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Yoga & ropes are nothing new! Paintings dating back to the 17th century through the 19th century depict yogis hanging from trees in inversions as well as swinging for more active work to create heat in the body (tapas). Like monkeys! Some History BKS Iyengar observed these past yogis in his studies and named this …
Immunity is a trending word these days as there is more focus on health, building a resilient immune system, and being preventative in our daily lifestyle. Our immune system is the defense mechanism of the body, protecting us from dis-ease. We have inherent immunity and acquired immunity. Both are strengthened and developed through regular yoga, …
Preparations for headstand Sirsasana, and its variations, are considered the king of asanas within the Iyengar tradition. Inversions in general are the main staple of Iyengar yoga, which is included in all sequencing of a healthy practice. The reasons both physically and mentally can not be overstated. Initially, everyone wants to try headstand but a …
The strength of the systematic method of Iyengar is its focus on practice. In Iyengar yoga, we use a highly applied discipline to study the movements of the body and the mind. These classes will give guidance for newer students to evolve their home practice, and for long-time practitioners unfamiliar with the Iyengar method, to start …
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what to do with tense shoulders? I don’t need to tell you the benefits of relieving tension in the neck and shoulders! The pain grabs your attention and is impossible to ignore, but what to do about it is another story… Then of course you can also have tight shoulders. There are numerous muscles in …
How can I practice to enhance my sleep? This class will help you focus on relaxing the nervous system and allow you to tune into the breath. There is a lot of evidence that shows the number 1 thing that we can do to improve our health-span and prevent chronic disease is to make sure …
There is nothing like a practice first thing in the morning. No matter if you run to the mat or drag yourself out of bed, it’s guaranteed to change your perspective, help you check in with your mind and body and give you that little push that was needed for your physical emotional health, and …
Our Abdominals assist in lifting up against the pull of gravity guiding us to stand up tall and perform basic functions in our daily life. The abdominals are intrinsically linked with breathing. They house the organs that are directly linked to digestion and procreation. There are four main muscles that hold the abdominals in place: …
There is nothing that can’t be done with the chair. It is a tool we have access to almost anywhere, to deepen and enhance the practice of yogasana. The chair was a great development introduced by BKS Iyengar, his son, Prashant Iyengar, and his daughter Geetaji Iyengar – I remember the concept of the chair first introduced …
In yoga, a wall can be one of our greatest tools. Here are 6 reasons why: 1. Benefits of facing the wall – Many times we long to focus without any distraction. When one merely stands with their forehead rested on the wall, they begin to bring the attention inward into a restorative space – our …