Intermediate Pose Library – Part 2
Explore intermediate yoga poses separately and in depth.
Classes Available
Intermediate
Adho Mukha Vrksasana – Weekly Intermediate Class 165
30 MinFocus
How to kick up into a handstand. For many people learning how to independently kick up into a handstand can feel like a rite of passage in their yoga practice. It can act like a landmark that signifies progress and...
Key Poses
Adho mukha vrksasana.
Equipment
Mat, 2 blocks.
Intermediate
Towards Padmasana – Weekly Intermediate Class 170
35 MinFocus
This class features a sequence to help you progress towards padmasana (lotus pose). It includes poses, variations and techniques that are commonly used within the Iyengar method. The sequence develops methodically. It introduces padmasana initially in a reclining position where...
Key Poses
Ardha baddha padma paschimottanasana, ardha padmasana, kamalasana.
Equipment
Mat, bolster, blanket.
Intermediate
Sirsasana (Headstand) – Weekly Intermediate Class 172
40 MinFocus
Sirsasana 101. This class revisits sirsasana (headstand). It features a comprehensive guide on how to safely learn the pose from scratch. It begins with the first few steps on the journey where you start to build strength in your upper...
Key Poses
Sirsasana.
Equipment
Mat, wall, block.
Intermediate
Ardha Chandrasana – Weekly Intermediate Class 178
25 MinFocus
This class features a workshop-style tutorial on the standing pose ardha chandrasana. The class explores the sequence of movements that begins with trikonasana before progressing to ardha chandrasana and then returning back to trikonasana. This is a very common way...
Key Poses
Ardha chandrasana
Equipment
Mat, block.
Intermediate
Chaturanga Dandasana – Weekly Intermediate Class 180
25 MinFocus
This class features chaturanga dandasana. This pose can be notoriously difficult for many people. A certain amount of upper body strength is required to be able to hold and sustain this pose. If this is not one of your natural...
Key Poses
Chaturanga dandasana.
Equipment
Mat, 2 chairs, 2 blocks.
Intermediate
Troubleshooting Handstand – Weekly Intermediate Class 188
30 MinFocus
This class features the inversion adho mukha vrksasana (handstand). It consolidates some of the strength and confidence building poses that help you prepare for tackling this asana. It also troubleshoots common problems that can potentially arise. Several solutions are included...
Key Poses
Adho mukha vrksasana.
Equipment
Mat, bolster, belt.
Intermediate
Adho Mukha Svanasana – Weekly Intermediate Class 191
40 MinFocus
This class features adho mukha svanasana. This key asana is the cornerstone of a wide variety of yoga sequences. It is an extremely versatile pose that adapts easily to active, restorative or therapeutic applications. This tutorial style class explores adho...
Key Poses
Adho mukha svanasana.
Equipment
Mat, chair, bolster, 2 blocks, blanket.
Intermediate
Janu Sirsasana – Weekly Intermediate Class 192
45 MinFocus
This class is devoted entirely to the seated forward bend janu sirsasana (head to knee pose). This key asana incorporates aspects of both forward bends and twists. For it to be a balanced pose it requires movement and opening from...
Key Poses
Janu sirsasana.
Equipment
Mat, chair, bolster, 2 blocks, 2 blankets, belt.
Intermediate
Bhujangasana – Weekly Intermediate Class 194
25 MinFocus
This class features the backbend bhujangasana (cobra pose) and related poses such as urdhva mukha svanasana (upward facing dog pose). Bhujangasana is great for lifting energy levels and opening your chest. Unfortunately it is also a pose that can be...
Key Poses
Bhujangasana.
Equipment
Mat, chair, bolster, blanket.
Intermediate
Virabhadrasana III – Weekly Intermediate Class 202
50 MinFocus
This class features a tutorial style exploration of virabhadrasana III. The entire sequence is designed around building your understanding of this key standing pose. In addition to an in-depth look at fundamentals the class also includes related variations that help...
Key Poses
Virabhadrasana III.
Equipment
Mat, blanket, 2 blocks.
Intermediate
Ardha Padmasana – Weekly Intermediate Class 206
25 MinFocus
This class features ardha padmasana (half lotus pose). It looks at ways of introducing this asana into your practice. Before progressing to this pose it is important that you have first consolidated the basics of the forward bend asana group....
