Bali Yoga Studio and Iyengar Online Academy
Iyengar Yoga Sequences Beginner Level
Hip Opening and Flexibility In this class, we’ll focus on deeply opening the hips through standing, seated, and supine postures—unlocking numerous benefits for the entire body. By releasing tension and increasing flexibility in the hips, we’ll improve blood and oxygen flow to the hips, lower back, and pelvic regions. This promotes better circulation and relieves …
This beginner’s practice with the chair is designed to provide you with added support and stability. The chair acts as an extension of your body, allowing you to find balance and alignment in each posture more easily. By using the chair, you can hold the poses for longer durations in an anatomically correct way, which …
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In this class, we will concentrate on releasing the neck and shoulders. Whether you have tension there from your lifestyle, operation, or general stiffness, this movement sequence can help create more ease, space, and relaxation in the joint and neck area. Observe the turning of the inner arms up, and outer arms moving down. Space …
20 Mins Practice This short active practice is done without props. For the balancing postures, use what you need to stay stable, adjusting as you go. Some of you are just starting your practice and are new to the idea of prop support. Others may not have access to props at home and rely on …
35 Minutes of Mind-Body Connection Whether you are a beginner or just want a short basic sequence for connecting with the body and mind, this class will be perfect for you. This session is designed to help you establish a deeper connection with both your physical self and your mental state, offering a well-rounded approach …
Physical and Mental Focus In this group of postures, we focus on standing and supine balancing poses. Balancing always requires us to concentrate our attention both physically and mentally. Practicing balancing postures in the morning is a revealing way to gauge your mental state. We bring clarity and stability to our actions and lives by …
This super active practice is short and sweet. We activate the arms and shoulders while lifting up through Tadasana legs for full-body expression in an inversion. This is followed by connecting the feet to the ground in a forward bend and then twisting. Next, we will activate the back, preparing for a backbend in an …
Sirsasana Preparations In today’s class, we will continue practicing postures that enhance arm strength, mobility, and proprioceptive awareness. This sixth sense helps you understand the position of your arms and legs, especially when you’re upside down. This sequence includes: Adho Mukhas Svasana Plank Urdhva Mukha Svanasana Plank Urdhva Mukha Svansana Plank Adho Mukha Svansana Padangustasana …
Restore and Relax Enjoy a quiet, relaxed practice. Remain longer in the supported postures to soothe the nervous system and relax the mind. Let your body be fully supported, embracing a state of non-doing. This sequence includes: Supta Baddha Konasana w/ support Chest support w/blankets SetuBanda 2/ bolsters Viparita Karani Twist over the bolster Upa …
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 …