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Q and A’s: A FREE Resource

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Ques Generic: Why is Meditation not Taught in the Beginner Level Courses in the Iyengar System?

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Tagwords: Ques, QandA, Meditation, generic

Question, Generic (Audio): Understanding of Breath in Iyengar yoga

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I heard you use the phrase, 'bring intelligence to the breath' - what does it mean? Is there a gradational understanding of the breath in Iyengar yoga? Why is Pranayama not introduced right away at the very beginning in Iyengar yoga? Tagwords: q&a, breath, pranayama

Question, Generic (video): Are Yogasanas Compatible with Other Forms of Exercise Like Gymming?

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Question Generic (Audio):What is the role of Pranayama in this time of respiratory pandemic?

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What is the role of Pranayama in this time of respiratory pandemic? Tagwords: q&a, pranayama, covid

Ques Generic: Is it a Good Idea to come Directly to Asana class After Playing a Sport?

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Tagwords: Ques, QandA, generic, asana and sports, sports

Question, generic (Video): Can the 'breath' help in healing (specifically with respect to abdominal distress like bloating, cramping etc.)?

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Can the 'breath' help in healing (specifically with respect to abdominal distress like bloating, cramping etc.)? Tagwords: q&a, abdominal health, abdomen, menstrual discomfort, menstrual health, breath

Question, Generic (video): How do I start using the breath in my yoga practice?

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How do i start using the breath in my yoga practice? Tagwords: q&a, breath

Question, Generic (Audio): Is Pranayama good for Covid Recovery?

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Question, Generic (Video): Imbalance Between the Right side and the Left Side of the Body in Supine Positions

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I feel an imbalance Between my Two Sides in Supine Positions - One Side of my Body Feels Heavy and Sinks Down More than the Other Side Tagwords: q&a, imbalance

Question, Generic (Audio): 'Neutralisation' actions - what are they and when are they to be done?

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You have sometimes used the term 'Neutralising an action.' - what does it mean? - when is it needed - after forward or backward extensions? - what happens if we dont do it? Tagwords: q&a, neutralisation, neutralising, releasing, sequencing

Question, generic (audio): When to keep the eyes open and when to close them during practice?

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why are we asked to keep our eyes open in asanas, but asked to close the eyes in savasana? Tagwords: q&a, savasana, eyes

Question, generic (audio): Should I be Completely Relaxed in Restorative Positions or Keep my Muscles Engaged?

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In the 'Restorative' asana positions, should I be completely relaxed, or should I keep my muscles engaged? Tagwords: q&a, restorative, restful

Question Generic (Video): How do I Improve Front/ Back Alignment for Better Posture ?

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What is the correct alignment of the front (pubis) and the back (sacrum/ tailbone) for good standing posture?  Also, how should I practice asanas to improve my standing posture? Tagwords: q&a, posture, tailbone

Question, Generic (video): What should be done for Tight Calves?

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Tagwords: Ques, QandA, generic, calves

Question, Asana-specific (Video): Use of ropes for flexed knees in case of knee injury

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Why and how do you use ropes/ belts behind the knee when we completely flex (bend) the knee in positions like Virasana or Padmasana?   Tagwords: q&a, knee injury, knee therapy, healthy knee, ropes, Virasana, Padmasana, Baddhakonasana

Question, Generic (Video): Over- extension of Calves vs Over-extension/hyper-extension of Knees

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My calves become hard and bulge-up whenever I straighten my legs (in seated or standing positions). This creates discomfort and sometimes pain behind the knee. Do I have hyper-extension/ over-extension of the knee? and how do I get relief from this discomfort? Tagwords: q&a, knees, knee health, knee injury, knee overextension, knee hyperextension

Question, Asana-specific (video): Without the Belt/ Strap, why am I not able to Straighten My Leg in Supta Padangusthasana1?

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Tagwords: Ques, QandA, asana-specifc, supta padangusthasana1

Question, generic (Video): How should I exercise the arches of my feet to prevent/ correct flatfeet:

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How should I exercise the arches of my feet to prevent/ correct flatfeet? Tagwords: q&a, flatfoot, arch of foot, dropped arch

Question, Asana-specific (Video): Neck/ Upper Back Discomfort in Lifting Arms Up and Taking Arms Behind

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Question: What adjustments should I make if face pain/ discomfort in my neck and upper back when I lift my arms up in Urdhva hastasana/ Urdhva baddhangulyasana, or when I take my arms behind my back in Paschima baddhangulyasana? Tagwords: q&a, urdhva hastasana, pain, upper back, neck
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Question, Asana-specific (Video): How should I use my arms and shoulder blades in urdhva hastasana?

