Bali Yoga Studio and Iyengar Online Academy
Iyengar Yoga Sequences Beginner Level
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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, …
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 …
Yoga offers many benefits for pelvic health Yoga offers many benefits for pelvic health. Specific postures like Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose), Supta Virasana (Reclining Hero Pose), Upavistha Konasana (Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend), Supta Padangusthasana II (Reclining Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose), Uttita Trikonasana (Extended Triangle Pose), and Setu Bandhasarvangasana (Bridge Pose) are particularly effective in creating space, …
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