Four Essential Iyengar Yoga Restorative Poses – Weekly Intermediate Class 404

This class takes an in-depth look at four of the most essential restorative poses in Iyengar Yoga, guiding you through their prop set-ups with clarity and precision. You will learn how to position bolsters, blankets, and blocks for each pose in ways that create optimal alignment, comfort, and therapeutic effect. Each asana is introduced with supportive variations that are accessible for beginners, then developed with modifications that allow more experienced students to progress deeper into the restorative experience. Common difficulties are addressed with practical solutions so you can approach the poses with confidence and safety. The sequence begins with Supta Virasana, showing how to adapt this potentially challenging asana with extra support so it can be included comfortably in both restorative and active practices. You will then explore three cornerstone restorative poses of the Iyengar method: Cross Bolsters Viparita Dandasana, Setu Bandha Sarvangasana, and Viparita Dandasana. For each, you will be guided step-by-step through different methods of set-up and entry, from simpler variations using blocks to more advanced approaches that deepen the effects. The practice concludes with a calming version of Savasana, supported by a bolster across the thighs. This class will become a valuable reference for refining your restorative yoga practice, offering clear guidance that you can return to again and again as your understanding grows.