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How should I use my arms and shoulder blades in urdhva hastasana? Tagwords: q&a, shoulders, arms, urdhva hastasana

Question, Generic (Video): What should I do about strain in the neck shoulder/ upper back area when I lift my arms up overhead (urdhva hasta) or when I arch back?

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Question, Generic (Video): What should I do about strain in the neck shoulder/ upper back area when I lift my arms up overhead (urdhva hasta) or when I arch back? Tagwords: q&a, neck, shoulders, upper back, urdhva hasta,

Question, Asana-specific (Video): Half Handstands - Position of the Hands and the Weight on the Hands

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In half handstand, is the weight on the hands (on the floor), or on the feet (on the wall) , and what happens if the hand position cannot be maintained? Tagwords: handstand, half handstand

Question, asana-specific (Video): How to Use a Yoga Strap/Belt to Stay up Longer in Half Handstand?

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How to Use a Yoga Strap/Belt to Stay up Longer in Half Handstand? Tagwords: q&a, halfhandstand, use of supports

Question, Asana-specific (Video): In Half handstand, what if I am not able to maintain the perfect 'L' shape?

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In half handstand, What if I am not able to maintain the feet position (on the wall), and the hand position (on the floor) to maintain the perfect 'L' shape? Tagwords: q&a, half handstand

Question, Asana-specific (Video): Head Position in Adhomukha svanasana

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In Adhomukha svanasana, if it feels uncomfortable to take the head down or to keep the head hanging, can I always keep my head supported on a support (like bolster or block) Tagwords: q&a, adhomukha svanasana, head, neck

Question, Generic (video): Headstand (Sirsasana) Increasing Holding Time

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How do I stay longer in Sirsasana (headstand)? What are your thoughts on learning Headstand through online classes?   Tagwords: q&a, headstand, sirsasana

Question, Asana-specific (Video): What if there is pain/ discomfort when I try to grasp the hands to each other in gomukhasana?

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What if there is pain/ discomfort when I try to grasp the hands to each other in gomukhasana? Tagwords: q&a, gomukhasana, shoulders

Question, Asana-specific (Video): Should my chest stay lifted when I take the final position of Prasarita padottanasana?

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Should my chest stay lifted when I take the final position of Prasarita padottanasana? Tagwords: q&a, prasarita padottanasana

Question, asana-specific (Video): Discomfort on Parsvakonasana

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In Parsvakonansana, I feel pressure/ pain on the front leg knee, and feel clenching of the waist on the side of the from leg Tagwords: q&a, Parsvakonasana, knee, knee pain, knee health

Question, asana-specific (video): pinching sensation in the lower back in Virabhadrasana1

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In Virabhadrasana1, my lumbar (lower), I feel a 'pinching' at the lower back Tagwrods: q&a, Virabhadrasana1, lower back, lumbar

Questions, asana-specific (video): Use of Supports/ Props when feeling uncomfortable in Virasana

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In Virasana, If I feel some discomfort (but not pain), should I or should I not use supports/ props? Tagwords: q&a, Virasana

Question, generic (Video): Clarification about some unusual elbow actions

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My upper arm started shaking when i attempted to hold the block between the elbows tag words: q&a, elbows, upper arms, shoulder

Question, asana-specific (video): Foot slipping down the wall in Utthita hasta Padangusthasana

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Why does my foot slip down the wall in Utthita hasta padangusthasana? Tagwords: q&a, utthita hasta padangusthasana

Description

A compilation of responses to questions commonly asked by Beginner-level students.  Some of these are about specific asanas, while others are of a more generic nature.  Most recordings are in video format, while some are audio responsesSome questions come up repeatedly – about extending the arms overhead, about the breath and about meditation, bending knees in case of knee injury etc.  We have retained some of these related questions because, depending on the context, and the person who has asked, the responses are a little different.

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