Iyengar yoga is a style of yoga that emphasizes alignment, precision, and attention to detail in the practice of asanas (postures).
Balancing postures is an essential part of the Iyengar yoga practice and offers many benefits to both the body and mind. Some of the benefits and effects of balancing postures are:
1: Develops strength and stability: Balancing postures require a strong and stable foundation, which helps to develop strength in the legs, core, and back muscles. This strength helps to support the body in other asanas and in everyday activities.
2: Improves concentration and focus: Balancing postures require concentration and focus to maintain balance. Practicing these postures regularly can improve your ability to focus and concentrate in other areas of your life as well.
3: Enhances body awareness: Balancing postures requires you to be fully present in the moment and aware of your body’s alignment and balance. This heightened body awareness can help you to better understand your body’s strengths and limitations and to make adjustments to your practice as needed.
4: Develops coordination and balance: Balancing postures require coordination and balance between different parts of the body, such as the feet, legs, and arms. Practicing these postures regularly can improve your overall balance and coordination.
5: Relieves stress and anxiety: Balancing postures require a calm and focused mind, which can help to reduce stress and anxiety. The deep breathing and meditative aspects of Iyengar yoga can also help to promote relaxation and reduce stress.
pOSES IN THIS SEQUENCE
Tadasana
Urdhva Hastasana
Vrksasana
Ardha Chandrasana
Uttanasana
Ardha uttanasana/ Prep for Virahabdrasana
Eka Pada Adho Mukhas Svasana
Eka Pada uttita hasta Prassarita Padasana
w/Block
W/o block closer to the wall/ using the wall
Utthita Hasta Padangustasana
UParvritta Utthita Hasta Padangustasana (III)
Parvottasana
Parvritta Trikonasana
Adho Mukha Vrksasana 3X’s
Adha Mukha Savasana
Viparita Karani / Eka Pada Setubanda Sarvangasana
Setubanda Sarvangasana