Advanced Pose Library – Part 2

Explore advanced yoga poses separately and in depth.

Classes Available

Advanced

Triang Mukhaikapada Paschimottanasana – Weekly Advanced Class 309

30 Min

Focus

This 30-minute class explores Triang Mukhaikapada Paschimottanasana (Three Limbed Forward Bend), a key seated forward bend. Focusing on the knee, shin, quadriceps, and hamstring, this advanced posture integrates a multitude of actions from the seated forward bend asana family. The...

Key Poses

Triang mukhaikapada paschimottanasana.

Equipment

Mat, chair, bolster, 2 blakets, 2 blocks, belt.
Advanced

Uttanasana – Weekly Advanced Class 306

25 Min

Focus

This class focuses exclusively on the yoga pose uttanasana, or the standing forward bend. It explores its fundamental techniques, modifications and applications. Uttanasana is a key pose in terms of linking standing poses to seated forward bends. For many, practicing...

Key Poses

Uttanasana, padangusthasana.

Equipment

Mat, chair, 2 blocks.
Advanced

Ubhaya Padangusthasana – Weekly Advanced Class 303

50 Min

Focus

In this class, we explore a range of forward bending postures, gradually working our way up to the challenging asanas of ubhaya padangusthasana and krounchasana. These poses are taught in a progressive manner, allowing you to develop your skills while...

Key Poses

Ubhaya padangusthasana, krounchasana.

Equipment

Mat, chair, 2 blankets, belt.
Advanced

Ardha Chandrasana – Weekly Advanced Class 302

20 Min

Focus

Take a deep dive into ardha chandrasana, also known as the half moon pose, through this comprehensive 20-minute tutorial. This asana encompasses elements of strength, balance, and focused mental concentration. The class commences by laying a solid foundation, consolidating the...

Key Poses

Ardha chandrasana.

Equipment

Mat, 2 blocks.
Advanced

Upward Facing Dog Pose – Weekly Advanced Class 299

20 Min

Focus

In this class, we delve into an in-depth exploration of Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward Facing Dog Pose). Alongside troubleshooting common problems, we focus on key actions and fundamental techniques to enhance your practice. This dynamic asana is perfect for uplifting...

Key Poses

Urdhva mukha svanasana.

Equipment

Mat, chair, blanket, 2 blocks.
Advanced

Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Pose) – Weekly Advanced Class 297

20 Min

Focus

Parsvakonasana. This 20 minute class is specially designed for experienced students who are already acquainted with this key standing pose. It offers an opportunity to deepen your understanding and learn new perspectives on a familiar pose. We begin by optimising...

Key Poses

Parsvakonasana.

Equipment

Mat, 2 blocks, blanket.
Advanced

Parivrtta Trikonasana (Revolved Triangle Pose) – Weekly Advanced Class 296

20 Min

Focus

In this focused 20 minute class, we’ll explore parivrtta trikonasana (revolved triangle pose). We’ll dive into key actions, troubleshoot common problems, and enhance mobility in the spine, neck, shoulders, and hamstrings. While including preparatory variations for basic alignment, this class...

Key Poses

Parivrtta trikonasana.

Equipment

Mat, chair, blanket, 2 blocks, belt.
Advanced

Enhance Your Handstand – Weekly Advanced Class 294

40 Min

Focus

Enhance your adho mukha vrksasana (handstand) practice. This class offers a diverse range of variations that target common challenges and refine your overall technique. It is designed for students already familiar with the pose, while also catering to those who...

Key Poses

adho mukha vrksasana (handstand)

Equipment

Mat, bolster, 2 blankets, 2 blocks, belt.
Advanced

Pincha Mayurasana (Feathered Peacock Pose) – Weekly Advanced Class 290

30 Min

Focus

Nine ways to improve your pincha mayurasana (feathered peacock pose/forearm balance). This tutorial-style class focuses exclusively on pincha mayurasana. It begins with preparatory variations that consolidate key actions whilst improving shoulder mobility and strength. It eventually explores methods for optimising...

Key Poses

Pincha mayurasana.

Equipment

Mat, chair, 2 blankets, 2 blocks.
Advanced

Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend) – Weekly Advanced Class 288

20 Min

Focus

Paschimottanasana (seated forward bend) and related poses. This class explores the fundamental actions associated with paschimottanasana. It also includes preparatory poses and variations of the standing forward bend padangusthasana. This helps to make the eventual seated forward bending asana more...

Key Poses

Pascimottanasana, padangusthasana, urdhva mukha paschimottanasana.

Equipment

Mat, chair, belt, blanket.
Advanced

Upavista Konasana – Weekly Advanced Class 265

45 Min

Focus

Upavista Konasana (wide angled seated forward bend). This class features a forward bend sequence that builds towards upavista konasana and the related asanas parsva upavista konasana and parivrtta upavista konasana. In addition to challenging your hamstrings and groins some of...

Key Poses

Upavista konasana, parsva upavista konasana, paivrtta upavista konasana

Equipment

Mat, blanket, 2 blocks, belt.
Advanced

Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana (Revolved Half Moon Pose) – Weekly Advanced Class 241

45 Min

Focus

The standing twist parivrtta ardha chandrasana (revolved half moon pose) is the main focus of this class. This pose requires you to maintain your balance whilst simultaneously accessing hamstring and spinal mobility. This class isolates and trouble shoots each of...

Key Poses

Parivrtta ardha chandrasana.

Equipment

Mat, chair, blanket, 2 blocks.
Advanced

Vrschikasana – Weekly Advanced Class 230

25 Min

Focus

Vrschikasana (scorpion pose). This class highlights the similarities and differences between forearm balance (pincha mayurasana) and scorpion pose. It offers a step-by-step progression for linking one pose to the other. Vrschikasana is an advanced asana that combines aspects of both...

