Bali Yoga Studio and Iyengar Online Academy
Shoulder Mobilization and Back Extension In this intermediate class, we will explore a diverse range of yoga practices to create a well-rounded and balanced session. Starting with some jumping to warm up, followed by the mobilization of the arms and shoulders for-back extension. The practice will be paced and slow while invigorating. Enjoy your experience …
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Part One (Beginner-Level) In this class, we explore standing postures with the stable support of a chair. The chair allows us to enter each pose with a quiet mind, focusing on the alignment of body, breath, and mind while balancing. We can hold poses longer, deepening our awareness of the sensory body. Through this practice, …
Hip Opening and Flexibility In this class, we’ll focus on deeply opening the hips through standing, seated, and supine postures—unlocking numerous benefits for the entire body. By releasing tension and increasing flexibility in the hips, we’ll improve blood and oxygen flow to the hips, lower back, and pelvic regions. This promotes better circulation and relieves …
This beginner’s practice with the chair is designed to provide you with added support and stability. The chair acts as an extension of your body, allowing you to find balance and alignment in each posture more easily. By using the chair, you can hold the poses for longer durations in an anatomically correct way, which …
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Intermediate Level In this class, we delve deeper into preparing the shoulders, arms, and connections to the shoulder girdle for enhanced flexibility and space. This preparation supports our progression in understanding the movement and direction for back extensions and back bending. This session is both invigorating and nurturing. We connect deeply to our breath, at …
In this lesson, we begin by focusing on movement and alignment in multiple directions while maintaining pelvic stability. Let your arms and legs guide the flow of movement, keeping a grounded awareness in your body to form a stable foundation. As you move, work on extending your quadriceps and hamstrings to open the front of …
In this class, we will concentrate on releasing the neck and shoulders. Whether you have tension there from your lifestyle, operation, or general stiffness, this movement sequence can help create more ease, space, and relaxation in the joint and neck area. Observe the turning of the inner arms up, and outer arms moving down. Space …
Intermediate Iyengar Yoga Sequence In this practice session, we will focus on staying grounded. We will establish a stable and firm foundation through various seated postures—moving forward, laterally, twisting, and extending backward. This allows us to create space, generate heat, and cultivate a sense of quiet. The different leg positions in these postures help to …
20 Mins Practice This short active practice is done without props. For the balancing postures, use what you need to stay stable, adjusting as you go. Some of you are just starting your practice and are new to the idea of prop support. Others may not have access to props at home and rely on …
35 Minutes of Mind-Body Connection Whether you are a beginner or just want a short basic sequence for connecting with the body and mind, this class will be perfect for you. This session is designed to help you establish a deeper connection with both your physical self and your mental state, offering a well-rounded approach …