Gradually Moving through the Basics of Iyengar Yoga

In this course

  Part 1 of 8

VIDEO: Live class

77 mins

Gradual Progression through Backbends

A backbend session aimed at improving flexibility, strengthening back muscles, and stimulating the nervous system.

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  Part 2 of 8

VIDEO: Live class

74 mins

Restful Poses to Quieten the Mind

A restorative session for Level 1/2 students to learn how to retain an aware and quiet mind in restful postures.

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  Part 3 of 8

VIDEO: Live class

77 mins

Sequencing Poses in a Miscellaneous Class

Experience the benefits of a session featuring many different poses and asana types.

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  Part 4 of 8

VIDEO: Live class

72 mins

Miscellaneous Class with Preparatory Inversions

A class for lower level students focussing on preparatory inversions, twists, and core-strengthening exercises.

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  Part 5 of 8

VIDEO: Live class

75 mins

Inversions, Twists, and Core Strengthening Poses

A miscellaneous class for lower level students focussing on strengthening the core and increasing range of motion through twists.

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  Part 6 of 8

VIDEO: Live class

74 mins

Easing into Urdhva Dhanurasana

We'll be looking at backbends as a whole but will spend additional time working our way into Urdhva Dhanurasana.

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  Part 7 of 8

VIDEO: Live class

74 mins

Restorative Class with a Lower Back Focus

A session where we will explore how the use of props can help us move deeper into the lower back.

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  Part 8 of 8

VIDEO: Live class

73 mins

Core Strength and Alignment for Beginners

A dynamic, well-rounded and slightly more challenging miscellaneous sequence for Level 1/2 students focussing on core strength and alignment.

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About the course

This collection was designed to guide students through the essential principles of Iyengar Yoga. This series emphasizes gradual progression, ensuring that students develop a solid foundation in both physical postures and mental awareness. Each class in the series focuses on specific aspects of yoga practice, allowing students to deepen their understanding and improve their abilities in a structured, supportive environment.

The collection begins with a gentle introduction to backbends, where students will explore the fundamental actions required for these poses, building strength and flexibility over time. A restorative class is incorporated to quieten the mind and cultivate inner stillness, which is essential for a balanced practice. There is also a class on pose sequencing, an important aspect of one’s yoga practice.

As students progress, they will be introduced to ways of approaching inversions, allowing them to tackle these challenging postures with confidence and safety. A class focusing on twists and core-strengthening poses is integrated to enhance spinal health and develop a strong, stable core. Later on in the collection, there is a backbend class where students will look at actions required to access Urdhva Dhanurasana, a powerful backbend that requires a combination of strength, flexibility, and mental focus. To balance out the strenuous nature of this sequence, the next class will be a restorative session with lower back focus.

The series concludes with a session dedicated to core strength and alignment, particularly beneficial for beginners looking to establish a strong, supportive base for the rest of their yoga journey.

All in all, this collections is perfect for Level 1/2 students who want to deepen their practice and gain a comprehensive understanding of Iyengar Yoga in a gradual, systematic way.