Bali Yoga Studio and Iyengar Online Academy
Classes of Iyengar yoga sequence and poses
This segment is especially suitable for beginners who are stiff or recovering from injuries The upper body houses the heart, lungs, diaphragm, and kidneys. When this area is tight it affects our breathing, our sleep, and overall health. The chest sinks and the organic body becomes compressed. If the arms and the shoulders are not …
Take 20 minutes to nurture your body and kickstart the day! We all have those days where our schedules are very demanding. On those days it is even more important to nurture ourselves and carve out some quality time for our practice. In this active class, we will move from standing poses into twists, forward …
Short, Sweet, and Accessible If you are a beginner and you feel like your body is very stiff, it’s hard to know where to start. In this practice, JC goes through a group of poses step by step. This will help you understand the actions required while using support, such as a wall and a …
Sage Patanjali states, “Heyam duhkham duhkham anagatam” It means “The pains that are yet to come can and should be avoided.” The hips are packed with many connections and stored emotions. The pelvis or pelvic girdle from the back is where the end of your spinal column, the tailbone, and sacrum are located. This is …
The ability to balance: Life is not static, there are always changes coming our way, and our ability to process these are important. According to Iyengar’s teaching, yoga develops one’s intrinsic abilities and innovative capabilities. Its practice that disciplines the body, cultivates strength and endurance in each and every cell of one’s being, generates confidence, …
Shoulder Stand -Iyengar Yoga Method In this class we will go through the three ways to come into Salamba Sarvangasana, depending on your practice and body type. Prior to learning inversions, we take time in standing poses and lateral extensions to prepare the muscular-skeletal structure. The standing and seated extensions prepare you physically and mentally …
Shoulder Stand (Salamba Sarvangasana) –The Queen of Asanas Read More »
Depending on your lifestyle, there could be many reasons for a stiff neck and shoulders. First, observe your unconscious daily habits. How you sit and lay down. Are you sitting too much? How’s your posture? How much do you slouch while using your phone or computer? The same goes for reading at your desk. Observe …
Dr.Geeta Iyengar: “from the day menstruation begins until the day it ends, one should stick to the practice of those asanas that do not obstruct the menstrual flow and help a woman keep herself healthy”. Day one of the menstruation until the end, which may take up to 7 days, one should stick to …
If you have issues with your back, you are not alone. In this Iyengar yoga class, we explore asanas that can help take care of the back or relieve back pain, be it the cervical spine (neck and shoulder area), middle back (the thoracic), or lower back( the lumbar and sacrum). Generally, these challenges are …
In this Iyengar sequence, we will be touching on different asanas that help build strength and stability with standing poses.We will create mobility in our middle back and spine with some twisting, and develop new flexibility as we move towards mini back bending. This Iyengar class is inclusive to all levels.When you need a boost, …