Key Poses
Ardha padmasana.
Equipment
Mat, 3 blankets, 2 blocks.
Intermediate
Sirsasana (Headstand) – Weekly Intermediate Class 211
50 MinFocus
We are revisiting sirsasana (headstand) and sirsasana preparation in this class. Iyengar yoga has an array of preparatory poses that will help you to build a strong foundation when learning how to do sirsasana. Before progressing to the stage of...
Key Poses
Sirsasana, sirsasana preparation.
Equipment
Mat, 2 or 3 blocks.
Intermediate
Handstand – Weekly Intermediate Class 223
40 MinFocus
Learn how to do a handstand (adho mukha vrksasana). This class follows a step-by-step sequence that begins with preparatory poses to help you build strength and confidence. It then breaks down the action of kicking up to handstand into simple,...
Key Poses
Handstand (adho mukha vrksasana).
Equipment
Mat, bolster.
Intermediate
Sirsasana (Headstand) – Weekly Intermediate Class 228
50 MinFocus
Learn sirsasana (headstand) with easy to follow step-by-step stages. This class covers all of the essential foundations of this key yoga pose. It gives you the opportunity to progress at your own pace towards being able to confidently stand on...
Key Poses
Sirsasana.
Equipment
Mat, 2 blocks.
Intermediate
Parivrtta Trikonasana (Revolved Triangle Pose) – Weekly Intermediate Class 233
50 MinFocus
Take a deep dive into parivrtta trikonasana (revolved triangle pose) with this class. It focuses exclusively on this key standing twist and its variations. Explore key actions and troubleshoots common problems that may arise when practicing parivrtta trikonasana. In addition...
Key Poses
Parivrtta trikonasana.
Equipment
Mat, chair 2 blocks.
Intermediate
Ustrasana (Camel Pose) – Weekly Intermediate Class 235
30 MinFocus
This week we are revisiting the kneeling backbend ustrasana (camel pose). The class highlights fundamental actions of the classical pose and also explores some supported variations. It contains some chair adaptations that will help to support your neck and improve...
Key Poses
Ustrasana.
Equipment
Mat, chair, bolster, 2 blankets, belt.
Intermediate
Supta Virasana & Yoga Poses For Quadriceps – Weekly Intermediate Class 238
35 MinFocus
Supta virasana is a versatile pose that can be used throughout different stages of a yoga practice to achieve a variety of different effects. It mobilises your ankles, shins, knees, quadriceps hip flexors and lower back and is a pose...
Key Poses
Supta virasana.
Equipment
Mat, chair, bolsters, 2 blankets, 2 blocks, belt.
Intermediate
Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand) – Weekly Intermediate Class 240
25 MinFocus
This class features a tutorial-style overview of sarvangasana (shoulderstand). It consolidates essential methods and techniques and will help you to more confidently and safely practice this key inversion. The class guides you in how to arrange yoga props and optimise their...
Key Poses
Sarvangasana (shoulderstand).
Equipment
Mat, chair, blankets, 2 blocks, belt.
Intermediate
Virabhadrasana III – Weekly Intermediate Class 253
30 MinFocus
Take a in-depth look at virabhadrasana III with this class. It explores the basic shape of the standing pose virabhadrasana III and rotates it in different directions to highlight connections with other straight leg poses. The class revolves this distinctive...
Key Poses
Virabhdrasana III.
Equipment
Mat, chair, belt, blanket.
Intermediate
Padmasana (Lotus Pose) – Weekly Intermediate Class 259
65 MinFocus
Padmasana (lotus pose). In this week’s class we are revisiting the famous seated pose padmasana. Try this extended sequence featuring asanas, variations and techniques that will help you progressively build towards full lotus. Preparatory poses such as sukhasana, baddha konasana...
Key Poses
Padmasana.
Equipment
Mat, 2 blankets, belt.
Intermediate
Ardha Chandrasana & Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana – Weekly Intermediate Class 262
35 MinFocus
Ardha chandrasana (half moon pose) and its twisted variation parivrtta ardha chandrasana have a variety of associated benefits. Some of these benefits are more readily accessible, and some of them are more subtle and evolve over time with sustained practice....
Key Poses
Ardha Chandrasana, parivrtta ardha chandrasana.
Equipment
Mat, 2 blocks, blanket.
