever works for you. Who said you can't get strong in Yoga?
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