Backbends for Beginners-Iyengar Yoga

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

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[@svisves]

In the age of clickbaits and 30 second teasers, it is a rarity to see such high quality instructions/lessons being shared unconditionally. BKS will be proud!!

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

🙏🏻 much appreciate your comments for all my teachers. Thank you for taking time to practice. 🌟

[@lolapapa5297]

Exactly fellow practicioner !! I am so humbled by these woman.. Great being.. Brilliant teacher.. Sooooo generous.. No words

[@lolapapa5297]

Indeed..precious teacher this woman

[@videoscaxis]

Muchissimas gracias He aprendido muchas cosas con este video Namaste

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Hi Livia, pleased this class has helped your understand. So important for the entire body. 🧡🙏🏻

[@lolapapa5297]

First time in my 18 yrs practice I experience backbends as blessing and not an obstacle if have to overcome Today is the 3 day I practice this video and the kinesthetic ability the body brain develop is more so deep than I cannot express it yet Thank you Cathy You make me better than I was yesterday Much love Athens Greece 💜

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Dearest Lola, your message is filled with sweetness and love. So pleased you are finding fulfillment, nourishment and light in your practice. Thanks for your note. Blessings. ❤️❤️

[@davidng6250]

A view to another version of back bends. The process of in-print is so crucial to understanding the body response. I am forever grateful.

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Hi David, each practice serves to create that imprint for the body and the mind. Sometimes the mind needs it more than the body but they alternate depending on our condition. Well done!

[@lolapapa5297]

So yummy practice! Awereness and space expand!! Love you Kathy❤

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Thanks dear Lola, nice to hear from you. ♥️🙏🏻

[@muladara7]

wonderfull therapeutic practice , gracias ,desde bs as Argentina

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Hi Silvia, lovely to know you felt the benefits. All my best. 🙏🏻❤️

[@felisagarciasanchez7216]

Muchas gracias por compartir tus enseñanzas. Mñnamaste!

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Thank you for practicing with me ! ❤❤🙏

[@JuanSilva-ic9in]

Very good teacher Desa i leaning yoga 🧘‍♀️ iyengar and London thanks namaste 🙏

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Dear Juan, lovely to have you join me. Thanks for your comments from London! :) Namaste

[@sidneymoises343]

thank you very much - that was the ustrasana I was lookinh for

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Fantastic, such an opening of the chest, heart and mind. Have a great day. ❤️❤️ 🙏🏻

[@2622Valerie1]

Thank YOU for this practice, Namaste

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Dear Valerie, Glad you enjoyed the practice. Namaste, XXX

[@melissaproietti4253]

Omg 😳😳😳😳 he was my teacher!!!!! Juan Carlos is freaking amazing 😍 i can't believe it. I find out your videos and seeing him omg my heart explodes. So good!!! If you see him say hi from Melissa.

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Hi Melissa, Wonderful!! I was just sitting with Juan Carlos and showed him your note! He was so excited to hear from you, and sends his love xxxx. There are several classes with Juan Carlos, The latest being in Spanish. Check it out. All our best. Namaste, Kathy & JC

[@jussarajacintho1324]

Great class!!! I've been practicing for 2 years now ans I've improved a lot. I've got back problems such as herniated discs, grade 1 anterolisthesis L4 over L5 and stenosis, but I feel quite better now I 've committed to practice and losing weight. I need to improve my backbends a lot and I also feel my hips need streghen up, as well. So, I would like some guidance towards asanas or classes that will spscifically good for me. Thanks from Brazil.

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Hi Jussara, I know you have been practicing for some time with me. I know you practiced with the foundation course. Build from the ground up. The 30-day Posture and Alignment also helps to connect the understanding in the body. Understanding the posture and your body will help you become more sensitive in the postures. How to make space while elongating. You need this intellectual understanding to practice. More standing posture for the strength in the hips. The forward bends will also help to prepare for backbending. Losing weight is a good direction and you will have less weight on the joints. Continuous practice in the correct was will be the best way to progress. Congratulations on your determination. All the best. Kathy ♥️🙏🏻

[@SourSoul]

Thank you for the wonderful teaching! Its so helpful. 🙏🙏🙏

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Soursoul, tell me how you came by your name. :) Happy you are learning. Study is an important part of our practice. All the best, Namaste ❤️

[@umamoon5585]

excelent teacher

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

🙏🏻❤️🌺 thanks for joining my class Uma.

[@lolapapa5297]

Plus with the props my practice is gaining a clear direction They are the light in the highway of all these kind of yoga outthere I don't want to down grade my previous choice of yoga style ashtanga teach my decipline for sure But at the end all this hardness of power was empty of death This is my experience NOW I feel like Pacman but iam not strolling around making just my best to survive my everyday practice NOW Paxman is eating juicy fruits and especially papaya and mangos Props and your adjustments are my papayas and mangos🙂😉🙃

[@siddikakabir536]

Mam Fantastic new excess Both give throwing . But Possible not onely one man & women. Nicely i am happy nes following mind it. Thank you so much. I love. 😃😃❣️❣️

[@asamitam1605]

Thank you for the upload. Appreciate the clear demonstration.

