Bali Yoga Studio and Iyengar Online Academy
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 …
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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 …
This sequence helps to release tension in the lower back and abdominal region while providing space for the groins. By using the breath to guide softness and release, you can relax the mind and alleviate tension in the neck, shoulders, and face. Relax your eyes, lengthen your exhalation, and let go. This sequence includes: Sukkhasana …
Abdominal Toning and Lower Back Strengthening The Core can have different meanings for different people. In Iyengar Yoga, we emphasize the importance of not straining the abdominal muscles through excessive use, in order to avoid developing a six-pack. Instead, it is essential to strengthen the core by lengthening and using the breath effectively, which naturally …
Mind-Body Connection This gentle morning practice can be done either first thing in the morning or at any time when you want to connect with your body and have a quiet practice. We will gently activate the legs and lower back, followed by a gentle awakening of the abdominal area to stimulate digestion, relieve gas, …
In this gentle restorative class, all postures are supported except for the initial one – resting uttanasana. You can also support this posture by leaning your hips against the wall. Another option is to rest your arms on blocks. The use of props provides relief and support, helping to facilitate a deeper release for both …
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Lesson 12 of Foundational Iyengar Yoga Today’s video is Lesson 12 of the Foundational Iyengar Yoga Program. In this lesson, we will focus on the pelvis. We will learn to identify the anatomy of the pelvis and determine the best direction of movements for correcting your yoga practice. This sequence includes: Sukhasana ( Easy Pose …
Pincha Mayurasana Preparations and Variations Today, we will focus on improving upper arm and shoulder mobility as we progress towards Pincha Mayurasana. In order to achieve this, it is important to establish and maintain stability. Pincha Mayurasana is an inversion and a beginner-level backbend. It will help you develop the ability to see things from …
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