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Posted December 18, 2005 Power Yoga has arrived in WisconsinBy Judy Waggoner If What: Loosely interpreted, yoga means to yoke, and from nearly 15 different styles of yoga, "power" yoga incorporates common yoga poses with physical moves done in a 90-degree environment. "When the body is warm it has a greater range of motion," said Deb Williamson, owner of the Midwest Power Yoga studios in Appleton and Mequon. Proponents of power yoga say that benefits derived from weightlifting and cardiovascular workouts are achieved in regular power yoga sessions. Who: Williamson earned a fitness degree from the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh and a business degree from Lakeland College. She is a Kohler resident and formerly managed Kohler's exclusive Sports Core health club. "I first started yoga in 1989; I was taking it off and on as more of an exercise to complement my other exercise routine," she said. Five years ago, Williamson was introduced to power yoga when she met Baron Baptiste in California. Baptiste learned Eastern yoga from his parents who were yogi and subsequently developed his own style garnering several celebrity students. Why it's important: Williamson opened a 1,250-square-foot Appleton studio in January 2004 and a 500-square-foot studio in Mequon a year later. The two facilities are the only Baptiste Affiliate Yoga studios in Wisconsin. Nationwide, there are just 15. Williamson is considering opening more schools and is looking at Madison for the next location. However, currently her time is spent filming a power yoga DVD that will go on sale in January. "It features myself and all Appleton teachers and students; it's very exciting," Williamson said. For more information: Midwest Power Yoga Studios, 2416 W. Nordale Drive, Appleton; 920-475-5405, www. midwestpoweryoga.com. Judy Waggoner can be reached at pcbusiness@postcrescent.com.
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