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Chaturanga Dandasana – Tips and Techniques
Chaturanga Dandasana can be a challenging pose for many people. It is often perceived by yoga students in black and white terms, in that it either “can” or “can’t” be done. The grey areas in between can be hard to identify whilst you are struggling to lift off the...
Quadratus Lumborum – Yoga For Lower Back
The quadratus lumborum is a large lower back muscle that attaches to the lumbar spine, lower ribs and crest of the pelvis. This stabilising muscle plays an important role in postural control during standing, sitting and walking. A sedentary lifestyle characterised by...
Piriformis – 4 Yoga Poses To Get Relief
This post guides you through a short sequence of yoga poses you can practice at home to get some relief from a tight piriformis muscle. The piriformis is positioned deep in the buttock region. It sits underneath the gluteus maximus and attaches to the greater...
Yoga For Strength
Yoga Sequence For Strength Learn a short yoga sequence for strength that you can practice at home with minimal equipment. This group of yoga poses for strength is particularly relevant at the moment as many of us find ourselves housebound and restricted by the...
Yoga For Immune System
Yoga for immune system support Learn Iyengar yoga for immune system support in this step-by-step sequence. The Iyengar method has an extensive range of poses to draw upon during times when you are looking to boost your resilience against infections. We are all...
Dwi Hasta Bhujasana
Dwi hatsa bhujasana is a key pose within the group of asanas known as arm balances. This post aims to break dwi hasta bhujasana down into clearly defined stages that isolate important actions and techniques. This will help you to approach the pose with confidence. Dwi...
Yoga Alignment: Finding The Best Approach
Yoga alignment is a subject that we engage with constantly as yoga practitioners. Cultivating body awareness and mindfulness in action are fundamental to the practice of yoga and are intrinsically linked to the benefits that we derive from it. Learning these skills...
Supta Padangusthasana
Background Supta padangusthasana and it's variations are an extremely versatile group of poses with a variety of applications. They are generally used later in a sequence and grouped in with calming, cooling poses. There are a range of ways to include supta...
Adho Mukha Virasana
Background Adho mukha virasana (downward facing hero pose) is a versatile pose that can be used in a variety of ways throughout a yoga sequence. It is an excellent counterpose following chest opening asanas. In addition, it can also be used as a recovery...
Trikonasana
Background Trikonasana (triangle pose) is one of the first poses taught to beginners learning yoga. It can appear simple but has many layers that unfold as you progress and your understanding of yoga deepens. Versatile, with a range of applications, it can be...
Salamba Purvottanasana – Restorative Yoga
Salamba Purvottanasana is a great example of an Iyengar yoga restorative pose that can help to rejuvenate energy levels. Much of what is today known as "restorative yoga" has evolved from the teachings of the contemporary Indian yoga master B.K.S. Iyengar. His...
Yoga Poses For Lower Back Pain – Pavana Muktasana
There are many Iyengar yoga poses that help to relieve lower back pain. This post takes an in-depth look at a particularly soothing one: a supported version of the pose pavana muktasana. For many practitioners it is a trusted "go to" pose that can relieve aching and...
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