Express Yoga

Make sure you get your yoga practice in, even when you are stretched for time.

Classes Available

Intermediate

Core Standing Poses – Weekly Intermediate Class 84

30 Min

Focus

This class condenses eight essential Iyengar yoga standing poses into a 30 minute duration sequence. It will be ideally suited to periods when you are wanting to continue your practice, amidst a busy schedule. Keeping your practice simple during these...

Key Poses

trikonasana, parsvakonasana, ardha chandrasana, virabhadrasana I & II, parsvottanasana, prasarita padottanasana

Equipment

Mat, blanket, 2 blocks
Intermediate

Core Forward Bends – Weekly Intermediate Class 85

30 Min

Focus

This class focuses on forward bending basics and fundamentals. It includes the key poses janu sirsasana, paschimottanasana, triang mukhaikapada paschimottanasana and upavista konasana. Each pose is presented in a way that will suit students who are working with stiffer bodies....

Key Poses

Janu sirsasana, paschimottanasana, triang mukhaikapada, upavista konasana.

Equipment

Mat, 3 blankets, 2 blocks, belt
Intermediate

Backbends in 30 Minutes – Weekly Intermediate Class 51

30 Min

Focus

This weeks intermediate class gives you a burst of energetic backbends within half an hour. The sequence will help to strengthen your legs, open your chest and boost your energy levels. Before starting the backbend component of the class the...

Key Poses

virabhadrasana I, urdhva mukha svanasana, salabasana

Equipment

Mat, bolster, 2 blankets, 2 blocks
Intermediate

Restorative Chest Opening Poses – Weekly Intermediate Class 82

30 Min

Focus

This weeks intermediate class includes a range of restorative chest opening poses. The class is completed within a 30 minute period and will be an ideal boost during times of low energy. The sequence can easily fit into a busy...

Key Poses

Upaashrayi upavista konasana, purvottanasana, setu bandha sarvangasana

Equipment

Mat, 2 chairs, 2 bolsters, 3 blankets, 2 blocks, belt

Course Overview

Description

Make sure you get your yoga practice in, even when you are stretched for time. This Express Yoga course is a curated set of short classes covering a range of key areas and focal points. Perfect for your lunch break, or or any other small window you might find in your day.

Regular short sessions can be more beneficial than longer sequences that can’t be practiced regularly. Make a difference to your sense of wellbeing with just half an hour of yoga each day.

Class 1 – This class condenses eight essential Iyengar yoga standing poses into a 30 minute sequence. Keeping your practice simple during busy times can be helpful in terms of maintaining momentum. Standing poses help to combat stress, boost energy, increase flexibility and maintain strength

Class 2 – Forward bending basics and fundamentals are the focus of this class. Each pose is presented in a way that will suit students who are working with stiffer bodies. However the video is also suitable for more experienced students who can take the forward bending further.

Class 3 – This class includes a range of restorative chest opening poses. It is an ideal boost during times of low energy. The sequence can easily fit into a busy schedule and helps you to prioritise health and wellbeing during stressful times.

Class 4 – Give yourself a burst of energy with this half hour backbend sequence. Great for strengthening your legs, opening your chest and boosting your energy levels.

Who is this course for?

  • Individuals who are time poor and struggling to fit a regular yoga practice into their busy schedule
  • Those looking to build a home practice but finding longer classes challenging to maintain
  • This is an intermediate course – completion of the Yoga Selection beginners program or equivalent is recommended

How will this course help?

These classes encompass the full range of key Iyengar yoga poses, divided into standing poses, forward bends, backbends and restorative, each 30 minutes in duration. Regular practice covering these areas will ensure that you have a balanced practice that expands in many directions. Be supported in building a rewarding home practice, even when you are time poor.

What do I get from this course?

  • A comprehensive and structured approach to short yoga classes covering key areas
  • 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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