History of Props – bricks and blocks
For me, prop is not only for the Asana. It should contribute to the position of the body which in turn can let the mind be calm and state of 'Chitta Vṛtti Nirodhaḥ' be experienced. Body is my first prop. …
History of Props – rods and poles
For me, prop is not only for the Asana. It should contribute to the position of the body which in turn can let the mind be calm and state of 'Chitta Vṛtti Nirodhaḥ' be experienced. Body is my first prop. …
Dwi Pada Viparita Dandasana at home
No props? No problem! Use what you've got around the house! Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher Miri Rivlin, of Palo Alto CA, gets creative around the house to do different versions of Dwi Pada Viparita Dandasana. She even has one…
Obsolete furniture turned yoga prop
No props? No problem! Turn that old stereo and TV stand into a Setu Bandha Sarvangasana bench! That's what Marilyn Shepherd of Colwood BC did. And, more props at home... Check out the travel neck pillow that Marilyn is…
Viparita Dandasana at home
No props? No problem! Use what you've got around the house - even your bed! This is one of my favourite ways to enjoy a supported backbend. I love how doing Viparita Dandasana this way relieves tension in my upper…
Janu Sirsasana at home
No props? No problem! Deanna Oliphant of Calgary, Alberta puts some common household items into service for her yoga practice.
Matsyasana with a chair
I like to do Matsyasana with the support of the chair back. It allows me to open up my chest while maintaining the integrity of my Padmasana. - Didi Hall, Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher
No props? No problem!
Jacqueline Dumas of Rimouski, Québec doesn't let a lack of traditional yoga props get in the way of her practice. In the photos below, she shows creativity and ingenuity in incorporating into her practice several objects that we probably all…
Home practice – finding props at home
What props do you have in your house? You'd be surprised how many you can find. In this video, Deanna Oliphant at Calgary Iyengar Yoga shows us many common items that you already have in your life that…
Goraksasana using ropes
I like to practise this supported variation of Goraksasana. Reaching up the ropes helps me to sustain lift in my torso, and the wall gives me a reference for plugging in at the midline of my buttocks. - Niren Pandya,…