Intro Sequences
We hope you're enjoying our Intro to Iyengar session. It's wonderful to see how much we're learning together! Each week, we’ve explored new postures that naturally build on what we've already learned, helping us develop a solid foundation at a pace that feels right.
Week 1 – Forward Bending
Easy Pose / Simple seated posture, legs crossed
Reclined extended Hand to Big Toe / With strap to stretch hamstrings
Table Top / 4 limbs on Mat with level hips
Balance challenge from table top / Opposing Arm and Leg
Mountain Pose
Forward Fold / Lengthen spine and hamstrings
Child’s Pose
Pyramid Pose
Savasana / Corpse or Resting Pose to integrate the work of the practice
Week 2 – Standing Poses
Urdhva Hastasana (Arms Lifted Pose), Clasp Hands
Extended Hands and Feet
Triangle
Warrior 2
Extended Side Angle (arm on inside of ankle)
Half forward fold (concave back, hands on hips)
Full forward fold (hands down, head down)
Dandasana (seated fold, with strap)
Legs Up the Wall
Week 3 – Standing & Balance Poses
Urdhva Hastasana (Arms Lifted Pose)
Tree Pose (Using wall for support)
Extended Hands and Feet
Triangle
Warrior 2
Extended Side Angle (arm on inside of ankle)
Warrior 1
Chair Pose w/chair for mental memory
Half forward fold w/chair
Full forward fold w/chair
Full forward fold grab elbows w/chair
Bridge pose w/block
Savasana
Week 4 – Seated & Forward Bending Poses
Easy Pose
Cobblers Pose
Table Top, Opposing arm and leg
Figure Four Stretch
Ardha Halasana (lying down with legs vertical, core engaged)
Hamstring Strecth w/strap
Full forward fold (hands down, head down)
Pyramid pose
Dandasana w/head supported and reaching w/belt towards feet
Savasana
Week 5 – Backbending Poses
Fish Pose – Matsya (fish) and Asana (pose), representing a deep chest and heart opener that resembles a fish floating in water
Lying on top of a bolster
Using two blocks
Belt exercise for the upper back
Urdhva Hastasana (Arms Lifted Pose), Clasp Hands
Triangle
Warrior 2
Warrior 1
Wall Sit, Chair Pose (against the wall) w/slant board
Downward-facing dog (w/belt)
Savasana
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