Bali Yoga Studio and Iyengar Online Academy
Classes of Iyengar yoga sequence and poses
How heavy is your head? Well, the facts say, approximately 42 pounds! If standing upright with the head lifted and chin parallel to the floor, it is 12 pounds (think of the weight of a bowling ball) on the cervical vertebrae. This is manageable. With a slight forward tilt this weight increases to 32 pounds …
The “chair” is a unique tool that can be used for many situations. Yoga is for everyone, which is why BKS Iyengar introduced the props such as the chair. Students all have different body conditions and challenges in which the chair can be useful when needing to modify. For instance, if mobility or getting up …
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At the core of our being is our abdominal region, our center, and connection to all our limbs and systems throughout our body. This area gives us the stability and strength to stand, run, sit, lay down. To have a deep connection linking the upper body with the lower body is to have the ability …
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Menopause refers to a time in a women’s life that marks a transition and rite of passage to a new chapter of life. The first stage a woman goes through is from girlhood to womanhood. This later stage is an important time as we approach our midlife and observe as our bodies and minds change …
Especially during pregnancy This class will specifically address pregnant women AND is appropriate for all students with any of these conditions. Sometimes we need a separate practice to have that will provide the mental relief that comes dues to daily living. In today’s class, we will focus on poses that quiet the mind, relieve tension …
Iyengar Yoga for Dizziness, Fatigue, and Headache Read More »
Signs of General Anxiety Signs of General Anxiety: Irritability Difficulty concentrating Easily fatigued Restlessness Being on edge Feeling “wound-up” and easily emotional Uncontrolled worry Difficulty falling asleep / waking up and not being able to get back to sleep Breathing rapidly Trembling Sweating, to name a few…… Most of us at some point will experience …
opening the hips and groin area In this class we are focused on opening the hips and groin area – we store mountains of emotions in our hips! The area is closely linked with our reproductive system, our low back, and of course the digestive system. When any of these areas are disturbed, the hips …
Detoxification of the body and the mind You may want to know, How does our yoga practice help with the detoxification process? To explain briefly, our major detoxifying systems are the kidneys, the liver, and the lymph systems. Additionally, in the process, of our practice, the other organs responsible for elimination are activated which stimulate …
Knee pain can be a one-off or a chronic condition. There are many habits that we may have developed over time, such as walking incorrectly, exercising with unsupportive shoes, standing in an unbalanced way. In the end, all these result in weakness and imbalance of the knee muscles and ligaments. Knee injuries are challenging as …
Beginner Standing, twists, and forward extensions Our class today is for beginners and more advanced students wanting to come back to basics. Juan Carlos covers standing poses, twists, and forward extension in this well-rounded practice. A great class to start your New Year off with focus and intention. The best way to deepen your practice …