I go for this variation of Sirsasana with the Simhasana bench to stabilize my upper back and shoulders, which I find gives me more access to back bends and forward folds. - Kara Thorsen, Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher
The practice of Paschimottanasana with the Simhasana bench provides a resistance in the legs and gives me something to pull against, which facilitates a full spinal extension. – Kara Thorsen, Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher
What is your name and where do you study Iyengar Yoga? My name is Shelly Smith. I study Iyengar Yoga at Calgary Iyengar Yoga. How long have you been practicing Iyengar yoga? I have practised Iyengar yoga for 2…
I chose this variation of Adho Mukha Svanasana using blocks to raise my heels and help lift my hips. I feel it opens up the backs of my legs and also provides me with a sense of grounding. Then, because…
It’s often difficult to keep the base of the index finger and thumb down in Adho Mukha Svanasana. When I use the chair in this fashion, placing the chair legs between the first and second fingers, I find the…
I find that using the chair this way for Adho Mukha Svanasana gives me maximum extension on my back body AND a wonderful Mula Bandha. I hit my heels strongly out against the chair legs, lift my legs up…
Below, please find a letter from Prashant & Abhijata Iyengar. --------- Dear National Iyengar Yoga Associations: Several of you have asked questions about the status of Manouso Manos. Earlier this year, the U.S. completed an investigation that concluded that Mr…