Tag Archive for ‘beginner yoga’
Learn Parsvakonasana in a Level One Class with John Schumacher
One of the benefits of Iyengar Yoga is consistency to the method of teaching. In this way, the practitioner always knows what types poses to expect depending on the level of class attended. Level one classes will always concentrate on standing poses. Standing poses are the foundation to all other poses in the Yoga Tradition. [...]
08/12/10 3:38 PM
Find Your Strength in Virabhadrasana II – Warrior II Pose
Listen to the Pronunciation of Virabhadrasana. Courtesy of the Online Sanskrit Pronunciation Guide. The Virabhadrasana Series of Yoga Asanas require challenging work in several areas of our physical body. Although Virabhadrasana is often translated as Warrior Pose in English, the meaning of the word is the name of a great warrior, Virabha, who was a [...]
06/10/10 1:56 PM
Don’t Overlook Utthita Hasta Padasana – Extended Hands and Feet Pose
A couple of weekends ago, I attended a workshop with the illustrious Bobby Clennell. Bobby wrote AND illustrated The Woman’s Yoga Book: Asana and Pranayama for All Phases of the Menstrual Cycle. The moment I picked my new copy of her book, I felt a deep connection. Just like the moment I met Bobby, I [...]
05/27/10 11:57 AM
Extend the Feet on the Earth and the Arms in the Heavens with Urdhva Hastasana – Upward Hands Pose
Listen to the Pronunciation of Urdhva Hastasana. Courtesy of the Online Sanskrit Pronunciation Guide. People who have never practiced yoga before often ask me to teach them a yoga pose. The Iyengar student in me cannot help but start by teaching Tadasana. People are often astounded by how much integrity and poise there is when [...]
04/22/10 3:38 PM
Anusara Yoga For New Beginners with Betsey Downing
Betsey Downing is a Senior Anusara yoga teacher with over 35 years of experience as a yoga practitioner. In this gentle class for new beginners, Betsey introduces some of the basic foundational concepts and poses of Anusara Yoga, like melting the heart and flowing with grace. This is the first in a series of Yoga [...]
01/28/10 4:06 PM
Basic Daily Yoga Routine with John Schumacher
Geared towards beginner students and advanced beginner students, this audio download is the essential foundation for Iyengar Yoga Practice, taught by John Schumacher, a Senior Teacher in the Iyengar Tradition. This practice will also delight more experienced students looking for a refresher on foundational poses. In accordance with the Iyengar tradition, Schumacher places a strong [...]
12/29/09 2:06 PM
