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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 (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 (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 (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

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, asana-specific (video): over-extension of calf

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I have a stiff back, and when i try to extend from my back body, i instead end up overextending from my leg so that the back of my knee feels strained .

Session #1 of the First 24 Classes: Introduction to Iyengar Yoga

general introduction
starting with urdhva prasarita padasana
tadasana – observation of the feet, feet separate, together, one leg (vrksasana)
utthita hasta pada and parsva hasta pada
trikonasana
dandasana

Simple and Energetic Shoulder Strengthening

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Strengthening actions for the upper back and shoulders in an active and energetic session, using only a belt and a block.

Level: Experienced Beginner/ Beginner

Duration: 45min

tagwords: 45min, sports, arms, shoulders, upper back, standing, favorite

Arms: Strengthening, Lengthening, Squeezing

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A short burst session to energise and strengthen the arms. Can be used by itself, or can be used as preparation for stronger arm actions like arm balances, inversions and back arches.

Level: Beginner, Experienced Beginner, Intermediate, Gentle

Duration: 40min

Tagwords: 40mins, arms, shoulders, sports,

Arms and Shoulder Connections: Anantasana, Vasistasana

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Arms and their connection to the shoulders: preparation for anantasana and vasistasana 

This session is part of the Short Course Strengthening Wrists and Preparing them for Weight Bearing Asanas (Short Course; Level Exp. Beginner), and

the short Course Strengthening Wrists and Preparing them for Weight Bearing Asanas (Short Course; Level Intermediate)  Save by buying the whole Course.

Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate

Duration: 50min

Tagwords: 50mins, favorite, sports, shoulders, elbows, lateral, side body,  anantasana, vasistasana

Introduction to Supta Baddhakonansana

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Building up on the active work done in rolling the thighs out, we continue to one of the most accessible restorative positions: supta baddhakonasana, including the use of simple ‘props’ to support this position.  This is one of the essential positions that women should know for reproductive health.  Breath studies (progressing to pranayama) are often introduced in supta baddhakonasana.

This session is part of the Short Course Baddhakonasana and Supta Baddhakonasana: for Physiological and Emotional Benefits (Short Course; Level: Experienced Beginner/ Beginner)

Level: Beginner, Experienced Beginner

Duration: 50min

Tagwords: 50mins, women, womens health, urinary health, reproductive health, supta baddhakonasana, supine, thigh external rotation, thigh, hips, hip joint, hip mobility