What is power yoga, really? Is it just stretching? Do you have to be flexible? And is power yoga just yoga with a pump-up playlist?Most important - Can it REALLY change you at the cellular level?!In this episode of The PTCH Podcast, we sit down with Nicole Cook Scariano and Jen Alder, the passionate and inspiring co-founders of Willamette Valley Power Yoga in Corvallis, OR, to debunk yoga myths, talk about the real meaning of yoga, and share their journey as moms, business owners, and instructors. Whether you’re a total beginner or a lifelong yogi, this episode will shift how you see the practice.🌟 You’ll learn:✔️ Why yoga is not just about flexibility✔️ The difference between Power Yoga and Yin Yoga✔️ How yoga helps with chronic pain and emotional healing✔️ What yoga has (and hasn’t) got to do with religion✔️ How to start a yoga practice that feels right for you💬 “Yoga means union of body and breath.”💬 “It’s not about perfect poses—it’s about self-discovery.”📌 Timestamps:00:00 – Yoga Myths & Realities02:47 – Jen & Nicole’s Yoga Journey08:51 – Why Yoga Is More Than Just Stretching11:54 – Yoga Accessibility & Inclusivity14:45 – The Spiritual Side of Yoga17:42 – Power Yoga vs. Yin Yoga20:50 – Yoga, Religion & Misconceptions26:43 – Yoga’s Commercialization29:35 – Final Reflections🔑 Keywords:yoga, power yoga, yoga for beginners, yoga myths, wellness, yoga business, yoga spirituality, yin yoga, yoga and chronic pain, inclusivity in yoga, yoga misconceptions, yoga healing, yoga podcast, PTCH podcast🎧 Subscribe to The PTCH Podcast for honest conversations about health, healing, and human performance—served with humor and realness.🔔 Like, comment, and share if yoga has changed your life—or confused you completely. We get it.
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