Working with the Wall in Standing Poses: An All Levels Iyengar Yoga Class
Inspired by a weekend workshop with David Meloni, the most senior certified teacher in the world, this 75 minute adaptation from the workshop is a creative and supportive practice of standing poses using the wall.
Asanas:
Svastikasana  |
English name: Well Being Pose Practice type: Seated Poses, Standing Practice level: Intermediate |
Upavistha Konasana |
English name: Seated Angle Pose Practice type: Seated Poses Practice level: Intermediate |
Utthita Trikonasana |
English name: Extended Triangle Pose Practice type: Standing Practice level: Beginner Extend the Sides of the Waist.Take the shoulderblades into the back.Rotate the chest towards the ceilingDraw the outer hip underneath you.Back foot presses as much as front foot.Lengthen the underside of the chest and... more |
Ardha Chandrasana |
English name: Half Moon Pose Practice type: Standing Practice level: Beginner Those who find it difficult to balance can use the support of the wall. During pregnancy, keep the hand elevated on a block to keep the pelvis broadened which makes breathing easier for the mother and space is... more |
Parivrtta Trikonasana |
English name: Revolved Triangle Pose Practice type: Standing Practice level: Intermediate Learn to balance having a full extension of the spinal muscles and expansion of the chest. Learn to get the sense of balance and the rotation of the spine maintaining the alignment of the trunk with the legs.Learn to... more |
Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana |
English name: Revolved Half Moon Pose Practice type: Standing, Twists Practice level: Intermediate One should perform Ardha Chandrasana before Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana. This asana can be done with the support of the wall. |
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 |
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 |
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. |
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