Backward Extensions: An All Levels Iyengar Yoga Class with Sara Agelasto
This all levels Iyengar Yoga Class is a 75 minute back extensions class includes an accessible variation of Hanumanasana and Ardha Matsyendrasana, two challenging poses. Recorded with Yoga Cville, the home to Iyengar Yoga in Charlottesville, Virginia by iHanuman Yoga Media. View and Download More Yoga Classes & Workshops at iHanuman.com. Props Recommended: Wall, Strap, Chair, Block and Blankets. Alternative props can be used.
Asanas:
Sukhasana  |
English name: Easy Pose Practice type: Seated Poses Practice level: Beginner |
Urdhva Baddhangullyasana  |
English name: Upward Bound Fingers Pose Practice type: Practice level: Beginner |
Gomukhasana |
English name: Cow Face Pose Practice type: Seated Poses Practice level: Intermediate Do not extend your lower ribs forward. Practice the arm action first before incorporating the legs. |
Chatush Padasana  |
English name: Four Footed Pose Practice type: Backbends Practice level: Beginner |
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana |
English name: Whole Body Bridge Formation Pose Practice type: Backbends Practice level: Beginner Stretch the spine towards the neck, keep the heels firmly on the ground. |
Salabhasana |
English name: Locust Pose Practice type: Backbends Practice level: Beginner The Closer the legs are together the more difficult the pose.To relieve lower back pain, the knees are bent, shins perpendicular to the floor. The thighs are lifted from the floor and the knees and thighs brought closer... more |
Bhujangasana  |
English name: Cobra Pose Practice type: Backbends Practice level: Beginner |
Dhanurasana |
English name: Bow Pose Practice type: Backbends Practice level: Intermediate Learn to raise the arch of the body up giving a backward pull to the arms. Balance on the abdominal area. - Geeta Iyengar, Yoga In Action Preliminary Course |
Eka Pada Bhekasana  |
English name: One Leg Frog Pose Practice type: Backbends Practice level: Intermediate |
Hanumanasana  |
English name: Hanuman's Pose Practice type: Backbends Practice level: Advanced |
Baddha Konasana |
English name: Bound Angle Pose Practice type: Seated Poses Practice level: Intermediate |
Upavistha Konasana |
English name: Seated Angle Pose Practice type: Seated Poses Practice level: Intermediate |
Ardha Matsyendrasana |
English name: Half Lord of the Fishes Pose Practice type: Twists Practice level: Intermediate |
Purvottanasana |
English name: East Facing Pose Practice type: Backbends Practice level: Intermediate |
Salamba Sarvangasana I |
English name: Supported Whole Body Pose Practice type: Inversions Practice level: Intermediate Practice this pose with the guidance of a reputable teacher first. Practice this pose with a chair or a wall. To Practice at the wall, place your 3 four-fold blanket and mat set up at the wall with the folded... more |
Savasana |
English name: Corpse Pose Practice type: Restorative Practice level: Beginner |
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