In class this week I’ve had students apologise for being stiff! It’s very sweet of them, but completely unnecessary! It has made me think about who I’d rather teach- a room full of bendy people who seem to be able to do everything or the average person ?
The analogy I […]
Gomukhasana- cow face pose- common problem
This first image shows what I often see in class when we attempt this pose – students catching their hands- just because they can.
I admit it is tempting to catch- but it can be […]
As an Iyengar Yoga teacher I am trained to plan classes in a very specific, careful way. No on line class planners for me! I relish structuring each 5 week course to build up on key skills that develop students of every level. I make sure we cover poses that […]
This shows Mr. Iyengar around 90 years of age having an informal chat with an American journalist. It’s in the library in the basement of the institute in Pune, where I spent many hours in 40 degree heat taking notes. His answers about Yoga are interesting, but I’m […]
Urdhva Hastasana
In class we often do this pose, Urdhva Hastasana, both arms stretching straight up. It can lift the whole body and help us breathe. Or it can seem like an endurance test. But my feeling is the majority […]
I taught this pose in some depth last week and I intend to touch on it again over the next few weeks. It looks deceptively simple- like a lot of Yoga poses! We won’t be doing it in every class, so it would be great if you could practice it […]
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It doesn’t have to be a new years resolution- coming to a weekly class can easily be slipped into your schedule. And yes, from just one class a week you will start to notice a difference!
Just make sure your […]
As I am attempting to promote a new class, I find myself being asked what makes my classes different from all the other classes that are on offer? Well, it’s quite hard to answer a question like that. I’m going to post this to my Facebook page and I’m sure […]
All three of my evening classes are advertised as ‘General’, but what does that mean?
It is another way of saying mixed ability or suitable for all levels.
So a complete beginner may find it challenging, but it is still suitable […]
If you are interested in finding out more about why we do Yoga, what we are supposed to be doing in our asana practice and how the poses work on many levels….have a look at this fascinating website….by Ray Long….another Iyengar Yoga teacher…..
http://www.dailybandha.com/2013/09/refining-your-forward-bends-with-tfl.html