Bali Yoga Studio and Iyengar Online Academy
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 …
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 …
Myth: Iyengar Yoga is Slow without a Lot of Movement. Read More »
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 …