30 minutes practice of Iyengar Yoga for beginners to intermediates

30 minutes practice of Iyengar Yoga for beginners to intermediates.
A video project done for the book 'Zu den Quellen des Yoga' (Random House: www.randomhouse.de/Buch/Zu-den.... Also available on www.yoga.in/videos. The Iyengar-Sequence is based on the book »Yoga in Action for Beginners« by Geeta S. Iyengar, adapted and realised under the guidance of Usha Devi from Omkarananda Ashram in Rishikesh www.omkarananda-ashram.org/
Thanks to Markus Weniger for doing the Iyengar sequence with so much precision and passion and to Maria Jaksic for your assistance in the sequence. More on both at: www.iyengaryogaserbia.rs/

[@heatherbarnes1016]

I've been doing this for over 3 years now. It is such a comprehensive session. So precise and well taught. the day always follows so well...

[@peopledotorg]

This is the biggest compliment for Usha Devi (the instructor) and Markus (as the model) and us (as we produced this). Thank you and indeed, I personally love this session too:-)

[@gesaengel2572]

I exercise a lot and I love this class. Helps me with stretching and staying flexible, also a great shoulder and neck workout. Even my husband who never did Yoga before does this class with me. Thank you, Markus!

[@danielaf.gheorghe89]

It was great, I practiced in Bangalore and in UK now I have no access to a great yoga class. So doing it at home, but felt really engaged. Loved the traffic noise, indeed authentic. I miss being in India. Thanks Usha Devi and Markus.

[@peopledotorg]

In Bangalore with Prashant? Usha Devi is such a great teacher - and Markus a great student. Thanks for your feedback! (Happy you do not complain about the background noise, love it too:-)

[@markdonovan1540]

This is classic Iyenger Yoga practice, doing basic asanas correctly is not as easy as it looks (depending on one's condition and flexibility of course). Many people might need to build up to this, perhaps using a partner for help and some accessories like a belt and rolled up towel.

[@yogadotin]

Thank you, we absolutely agree. We do recommend to start with an Iyengar Yoga teacher, we do not recommend to learn by online videos. We would like to just enable a first impression on the style of Iyengar Yoga.

[@EveryDayMoneyManagement]

this is so great - are I am, wee cottage, pouring rain, and I get to follow this. did 11 minutes, leaving for a walk because said rain stopped but coming back to - wonderful, I do love Iyengar yoga. Amazing how simple and yet so hard.

[@luisp8801]

As someone who just moved to Scotland, this comment made me smile :)

[@nairrosasantos662]

Boa tarde! Amei sua aula muita integração! Quero aprofundar na iyenga yoga. Você explica muito bem com amor ❤😘

[@gailhawking4648]

Enjoyed your class as well as the traffic noise, it made me feel as if I was in India, which I am hoping to achieve within the next twelve months. Please don't change it felt authentic.

[@blueyzzzzzzz]

I loved the sounds of the city as well!

[@loullarodis1577]

Gail hawking

[@MrDuymelinck]

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[@SHMP1008]

@Isabella Dove how to join omkarnanda ashram at rishikesha ty

[@audreyreader2574]

Markus is wonderful!!! I wish he was my permanent teacher.

[@AgentOrange731]

Thoroughly enjoyed that, wonderful thank you so much for posting this

[@moileonard7603]

Thank you very much for your class. Namaste.

[@Theo_basilea]

I just started with Iyengar Yoga. This video is superb!

[@SuperRopot]

Loved the class especially the street noise.

[@Marybellebrown1]

So pleased to have found this video. Thank you

[@rva]

this was amazing to watch. thank you

[@akshaykachchhiinfinitelear811]

This should be done instead of watching

[@vtvdk]

@@akshaykachchhiinfinitelear811 🤣 thanks dad, enlightening

[@amyjanssens211]

Just what I needed today. Fantastic class. My Iyengar teacher goes to India to practice every year and I felt like I was in class with her. Namaste

[@YelenaIzKislovodska]

i wonder if your iyengar experiences are all similar to what was taught in this class?

[@ithildiess9048]

26:00, 28:27(except not with straight legs),30:48 All these twisting motions REALLY help with my lower back pain issues. just sitting straight with legs extended is extremely painful for me but these twisting exercises gave me almost immediate relief. First time i tried this i was so happy because my lower back pain issues was going out of control. It's just to remember how to do them correctly without injury. Also doesn't help much that my Hamstrings and hips are totally fucked up :P im extremely stiff. from straineous overwork constant lifting heavy. and sitting long hours at home on a computer chair. Please share more exercises that help for lower back pain! As mild and beginner friendly as possible would be much appreciated as Keeping legs straight exercises hurt me a lot its often not an option.

