Bali Yoga Studio and Iyengar Online Academy
This super active practice is short and sweet. We activate the arms and shoulders while lifting up through Tadasana legs for full-body expression in an inversion. This is followed by connecting the feet to the ground in a forward bend and then twisting. Next, we will activate the back, preparing for a backbend in an …
Abdominal Activation This is a wonderful opening practice for the trunk and abdominal area. It is designed to safely elongate these areas, helping to release tension and promote a sense of relaxation and well-being. This practice can be particularly beneficial if you’ve been sitting for long periods or feeling stress in your midsection. Enjoy the …
Sirsasana Preparations In today’s class, we will continue practicing postures that enhance arm strength, mobility, and proprioceptive awareness. This sixth sense helps you understand the position of your arms and legs, especially when you’re upside down. This sequence includes: Adho Mukhas Svasana Plank Urdhva Mukha Svanasana Plank Urdhva Mukha Svansana Plank Adho Mukha Svansana Padangustasana …
Restorative Iyengar Yoga In this unwinding sequence, you can rejuvenate your physical, mental, and energy bodies. Remain mindful of your breath and the adjustments that occur as you relax and let go. Concluding with the initial stages of Pranayama will prepare you for a comprehensive release of the nervous system and the mental energy system. …
Restore and Relax Enjoy a quiet, relaxed practice. Remain longer in the supported postures to soothe the nervous system and relax the mind. Let your body be fully supported, embracing a state of non-doing. This sequence includes: Supta Baddha Konasana w/ support Chest support w/blankets SetuBanda 2/ bolsters Viparita Karani Twist over the bolster Upa …
Intermediate Iyengar Yoga This is the final class for the whole body wake-up series. Return to these sequences whenever you feel the need. They can be practiced in the morning for more energy, or in the late afternoon if you need a boost after a long day. Some postures are activating, while others help you …
Intermediate Iyengar Yoga This short flow helps develop the familiarisation with movement and the breath. Allowing for short holds, “touch and go” brings warmth to the joints and muscles in a way that invigorates, while helping us stay focused. “Meditation in action” as BKS Iyengar described yoga asana. This sequence includes: Tadasana Arm rotations Jumping …
Iyengar Yoga Morning Practice This simple morning practice helps you wake up gradually while maintaining the stability needed to create space through breath, length, and width. Pay attention to your breath as you invigorate yourself with twists and backbends. Stay connected with your breath to cultivate gentle quietness during inversions and forward bends. Observe the …
Releasing tension in the groin can have several benefits for the pelvis and low back. There are multiple ways to release tension in the groin area. First, it is important to understand that there is a front and back groin. When the space in the groin is tight, it pulls the lower back towards the …
Groin Tension Release–Iyengar Yoga with Kathy Cook Read More »
40 Mins Morning Practice Enjoy this full body and mind wake-up! Start slowly for those cool mornings or later for those quiet afternoons. We will practice Sirsasana, also known as head balance, to stimulate and bring a sense of full body awareness. If you’re not practicing this pose, please watch my other classes on alternative …