Key Poses

Vrschikasana.

Equipment

Mat, chair, block.
Advanced

Supta Padangusthasana – Weekly Advanced Class 220

45 Min

Focus

This class takes an in-depth look at supta padangusthasana and its variations. It will be great for deepening your understanding of this extremely versatile pose. The class could be practiced after a session of backbends to release your back. As...

Key Poses

Supta padangusthasana 1,2,3 & 4.

Equipment

Mat, bolster, blanket, block, belt. 
Advanced

Bakasana (Crane/Crow Pose) – Weekly Advanced Class 218

25 Min

Focus

Learn how to do bakasana with step-by-step instructions. This video explores bakasana (crane pose) and kakasana (crow pose) from the perspective of both beginners and more experienced students. The class begins with some preparatory variations using supports that will help...

Key Poses

Bakasana.

Equipment

Mat, bolster, 2 blocks, belt. 
Advanced

Eka Hasta Bhujasana – Weekly Advanced Class 216

20 Min

Focus

Eka hasta bhujasana (elephant trunk pose) is the focus of this class. This arm balancing pose is excellent for improving overall body strength. It develops muscle groups associated with your arms, chest, abdomen and legs. This tutorial style class offers...

Key Poses

Eka hasta bhujasana.

Equipment

Mat, 2 blocks. 
Advanced

Sirsasana Free Balance – Weekly Advanced Class 211

40 Min

Focus

Sirsasana free balance. This class explores the key inversion sirsasana (headstand). It develops and expands upon some of the preliminary ideas from the accompanying Intermediate Class 211. It is intended for students who have already consolidated the foundations of headstand...

Key Poses

Sirsasana, sirsasana II.

Equipment

Mat, chair, 3 blocks. 
Advanced

Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana – Weekly Advanced Class 206

40 Min

Focus

This class features a sequence based around urdhva prasarita eka padasana. It includes standing forward bends and preparatory variations that are directly related to this pose. In addition to being a great pose to focus on in isolation, it is...

Key Poses

Urdhva prasarita eka padasana.

Equipment

Mat, chair, blanket, 2 blocks, belt.
Advanced

Parivrtta Parsvakonasana – Weekly Advanced Class 205

35 Min

Focus

This class will help you to gain new insights into the standing pose parivrtta parsvakonasana. This pose features a deep lateral rotation of the vertebral column and its associated muscles, tendons and ligaments. This twisting movement is great for improving...

Key Poses

Parivrtta parsvakonasana.

Equipment

Mat, chair, 2 blocks.
Advanced

Urdhva Mukha Svanasana – Weekly Advanced Class 199

35 Min

Focus

Urdhva mukha svanasana (upward facing dog pose) is a great pose for lifting energy and preparing your body for a session of backbends. It is commonly practiced in conjunction with other backbending asanas. It can however be helpful to sometimes...

Key Poses

Urdhva mukha svanasana.

Equipment

Mat, chair, bolster, 2 blankets, 2 blocks.
Advanced

Supta Virasana – Weekly Advanced Class 193

25 Min

Focus

This class features an in-depth look at supta virasana (reclining hero pose). Supta virasana is a versatile pose that can be practiced in a variety of ways. It can revitalise tired legs after extended periods on your feet. With the...

Key Poses

Supta virasana.

Equipment

Mat, chair, 2 bolsters, 2 blankets, 2 blocks.
Advanced

Paschimottanasana – Weekly Advanced Class 191

40 Min

Focus

This class features the seated forward bend paschimottanasana. It includes preparatory poses and variations that help to make this key forward bending asana more accessible. It also explores ways of developing the pose in the direction of the more challenging...

Key Poses

Paschimottanasana.

Equipment

Mat, chair, bolster, 2 blocks, 2 blankets, belt.
Advanced

Urdhva Dhanurasana – Weekly Advanced Class 187

35 Min

Focus

Improving shoulder mobility in urdhva dhanurasana. For urdhva dhanurasana to be a balanced pose it needs simultaneous mobility from multiple regions of the body. The ability to spread the workload of the pose among the legs, lower back, upper back,...

Key Poses

Urdhva dhanurasana.

Equipment

Mat, chair, bolster, blanket, 2 blocks.
Advanced

Marichyasana III – Weekly Advanced Class 186

25 Min

Focus

Marichyasana 3. Twists can be great poses for maintaining and improving spinal mobility. They are also great for releasing and lengthening the muscles associated with your back. Twists can also target your shoulders. Shoulder mobility is often required to work...

Key Poses

Marichyasana 3.

Equipment

Mat, blanket, 2 blocks, belts.
Advanced

Padmasana – Weekly Advanced Class 169

40 Min

Focus

Padmasana can be practiced in a variety of ways. Rather than holding static positions for long time durations this class approaches the pose from a flowing vinyasa-style sequence. The fundamental knee and hip movements that are specific to padmasana are...

Key Poses

Ardha baddha padma paschimottanasana, padmasana.

Equipment

Mat.

Course Overview

Description

Explore advanced yoga poses separately and in depth. The Advanced Pose Library course will help you to consolidate your understanding of core Iyengar poses at the advanced level.

Who is this course for?

  • Individuals wanting a more detailed understanding of particular asanas
  • Those looking to supplement their practice whilst completing the Advanced Course and other advanced level classes

How will this course help?

These tutorials cover Iyengar yoga poses at the advanced level. Gaining a more detailed understanding of these asanas will help you with your ongoing practice.

What do I get from this course?

  • A comprehensive and structured approach to specific asanas at the advanced level
  • Essential foundations and key principles clearly communicated to help you go further on your yoga journey
  • Step by step tracking of your progression through the course
  • Email reminders to help keep you motivated and on track
  • Email support from your teacher

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