[@aartivedi7142]

Only it was too slowww

[@rva]

no mat?

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Even though it's from 5 yrs ago I still really enjoyed this video. Thanks for posting!

[@peopledotorg]

Agree, timesless!

[@rashmidadde1004]

It’s a different experience , watching old Mumbai 👌👌

[@thomasshriver2959]

I would just like to thank the producers and instructors for this video. After leaving the military I was plagued with a lot of pain and this session had done a lot in relieving that pain and strengthening my body in such a healthy way. I always feel whole afterwards. Thank you for helping me.

[@peopledotorg]

Thank you for your feedback. This is why we do such videos, you are most welcome. And of course, B.K.S. Iyengar was one of the great Indian masters.

[@floolf8]

Merci beaucoup, précieuse précision lors de l'exécution

[@viajedeluna6513]

Thank you so much. It is always great to listen to Usha’s clear direction. What a luxury this is. Takes me back to Omkarananda at Ramjoola.

[@peopledotorg]

Same for me: Best to listen to in these times!

[@donnavorce8856]

Looks easy doesn't it? Be careful. This is a strenuous series. A wonderful series. Thank you for posting!

[@michellechambers7920]

Excellent instruction. Helped lead me into very proper alignment for all poses. Thank you!

[@peopledotorg]

All, lineage, teacher (Usha Devi) and student (Markus) are excellent :-)

[@safronsue]

Thank you.

[@lkarlton5613]

This is AMAZING! Thank you 🙏🏽

[@mayastrauss6313]

WONDERFUL Markus , Namaste best regards friend :)

[@christinechin6369]

taichi

[@jancholwill4420]

Fabulous yoga during #lockdown in South Africa. Thank you very much!

[@peopledotorg]

It is a wonderful video, with a wonderful teacher and a great student!

[@luzgallegos6779]

I love Iyengar yoga 🙏🏽👌🏽👍🏽

[@EG444]

Excellent mixed session; ideal for when there isn't much time. Thank you.

[@peopledotorg]

Mainly based on Geeta S. Iyengar's book.

[@ankitajha]

This was wonderful. Thank you

[@Jynxapathy]

Tis was a well done video. Thank you for sharing this with all of us.

[@nazanin.he12]

Hi, thank you for the wonderful video. Could you please send other lessons or share the other videos?

Mis felicitaciones con el canal.

[@peopledotorg]

¡Muchas gracias!

[@AngelsAckiz]

I am recovering from an arm ligament injury and have been unable to practice yoga for 7 months. Found your video and thought it was absolutely perfect for my needs! Wonderful for working on my posture. Regarding traffic noise - cannot be avoided, due to your location, which is obvious. But I am glad for the video regardless, so thank you for taking the time to produce it! I shall aim to practice this at least 3 times weekly. Namaste

[@christinechin6369]

tm Apart of baby .

[@seemasardana5564]

Angela Howan

[@davidng6250]

Direct, clear and informative. I wonder if we can do that in a bare floor. Canada is very cold

[@ClareOConnellCello]

beautiful class , thank you

[@jcram6453]

great sequence for some basic positions. love Iyengar Yoga.

[@peopledotorg]

Me too, it is a one of the great Indian practices.

[@bartiradeoliveira8545]

Thank you so much

[@didine83]

Très bonne séance super tipique de l'inde mieux que la technique française merci pour votre séance bones continuation 😊🙏

[@jellyrock]

thank you. I've used this video dozens of times and I always learn something new

[@peopledotorg]

Thank you!

[@blueyzzzzzzz]

Thank you wonderful!!!

[@LouiseHifly]

Now I am in isolation from Covid-19 I will be doing this class every day. I LOVE the street noise in the back ground and find the teachers voice very calming. Is there a follow on?

[@peopledotorg]

Unfortunately not. But more than that on Video is maybe also not what can be recommended. Light on Yoga as THE book by B.K.S. Iyengar might be the best follow up at these times and as soon as the world comes back to normal please visit an Iyengar teacher close to where you live.

[@teslakanal]

Intetesting. I am sure when and how to breathe correctly. Sometimes you say exhale, but how to breathe in the mean time?

[@skywalker113.]

Oh this is in Rishi! ..going back there next week for Iyengar course...can't wait🥰

[@peopledotorg]

...and this one is the best in Rishikesh!

