Forward Bends to Descend the Hip Flexors: An All Levels Iyengar Yoga Class
An all levels forward extension sequence including Supta Padangustasana and Utthita Hasta Padangustasana in this 75 minute all levels class, focused on descending the top thighs. View the entire video class on our New Monthly Membership:
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Props Recommended: Wall, Strap, Chair, 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:
Adho Mukha Virasana |
English name: Downward Facing Hero Pose Practice type: Forward Bends Practice level: Beginner |
Parsva Adho Mukha Virasana |
English name: Side Downward Facing Hero's Pose Practice type: Practice level: |
Supta Padangusthasana  |
English name: Reclining Big Toe Pose Practice type: Core Poses Practice level: Beginner |
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Supta Padangustasana II |
English name: Supine Big Toe Pose II Practice type: Core Poses Practice level: Intermediate |
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Supta Padangustasana III |
English name: Supine Big Toe Pose III Practice type: Core Poses Practice level: Intermediate |
Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana I |
English name: Extended Hand to Big Toe Pose Practice type: Standing Practice level: Intermediate One can put the belt around the foot and extend the trunk.Do not lift the shoulders or contract the neck.Do not turn the right buttock out. Keep the trunk straight.Do not lean forward.Do not turn the left foot out.Keep... more |
Utthita Parsva Hasta Pandangustasana |
English name: Extended Hand to Big Toe Pose Practice type: Standing Practice level: Intermediate Stand near a wall with standing leg hip at wall. Use your standing leg hand on the wall to balance. Work with the knee bent at first if you are unable to straighten the leg. |
Virabhadrasana III |
English name: Pose Dedicated to the Warrior Virabhadra Practice type: Standing Practice level: Intermediate Learn the process of concentration while balancing. If the body wavers, the mind wavers and if the mind wavers, the body wavers. - Geeta Iyengar, Preliminary Course |
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. |
Prasarita Padottanasana |
English name: Extended Feet Intense Stretch Pose Practice type: Standing Practice level: Beginner Learn to spread the legs apart without allowing the feet to slide and slip off. Learn to press the outer edges of the feet, like the application of the brake to a vehicle.Learn to concave the back using the arms and... more |
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Malasana 2 |
English name: Garland Pose 2 Practice type: Forward Bends Practice level: Intermediate |
Malasana 1 |
English name: Garland Pose Practice type: Forward Bends Practice level: Intermediate Squeeze the knees together. Lift the Side Waist. |
Savasana |
English name: Corpse Pose Practice type: Restorative Practice level: Beginner |
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