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 impressive range...

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 with this pain...

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 of inversions that are...

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...

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...