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Pranayama – What is it? And how to start.
Pranayama is the aspect of yoga related to breathing and breath control. This ancient practice is often treasured by long-term yogis, but can be notoriously difficult for newer students to grasp. Even seasoned practitioners might experience multiple false starts when...
Iyengar Yoga For Runners
Share on X Understanding Yoga for Runners Every runner knows the importance of stretching. It’s a cornerstone for maintaining muscle health and optimising joint mobility. Why Regular Stretching Matters Engaging in stretching, especially post-run, fights off...
Yoga Poses For a Healthy Spine
Share on X Iyengar Yoga for Spinal Health: Strength, Flexibility, and Injury Prevention The spine is the structural pillar of the body, supporting movement, stability, and overall well-being. The poses presented in this Iyengar Yoga for Spinal Health sequence offer a...
Bakasana – How To Do Bakasana From An Iyengar Perspective
Share on X This post looks at Bakasana (crane/crow pose) from an Iyengar yoga perspective. It breaks the pose down into preparatory stages that can be beneficial when practiced in isolation, or as part of a step-by-step progression towards the full pose. Benefits of...
Iyengar Yoga Poses For Shoulders
Share on X Shoulder discomfort, instability, or restricted mobility are common challenges that many yoga students face. The shoulders are one of the most mobile and complex regions of the body, where bones, joints, tendons, and muscles interact to allow an...
Iyengar Yoga Preparation for Headstand (Sirsasana)
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 actually standing on your head, it is important that you have acquired the strength...
Iyengar Yoga For Lower Back Pain
Share on X Holistic Approach: Iyengar Yoga Poses to Relieve Lower Back Pain There are numerous ways in which Iyengar Yoga can help to reduce lower back pain. Although there are many causes for lower back pain, it is very common for people to arrive at yoga classes...
Iyengar Yoga Practice Sequence For Home
Share on X An Accessible and Adaptable Iyengar Yoga Sequence for Home Practice This simple sequence of Iyengar yoga poses will be ideal for kickstarting your Iyengar yoga practice. It concentrates mainly on standing poses, and includes a couple...
Iyengar Yoga Chair Backbends
Share on X This post demonstrates how to use a chair to learn dwi pada viparita dandasana and eka pada vipartita dandasana. These two poses illustrate common techniques and approaches used in the Iyengar method. Chair backbends are supported poses that allow you to...
Surya Namaskar
This article explores Surya Namaskar (sun salutes) from an Iyengar Yoga perspective. Surya Namaskar is a warming sequence of movements that can help to stimulate your heart rate and boost your energy levels. It can strengthen your wrists, arms and chest, and bring...
Yoga Poses For Abdominal Strength
This post explores the abdominal strengthening poses urdhva prasarita padasana and paripurna navasana (boat pose). Improving abdominal strength can benefit your overall posture and balance. Stronger abdominal muscles can give extra support to your spine thus reducing...
How To Do Sirsasana (Headstand) Step By Step
Share on X Sirsasana (Headstand) Explained: A Comprehensive Guide for Iyengar Yoga Practitioners Take a deep-dive into Sirsasana as we as we present a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to this vital asana in the world of Iyengar Yoga. Headstand is one of the most...
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