Bali Yoga Studio and Iyengar Online Academy
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 …
Restorative Extension-Deep Relaxation with Props Read More »
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 …
Upper Arm and Shoulder Mobility–Pincha Mayurasana–Iyengar Yoga with Kathy Cook Read More »
Forward Extension with Seated Poses Today, we will practice forward extension combined with a few seated postures, focusing mostly on closed positions but also including some open ones. In forward bends, we draw the body towards the legs, creating depth in the front hips and lengthening the back body. By practicing with awareness and intelligence, …
Side Trunk and Back Body Elongation This quiet sequence is performed at a slow pace, using minimal props. Lateral extension helps to ground the legs and create space while moving sideways. It elongates and lengthens the trunk, sides, back, and frontal body. These postures stimulate the kidneys and open the heart region. Additionally, in these …
Iyengar Yoga for Muscle Stiffness This class will focus on the hamstring, which is a vital muscle located at the back of the leg. Tight hamstrings are often the cause of low back tension, leg pain, and tightness. Our hamstrings can easily become tight and short without much notice. This is due to our lifestyle, …
Gentle Activation In this class, our focus is on elongating and engaging the side trunk and back muscles through gentle forward movements and twists. The postures that open the hips aid in mobilizing the body gently, establishing a connection with our foundation, while maintaining a sense of ease, even when channeling increased energy. Sometimes we …