There is a difference in the postures that Bikram/Hot Yogi’s practice. Unlike Bikram/Hot Yoga, power yoga does not follow a set series of poses. Therefore, any power yoga class can vary widely from the next. What they have in common is an emphasis on strength and flexibility. For instance there is no Boat Pose, Side Sphinx , Tre Sole, Upward Bow and certainly no Down Dog. I think Bikram hates this one with a passion… “What is F***Ing down dog”!! =)
Two American yoga teachers are most often credited with the near simultaneous invention of power yoga. Beryl Bender Birch, based in New York, and Bryan Kest, based in Los Angeles. Both of these teachers had studied with Ashtanga master Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. Another name often associated with power yoga is Baron Baptiste. Baptiste has his own method, which is only taught by teachers he certifies.
I hope this is of some help to your question.
Jeff