[@marybano]

Thank you for this video ,great help with the wonderful demonstration and complete guidance,wish there were more videos like this on the web to practice Iyengar yoga at home in the pandemic time.🙏🏻💎💙

[@peopledotorg]

We have only produced one video for Iyengar and we have no recommendation on other videos.

[@marialancharro.4312]

thank you too much!!!

[@emmapotvin1918]

Hello! That video is amazing! I love to feel like I am in India too. I do it over and over and always enjoy the work so much. Would it be possible for you to do more? It would be so amazing! Thank you again and for Iyengar 🙏🏻

[@peopledotorg]

Unfortunately we will not be able to produce more and BKS or any other Iyengar Yoga teacher does not want us to produce more:-) : Iyengar Yoga needs your human teacher close to you, a real teacher. Thanks for your compliments, they go to Usha Devi (teacher) as well as Markus Weniger (student and teacher).

[@vfan.9]

Thank you 🌈🌈🌈

[@soheilaheidari824]

Thank you. Today i missed my yoga online class. i was sad then accidentally found this video. enjoyed a lot. Thank you for sharing.

[@peopledotorg]

....yes, love this class too!

[@pentagatlasumadevi5094]

excellent

[@donnavorce8856]

One of three go-to yoga classes for me. I enjoy your class. Thank you. Hope you are doing well these days.

[@scricciolob8705]

I really enjoyed the class too. What are the other two that you do? I'd be interested to know? thanks :)

[@sandilkumar2888]

I like iyangar puliyogare

[@helenhesp8257]

The best Iyengar yoga in Los Angeles, Garth McLean

[@cruachan463]

Excelente!!! Una pena que no sea en castellano. Saludos desde Buenos Aires!

[@EG444]

I also meant to say it was good to hear the sounds of India given we couldn't go because of the pandemic.

[@humblebee8443]

Excellent class. Perfect length too when I am pressed for time. 💛 Namaskar

[@peopledotorg]

....and with a special India feeling 💛.

[@bobbyjett7047]

This was great! It was my first try at lyengar.

[@peopledotorg]

Great, hope you continue. Iyengar Yoga is something for your entire life, for any condition and you will find it all around our nice little planet!

[@PramodMahadik-ld7bl]

Best best best class's please make more video you are inspire me

[@aviralshiva]

Nice video I love guruji

[@akshaydwivedi8848]

Nice🙏

[@The-warm-up]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@peopledotorg]

You are most welcome!

[@PDJMDS]

I've practiced in that exact spot. So want to go back! Soooooon!!

[@peopledotorg]

You have been at the exactly right spot for Iyengar Yoga!

[@swan7269]

where is it?😋

[@peopledotorg]

@@swan7269 In the Omkarananda Ashram in Rishikesh, with Usha Devi.

[@amitpanwar2064]

Usha mam voice😍

[@peopledotorg]

Yes, correct!

[@bandanastitching2892]

Best

[@brendadiaz4904]

beautiful

[@michellewinston9586]

OH is that Usha in Rishikesh giving the verbal instruction?

[@yogadotin]

Correct, it is the wonderful Usha Devi leading this class.

[@ronenlevi1460]

thank you so much for this session, I keep doing it again and again for years now, couldn't find any session that comes close. Are there more online sessions by Usha Devi somewhere?

[@perrycomeau2627]

Breathing is important as I'm in the particular pose and moving between the beginning of the standing asana toward the dead man pose for contemplative meditation.

[@praveenkumarreddy3585]

Thanq sir

[@naimakhaldoun7310]

Super super thank you you

[@peopledotorg]

Super

[@skyyogafitness9162]

great

[@MINHAJULMUSTAQEEM]

Hi there, i want to embed your video on my blog, kindly give me permission to add your youtube link into my blog, thanks in advance

[@jordangould1541]

Is it ok to watch this video and repeat everyday? Or do you need to practice different asanas on a daily basis?

[@sidhyogidr.vidyanandarya4289]

ॐ Jordkan Gould

[@gastonguercio4870]

better to vary asanas!!

[@bepsimehta1971]

Good comprehensive class but the background noise was disturbing!

[@peopledotorg]

Some like even the background noise :-)

[@sunnysparkle2456]

Is there any asanas for kidney problems

[@dreamfitnesspoweryoga4137]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@jexerofila1966]

Hello do you have more Iyengar videos for beginners i Would like to practice every day at home Thanks a lot :)

[@peopledotorg]

Sorry, we only have this single video on Iyengar Yoga. And every Iyengar Yoga teacher would also strongly recommend to learn not too much with videos and search for your Iyengar Yoga teacher. All the best.

[@OlegKunchog]

Это Маркус?