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Thanks for joining us

[@lichuanhsu7193]

Wonderful class! Thank you very much!

[@lichuanhsu7193]

Thank you very much!

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Thank you very much :-)

[@sorayaamod2852]

Great teacher Thanks

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Thank you for joining us!

[@dewimarlini16]

So clear n nice teaching 😍

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it :-)

[@alexeymakarenko1736]

Dear Kathy, thank you very much for such a detailed lesson! I still do have some questions: 1) Are there any other compensation for people who cannot do halasana because of age? What can you advise them? 2) What is your opinion about passive backbends including yoga blocks?

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Dear Alexey, 1. Regarding the age, is it the age or mobility or both? There are other inversions that can be done but would be helpful to know your condition. I can recommend the best poses to be done and props to be used. Are you a regular practitioner or new to your practice? 2. Depending on one’s condition the blocks can be a big support to do a pose, hold a pose longer or targeting a particular area. If you are asking about backbendings, they are great to get the needed lift to stay and absorb the benefits. There are many variations, usages and modifications. Let me know more, thanks for joining.

[@giselitomazelli9370]

RC

[@varalaxmiyogachanel2677]

Thanks

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Namaste, XX

[@juliem.b.v1596]

As a solo practitioner, how am I supposed to pull on straps?!

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Dear Julie, a really good question, thank you for asking. Many time while trying to convey a direction or particular action I demonstrate with a prop. Here I have used the strap to show the directions of the shoulder girdle and also the shift of weight to the legs to lengthen the trunk creating lightness in the shoulders. This will activate the legs and bring balance. I appreciate your working on your own, so this is where we get creative. For the strap on the thighs you can take around a open door looped around the door handles. In this way you step into the strap into downward dog. For the shoulders in downward dog a partner or friend can help. But if not possible you can still put the strap on like I have shown in Tadasana (standing upright) in this way you can get the sense of direction for the shoulders and shoulder blades which is important for standing and sitting in daily life. The idea here is to gain understanding and clarity through an imprint of the impression you feel. Experiment and see how you can adjust and modify to help get that traction. If you have two belts, attach them together, making the belt longer. By placing one end under the heels while the shoulder jacket is pulled down you can observe the correct direction. Wall ropes are also useful, check out the Wall Ropes Class. Hope you have a better understanding of different ways to practice. 🙏🏻

[@juliem.b.v1596]

​@@DesaYogiIyengarYoga Thanks for your response. As a long term Iyengar student, I understood what to do while practicing alone, but if I had no previous understanding of props, I would have been lost. Your classes are great and I appreciate the thoughtful sequencing, but in this class, I think it would have been great to show the student how to rope-up alone. Thank you again. You and Cat de Rham have carried me through the pandemic and beyond.

[@catinarezi]

I was going to ask that. Maybe I could use the ropes for the legs and pull the strap while going on a “handless” downward facing dog? Than ads the hands later?

[@kajalmangukia]

Dear Kathy, thank you so much 🙏🙇‍♀️ for this video 🙏 It was really like a one to one session 🙇‍♀️ Please convey special thanks to Carlos as well🙏.....God bless you 🙏🙇‍♀️

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Thank you. I will do that for sure 😘

[@felisagarciasanchez7216]

Muchas gracias, Maestra

[@felisagarciasanchez7216]

Muchas graciad!!!

[@kajalmangukia]

Can you please make a video on headstand for beginners? That would be very helpful 🙏😘 Thank you so much in advance 🙏🙇‍♀️😘

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Kajal, thank you for joining us. So good to hear you are finding the teaching valuable. I do plan to do a sirsasana practice. I am cautious as one must be practicing Salamba Sarvangasana- shoulder-stand and standing poses to develop the understanding of the actions, direction and strength to keep one safe. Having said that please practice and have patience until it’s presented, it will come soon. Please tell me about your practice. 🙏🏻

[@svitlanapozdnjakova6730]

🙏💐👏

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Svitlana enjoy the practice!

[@leehejung7152]

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[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Thank you for joining :-)

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

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[@madhuvijayasingh]

Can anybody asanas for senior people....65+?......or are we doomed?

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Vijaya, good morning. Please tell me your body condition so I can address your body at present. Everyone is a bit different so helpful to know more. Which asana are you unable to do? Please share what you can. 🙏🏻

[@CS-xo1of]

@@DesaYogiIyengarYoga I have a hard time with hand or headstands. I am 82.

[@TERRA8581]

With all respect, I think it might be time to retire the phrase “so let’s get started“. You’ve already got my attention and I’m ready to go.🙏🏽

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Hi Diane, haha, thanks for your honest comment. Let’s see what I come up with! 🙏🏻