Supported Back Extensions: An All Levels Iyengar Yoga Class
A supportive backward extension class using the chair in this 75 minute all levels class.
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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:
Supta Tadasana |
English name: Reclining Mountain Pose Practice type: Restorative Practice level: Beginner |
Sukhasana  |
English name: Easy Pose Practice type: Seated Poses Practice level: Beginner |
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. |
Chatush Padasana  |
English name: Four Footed Pose Practice type: Backbends Practice level: Beginner |
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 |
Ardha Uttanasana |
English name: Half Intense Stretch Pose Practice type: Forward Bends Practice level: Beginner |
Dwi Pada Viparita Dandasana |
English name: Inverted Two-Footed Staff Pose Practice type: Backbends Practice level: Intermediate |
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 |
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 |
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Malasana 2 |
English name: Garland Pose 2 Practice type: Forward Bends Practice level: Intermediate |
Kurmasana  |
English name: Tortoise Pose Practice type: Forward Bends Practice level: Advanced |
Jathara Parivartanasana  |
English name: Turning the Stomach Pose Practice type: Core Poses Practice level: Beginner |
Savasana |
English name: Corpse Pose Practice type: Restorative Practice level: Beginner |
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