Strengthen the Back: An All Levels Iyengar Yoga Class
Evoking the fire energy of summer, this challenging 75 minute iyengar yoga class is dedicated to strengthening the back body.
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Props Recommended: Wall, Strap, Chair, Bolster, Blocks and Blankets. Alternative props can be used.
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
Asanas:
Sukhasana  |
English name: Easy Pose Practice type: Seated Poses Practice level: Beginner |
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 |
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Makarasana |
English name: Crocodile Pose Practice type: Backbends Practice level: Intermediate |
Bhujangasana  |
English name: Cobra Pose Practice type: Backbends Practice level: Beginner |
Eka Pada Bhekasana  |
English name: One Leg Frog Pose Practice type: Backbends Practice level: Intermediate |
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 |
Ustrasana |
English name: Camel Pose Practice type: Backbends Practice level: Intermediate Learn to bend backward while keeping control over the legs. Learn to keep the shins pressed down in order to lift the thighs and spine. Do not distort the legs for the sake of bending.If you cannot take the hands down... more |
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Paryankasana |
English name: Sofa Pose Practice type: Backbends Practice level: Intermediate |
Urdhva Dhanurasana |
English name: Upward Bow Pose Practice type: Backbends Practice level: Intermediate |
Adho Mukha Svanasana |
English name: Downward Facing Dog Pose Practice type: Standing Practice level: Beginner Learn to stretch from the hands to the buttocks and from the heels to the buttocks. - Geeta Iyengar, Preliminary Course. Keep the feet parallel to each other and extend the toes. Move the trunk towards the legs. Take... more |
Urdhva Mukha Svanasana |
English name: Upward Facing Dog Pose Practice type: Backbends Practice level: Intermediate This asana may be performed with the toes in the same positions as Chaturanga Dandasana. Learn to raise the trunk higher up, using the arms as support. |
Bharadvajasana I |
English name: Pose Dedicated to the Sage Bharadvaja Practice type: Twists Practice level: Beginner Draw the shoulderblades in the back to lift the sternum. Learn to turn the spine laterally before attempting to clasp. Pay attention to the fact that the turn is always to the opposite side that the legs are placed on... more |
Maricyasana I |
English name: Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi Practice type: Seated Poses Practice level: Beginner From Utthita Marichyasana, practice Urdhva Hasta Maricyasana by extending the arms by the ears.Extend the trunk forward to reach for the foot and extend the spine towards the sky, dorsal spine in to lift the chest. This... more |
Maricyasana III |
English name: Pose Dedicated to the Sage Maricyasana III Practice type: Twists Practice level: Intermediate |
Urdhva Prasarita Padasana |
English name: Upward Extended Foot Pose Practice type: Core Poses Practice level: Beginner Learn to maintain the chest open while keeping the face relaxed. Keep the lower back extended towards the tailbone during the movement of the legs.Stretch the arms over the head, palms facing towards the ceiling to... more |
Savasana |
English name: Corpse Pose Practice type: Restorative Practice level: Beginner |
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