Bali Yoga Studio and Iyengar Online Academy
Our body is our access to our mind. We must keep our bodies strong and able, so that we can develop, remain happy, and healthy throughout our lives. We cannot maintain physical health, mental health, our intelligence and spiritual practice with a body that is unhealthy. The need for developing/maintaining strength and flexibility cannot be …
Submerge, surrender and immerse yourself within your restorative practice In yoga, we talk about the influence the mind plays in our emotional worlds. The practice can be done to target a tired body or a stress-filled mind. Our experience is that restorative postures, done once a week, will be integrated into your practice with a …
Many people have a misconception that Iyengar yoga does not encompass flow-based asana. You will see from some classes taught by BKS Iyengar in the 60’s and 70’, that he incorporates a flow from one pose to another which is quite rigorous. Here is an old video that you might enjoy watching. Props were developed …
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This practice will help you create more space, length, and extension while working in the major joints of the body. Some days are just busier than others, but you can always find 10-15 minutes to start your day by setting your mind and your body right. We have the breath as a tool to help …
Yoga can provide you with new sensitivity and helpful cues towards releasing overly tight areas while lengthening and creating space in others. Scoliosis derives from the Greek word “skol”, which means twist and turn. Fully defined, it is a lateral curve in the spine with a rotational component. If you are dealing with scoliosis, whether …
A great way to start moving This is a great segment for when you don’t have a lot of time, or it can also be a great add-on to your regular yoga practice. Sometimes if you don’t know where to start or what to do, It’s a great way to begin moving so you can …
This segment is especially suitable for beginners who are stiff or recovering from injuries The upper body houses the heart, lungs, diaphragm, and kidneys. When this area is tight it affects our breathing, our sleep, and overall health. The chest sinks and the organic body becomes compressed. If the arms and the shoulders are not …
Asana Quick Fix In Hindu philosophy Marichyasana, named after the sage Marichi, son of the Creator, Brahma. Marichi was the grandfather of Surya (the Sun God). Today we will practice Marichyasana I and Marichyasana III-These are two of the sitting lateral twisting poses. Practicing these twists regularly will help to relieve back and hip pain. …
Take 20 minutes to nurture your body and kickstart the day! We all have those days where our schedules are very demanding. On those days it is even more important to nurture ourselves and carve out some quality time for our practice. In this active class, we will move from standing poses into twists, forward …
Short, Sweet, and Accessible If you are a beginner and you feel like your body is very stiff, it’s hard to know where to start. In this practice, JC goes through a group of poses step by step. This will help you understand the actions required while using support, such as a wall and a …