by Oasis Wellness Partners on April 18, 2025
When most people think of yoga, they picture deep breathing, relaxation, and flexibility—but yoga is also an incredibly effective tool for building strength. At Oasis Wellness Partners, we’re all about helping you find balance in mind and body, and that includes tapping into the muscle-building power of a consistent yoga practice.
Unlike traditional strength training, yoga uses your own body weight for resistance. Holding poses for extended periods activates multiple muscle groups, builds endurance, and engages your core in almost every move. Plus, yoga improves your range of motion, helping prevent injury and increasing your functional strength.
Here are some of our favorite strength-building poses to add to your practice:
Targets: Core, arms, shoulders, glutes
Why it works: Holding your body in a straight line demands full-body engagement.
Targets: Thighs, calves, core, back
Why it works: Like holding a squat, this pose builds lower body endurance while strengthening your spine.
Targets: Legs, hips, shoulders
Why it works: This pose activates your glutes and thighs while building stability and mental focus.
Targets: Abdominals, hip flexors, spine
Why it works: Core strength is key for overall balance and posture, and Boat Pose hits it hard.
Targets: Arms, core, wrists
Why it works: A fun arm balance that strengthens your upper body while building focus and confidence.
Yoga doesn't just build muscle—it creates balanced strength. You’re not just pushing weights; you’re improving stability, mobility, and mental clarity all at once. Plus, with the added benefits of breathwork and mindfulness, you'll walk away from your mat feeling stronger in every sense of the word.
Join one of our strength-focused yoga classes at Oasis Wellness Partners, where our experienced instructors can help you tailor your practice to meet your goals—whether that’s muscle gain, increased endurance, or total-body wellness. Contact us to join our yoga classes!
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