[@cecilbarb4965]

How can you relax with the street noise?

[@user-ve4rj6ik2v]

Where did you see yoga here?

[@tjmorton11]

Great video...but can you have a video tech take out all the background noise? Hard to concentrate and relax with all the horns from the street! :)

[@luisajsalazar9296]

I love this video, the instructions are very clear & precise. I wish the class was an hour & a half for intermediate and more advanced students. I watch it regularly for my Yoga teaching class for beginners. Thanks so much for sharing the BKS Iyengar method of Yoga teaching, he is my guru. NAMASTE

[@brahamamina1308]

Its long time

[@annarobertson8665]

Does anyone know of any other online classes like this?

[@peopledotorg]

There are different other classes from yoga.in for different styles, e.g. Sivananda Yoga. For Iyengar Yoga I do not know....

[@jahn5742]

Love it, just as the book! Please reprint the first one!

[@peopledotorg]

We would love to - and it is a real thought. My life is now around 2 small kids in Germany (so I am not in India anymore) and we do search for someone to take all this forward in an honest and engaged way!

[@jahn5742]

@@peopledotorg that sounds great, many thanks for letting me know! If I can support that effort, let me know.

[@peopledotorg]

@@jahn5742 Thank you. We ideally find someone with love, respect, dedication and knowledge with regard to the topic 'Yoga in India' - if you know such person/entity please let me know. You can contact me on FB or via our contact page on yoga.in. Thank you for your offer to help. In Yoga, Otto

[@lesleyallen2199]

really good thank you

[@Fannylafan]

I can't get into it? is this normal? I find it very frustrating... I'm trying here

[@vsmadkaikar]

Don't try... It's a gradual process...Don't Compete with others or urself..Patience is the name of the game..

[@m0ndes]

enjoy the ride and results will find you

[@SunriseRabbit]

Hi Fanny. It has been 10 months and maybe you have resolved yourself. However, I would add that finding a teacher is the key. It is necessary to be observed by a teacher for the sake of growth and purity. There will always be a tendency to not truly see yourself (even with a mirror!). Learning yoga with a video is a shadow of the Teaching. With that said, I adored hearing Usha Devi!

[@shrilakshmi4238]

Any other yoga videos like this with usha madam?

[@peopledotorg]

I doubt: No!

[@shrilakshmi4238]

Harald Otto Stricker oh .... no.... 😔very clear instructions and could correct ourselves and see the difference in the way I felt after doing the asanas.

[@peopledotorg]

@@shrilakshmi4238 It is very recommendable to go to an Iyengar Yoga teacher (most of them are excellent as it is a very long and dedicated education) and have a real class there, as soon as this is possible.

[@shrilakshmi4238]

Harald Otto Stricker sure. Once this covid situation calms down

[@indusharma6533]

I am 61 years , is it right for me to do the Iyengar yoga. Please guide me

[@peopledotorg]

Yes, Iyengar is for all age groups. A correct posture is essential and so the risk to get hurt here is minimal, I can recommend Iyengar Yoga for especially older people. But of course a video is not the right way to do so, it just gives a glimpse of what a teacher can show you.

[@theother9941]

the street noises in the background made me really yearn to visit India again :(

[@rajeshjamdar8867]

concentrate on the Gift not the wrapper.

[@rajeshjamdar8867]

@@cop67 may be you are Right

[@SHMP1008]

Welcome to India dear

[@MultiGelin]

subtitules please!

[@pav70los]

4:39 push the button

[@alexeigornov9891]

Where is yoga mat??😁

[@zrinklaz]

😁😁😁

[@krishnaoza599]

Can anybody help me with aasan names in sequence please

[@peopledotorg]

Anyone from the Iyengar world will be able to help, or you might buy Yogacharyas B.K.S. Iyengars book 'Light on Yoga'.

[@user-mh8rn5br7r]

What different between iyengar and ashtanga?

[@vandamme3911]

Iyengar is slower.

[@sarahphelps3925]

City noise was very invasive towards the end but otherwise very enjoyable.

[@milk808]

Good stuff, but we have a difference of opinion to what defines "beginner'. Plenty of positions that I could not get in and if I didn't know to use props I would not have been able to get in them.

[@peopledotorg]

Yes, true, it is more for beginners to intermediates. And whenever someone has difficulties they should please leave out the posture and go to a certified Iyengar teacher. Thanks for your comment! And it is not recommendable to learn on the base of a video, it might give a first impression.

[@naomiorellana2417]

namasté :)

[@debco9446]

One leg Tree, very difficult