A most southerly Salamba Sirsasana
Asana in nature! Didi Hall of Toronto ON went to the bottom of the world do Salamba Sirsasana at the South Pole. Didi tells us... The red jacket supported my head so I wouldn’t sink, but there is a head…
Salamba Sirsasana by the Northumberland Strait
Asana in nature! Barbara Young of Ottawa ON found some gorgeous rocks by the Northumberland Strait to do Salamba Sirsasana.
Salamba Sirsasana in the Grand Canyon
Asana in nature! Allani Delis of Burley, Idaho found a beautiful spot in the Grand Canyon to do Salamba Sirsasana.
Rope Sirsasana
I love traction action by surrendering to gravity. I often do rope Sirsasana after an intense backbending session. I also do it as preparation for Pranayama... I love the way it gives access to ‘Uddiyana mannerisms’ in the abdomen. –…
Sirsasana using two benches
I like this variation of Sirsasana because the setup supports my shoulders rather than putting weight on my neck. The effect of gravity also helps to release any tension around my neck. - Drew Perry, Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher…
A yogic poet? A poetic yogi? Presenting Jane Munro…
Jane Munro is an award-winning Canadian poet and dedicated yogi. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, and practises Iyengar yoga at The Yoga Space. In 2014, she found herself in Pune, India at the Iyengar Institute having her Sirsasana 'renovated'…
Student Spotlight: Joanna Caplan
What is your name and where do you study Iyengar Yoga? My name is Joanna Caplan and I study Iyengar Yoga in Toronto at Studio Po! How long have you been practicing Iyengar yoga? I have been practicing…
Sirsasana with a Simhasana Bench
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