Pune Cycle Series II

The Pune Cycle Series II course provides you with a curated group of classes that will assist you in creating a well balanced home practice.

Classes Available

Advanced

Iyengar Yoga Standing Pose Sequence – Weekly Advanced Class 91

55 Min

Focus

This weeks advanced class is a longer duration video incorporating standing poses and inversions. The class emphasises classical Iyengar alignment and instruction. The sequence is a comprehensive presentation of the standing asana group. It will be a rigorous, challenging class...

Key Poses

Standing poses, sirsasana, sarvangasana.

Equipment

Mat, 3 blankets, 2 blocks, belt
Advanced

Iyengar Yoga Forward Bend Sequence – Weekly Advanced Class 92

55 Min

Focus

This class is the second in our series of four “Pune cycle” classes. When complete, this set of classes will cover each of the main pose groups from standing poses, to forward bends, backbends, and then pranayama. Appropriate inversions will...

Key Poses

Upavista konasana, janu sirsasana, triang mukhaikapada paschimottanasana, paschimottanasana., bharadvajasana.

Equipment

Mat, chair, bolster, 3 blankets, 2 blocks, belt
Advanced

Iyengar Yoga Backbend Sequence – Weekly Advanced Class 93

60 Min

Focus

This backbend class is the third in our series of four “Pune cycle” classes. It follows a typically Iyengar approach to sequencing. Initially standing poses that share common techniques with backbends are explored. From there you work from adho mukha...

Key Poses

Urdhva mukha svanasana, urdhva dhanurasana, ustrasana, dwi pada viprita dandasana, ardha halasana

Equipment

Mat, chair, 2 bolsters, 3 blankets, 2 blocks, belt
Advanced

Ujjayi Pranayama Stages 1 to 8 – Weekly Advanced Class 94

35 Min

Focus

This class explores ujjayi pranayama. In ujjayi pranayama both inhalation and exhalation are consciously deepened and lengthened. In his book “Light on Pranayama” B.K.S. Iyengar methodically presents ujjayi breathing in 13 distinct stages. The first eight of these stages are...

Key Poses

Savasana, ujjayi pranayama

Equipment

Mat, bolster, 2 blankets

Course Overview

Description

The Pune Cycle Series II course provides you with a curated group of classes that will assist you in creating a well balanced home practice. Alternate the focus of each session according to the traditional cycle, as practice in Pune. Move from standing poses to forward bends, backbends and finally pranayama. Regularly varying your focal point helps to ensure that you won’t neglect any areas of your practice. This can help to build momentum and breadth in your practice.

  1. Standing Poses – 55 mins. Longer in duration, this challenging class includes both standing poses and inversions with an emphasis on classical Iyengar alignment and instruction.
  2. Forward Bends – 55 mins. This class focuses on forward bends and twists and includes most of the key asanas from this group of poses.
  3. Backbends – 60 mins. Explore standing poses that share common techniques with backbends before moving on to urdhva dhanurasana and dwi pada viparita dandasana.
  4. Pranayama – 35 mins. This class explores ujjayi pranayama. Stages five to eight are practiced from an upright seated position.

Who is this course for?

  • Individuals with a tendency to focus on one or two areas in their home practice at the expense of others
  • Those looking to build a balanced home practice covering all key areas via the Pune cycle
  • This is an advanced course – approximately two or more years of yoga experience 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 pranayama. Regular practice covering these areas will ensure that you have a balanced practice that expands in many directions.

What do I get from this course?

  • A comprehensive and structured approach to alternating classes following the traditional Pune cycle
  • 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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