Intermediate
Sirsasana (Headstand) Basics – Weekly Intermediate Class 266
35 MinFocus
Take a sirsasana (headstand) 101 refresher with this week’s class. Iyengar yoga has an array of preparatory poses that will help you to build a strong foundation when learning how to do sirsasana (headstand). Before progressing to the stage of...
Key Poses
Sirsasana.
Equipment
Mat, 2 blocks.
Intermediate
Parsvottanasana (Intense Side Stretch Pose) – Weekly Intermediate Class 267
40 MinFocus
Take a deep dive into parsvottanasana (intense side stretch pose). This versatile standing pose incorporates elements of many of the other asana groups. It can be readily adapted to compliment a wide variety of yoga sequences. Parsvottanasana can be used...
Key Poses
Parsvottanasana.
Equipment
Mat, 2 blocks, blanket.
Intermediate
Parivrtta Parsvakonasana (Revolved Side Angle Pose) – Weekly Intermediate Class 271
35 MinFocus
Parivrtta parsvakonasana (revolved side angle pose). This class will be an ideal introduction to the twisted standing pose parivrtta parsvakonasana. In addition to consolidating the basics, it also trouble shoots some common problems that may be encountered when you are...
Key Poses
Parivrtta parsvakonasana.
Equipment
Mat, chair, 2 blocks, blanket.
Intermediate
Salabhasana – Weekly Intermediate Class 285
35 MinFocus
Salabhasana is a great pose for boosting energy and correcting bad posture. This class explores connections between salabhasana and a variety of poses from outside the backbend asana group. Salabhasana’s natural ability to open your chest and pull your shoulders back...
Key Poses
Salabhasana.
Equipment
Mat, bolster, 2 blankets, two blocks, belt.
Intermediate
Parivrtta Trikonasana (Revolved Triangle Pose) – Weekly Intermediate Class 286
45 MinFocus
Take a deep dive into parivrtta trikonasana (revolved triangle pose). This class features an in-depth exploration of this important standing twist. It highlights key actions and troubleshoots common problems that may arise when practicing this asana. In addition to deepening...
Key Poses
Parivrtta trikonasana.
Equipment
Mat, chair, bolster, 2 blocks, belt.
Intermediate
Virabhadrasana 2 (Warrior Pose 2) – Weekly Intermediate Class 297
25 MinFocus
Take a deep dive into the empowering standing pose Virabhadrasana 2. In this class, we will focus exclusively on unraveling the secrets of this foundational asana, unveiling its basic elements and fundamental techniques. Throughout the class, we will explore various...
Key Poses
Virabhadrasana 2.
Equipment
Mat, chair, blanket, 2 blocks.
Intermediate
Trikonasana – Weekly Intermediate Class 302
35 MinFocus
Discover the versatility of Trikonasana through nine distinct approaches in this class. Uncover a deeper understanding of this key standing pose as we delve into essential actions that define its classical form. We’ll also explore multiple variations and adaptations that...
Key Poses
Trikonasana.
Equipment
Mat 2 blocks, belt.
Intermediate
Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana – Weekly Intermediate Class 303
40 MinFocus
This class features the standing twist Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana, also known as the Revolved Half Moon Pose. This dynamic standing pose not only challenges your balance but also engages your hamstrings and improves spinal mobility. Throughout the class you will...
Key Poses
Parivrtta ardha chandrasana.
Equipment
Mat, chair, 2 blocks, blanket.
Intermediate
Ardha Matsyendrasana – Weekly Intermediate Class 306
40 MinFocus
This class explores a series of seated twists, climaxing with the pivotal Ardha Matsyendrasana, also known as the Half Lord of the Fishes Pose. In this pose, one leg is folded on the ground while the other is crossed over...
Key Poses
Ardha matsyendrasana.
Equipment
Mat, chair, 2 blankets, 2 blocks.
Course Overview
Description
Explore Intermediate yoga poses separately and in depth. The Intermediate Pose Library course will help you to consolidate your understanding of core Iyengar poses at the Intermediate level.
Who is this course for?
- Individuals wanting a more detailed understanding of particular asanas
- Those looking to supplement their practice whilst completing the Inbtermediate Course and other intermediate level classes
How will this course help?
These tutorials cover Iyengar yoga poses at the intermediate 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 intermediate 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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