Backward Extensions: An All Levels Iyengar Yoga Class with Sara Agelasto | iHanuman

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Backward Extensions: An All Levels Iyengar Yoga Class with Sara Agelasto

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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
Model: Dona Holleman
English name: Easy Pose
Practice type: Seated Poses
Practice level: Beginner
Urdhva Baddhangullyasana
Model: Shelly Chow Manoa Yoga Center
English name: Upward Bound Fingers Pose
Practice type:
Practice level: Beginner
Gomukhasana
Model: Sara Stover
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
Chatush Padasana by Old Moon Yoga
English name: Four Footed Pose
Practice type: Backbends
Practice level: Beginner
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana
Model: Sara Agelasto Credit: Peter Agelasto
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
Model: Kate Hallahan Zuckerman
English name: Cobra Pose
Practice type: Backbends
Practice level: Beginner
Dhanurasana
Model: Adri Kyser
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
Model: Elsie Escobar
English name: One Leg Frog Pose
Practice type: Backbends
Practice level: Intermediate
Hanumanasana
Model: Jaye Martin Credit: Karuna Yoga
English name: Hanuman's Pose
Practice type: Backbends
Practice level: Advanced
Baddha Konasana
Model: Adri Kyser
English name: Bound Angle Pose
Practice type: Seated Poses
Practice level: Intermediate
Upavistha Konasana
Model: Adri Kyser
English name: Seated Angle Pose
Practice type: Seated Poses
Practice level: Intermediate
Ardha Matsyendrasana
Model: Kino MacGregor Photo Credit: Coni Hörler
English name: Half Lord of the Fishes Pose
Practice type: Twists
Practice level: Intermediate
Purvottanasana
Model: Christy Brock
English name: East Facing Pose
Practice type: Backbends
Practice level: Intermediate
Salamba Sarvangasana I
Kate Hallahan Zuckerman in 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
Credit: Sara Agelasto
English name: Corpse Pose
Practice type: Restorative
Practice level: Beginner

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