Iyengar Yoga--Deep Into The Core--Intermediate Level

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In this class, we go a bit deeper to our core.
If you are on your cycle avoid this practice for the time being. Likewise, if you are new to yoga go slowly and keep your back protected not causing strain until you build up your practice with lots of standing postures, forward bending, and twists. If you are experiencing low back issues wait a bit then when feeling more stable definitely address your core.
Our arms and legs, the organs of action, as we call them, are vital in keeping our core connected, strong, activated, and lengthened. Here we will activate in a safe and progressive way using the arms and legs to isolate this area. Today I focus primarily on postures that will turn the focus to the core up a notch. Additionally, feel free to add a second class (from my posted videos) either before or after this class, including standing poses or seated twists, and if time allows, add inversions. You can find those classes on the functional playlist.
Subtitles added, Timestamps below.
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timestamps
00:00 - Intro
01:03 - Abdominal muscle stretch in Urdhva Prasarita Padasana ( Upward Extended Feet Pose )
08:36 - Pawanmuktasana ( Gas Release Pose )
09:02 - Dandasana ( Staff Pose )
09:22 - Dandasana, Halasana, and Paschimottanasana Flow ( Staff Pose, Plow Pose, and Seated Forward Bend Flow )
11:36 - Supta Paschimottanasana ( Reclining Seated Forward Bend )
13:52 - Malasana ( Squat Pose )
14:51 - Navasana ( Boat Pose )
18:46 - Parsva Urdhva Prasarita Padasana ( Twisted Upward Extended Feet Pose )
22:06 - Marichiyasana ( Sage Twist Pose )
28:16 - Supported Parsvottanasana ( Pyramid Pose )
30:29 - Ardha Adho Mukha Svanasana ( Half Downward Dog )
30:53 - Savasana ( Corpse Pose )

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

If you want to practice Iyengar Yoga in a systematic way at your own pace, you can check out my online programs here 👉🏽 desayogi.podia.com/

[@ch3and]

I am so delighted to have come across your channel, for me on my journey into Iyengar and for my mom - I think there are beginner videos she will find very helpful for her back. Thank you Kathy!

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Hi Chand, excellent to hear. Enjoy sharing with your mom! How beautiful. 🙏🏻❤️

[@SB-iz8sz]

Thank you. That was great❤

[@tarakartha4186]

Ive been following your channel for ages, thank you so much Kathy !

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Hi Tara, thanks for your continued practice. 🌟🌈♥️🙏🏻

[@yolandagarcia-sd8uz]

Thank you Kathy, so beautiful, energizing and a more challenging practice, I did it with limits, but I will try again and again !

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Welcome back Yolanda! We always must be observant of our body condition and adjust accordingly. This is a path we must all walk individually, so know thyself and enjoy the journey! Namaste

[@laurencescott83]

Thanks Kathy As always your clear explicit instructions helped me to get the most out of the practice. So glad I found you and your programs. It means I can maintain a quality practice wherever I am on the road. Soon that'll be Madagascar. Wonder if the lemurs will be interested to join me .

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Hi Scott, beautiful! Yes, and many postures are taken from nature, plants, animals, to name a few. I am sure your energy will connect with theirs. Enjoy and safe travels my friend.

[@HenrietCohen]

,Hello Kathy, I am a Iyengar Yoga student and teacher for many years. I find more and more as I age (76) I need these abdominal poses to support my back . I adapted the poses and found the flow light and inviting. Thank you for the simplicity and so helpful instructions.

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Hi Henriet, Thanks for joining me and love your comment. As we age we must adjust our practice to what's best for our condition. Glad you felt the class was beneficial. All the best. Namaste, Kathy

[@ishapeu]

Desa, Thank you for sharing this class. It is a wonderful practice and you do a great job explaining.

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Dear Jodie, thanks for your note! All my best. 🙏🏻

[@suefleming222]

Ya, it was a strong session

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Yes, do your best according to your body condition. One step at a time build stamina, resilience and core connection.

[@rebeccajensen560]

Dear Kathy, what a wonderful work. You have simply found out and understand the essence of passing on all the knowledge you have accumulated for years through hard working. Thank you so very much 🫶🏼

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Hi Rebecca, I am pleased as this was has been my dream and intenson for years. Appreciate your note and thanks for joining me. Namaste

[@chandersharma3784]

Love your youtube vedios and Thankyou!!!

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Hi Chander, your so welcome. Thanks for practicing with me! Namaste

[@brasilidade61]

Que maravilha! 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

All my best, Namaste

[@veronicalunaflores6975]

Thank you so much for this class. It was amazing!!

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Hi Veronica, Nice to meet you and have you practice with me. Enjoy my others classes! Kathy

[@almalouw7007]

Hi Kathy, im still doing yoga with you, although i dont always comment. Thank you for your beautiful classes and how you help us. Namaste 💕

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Hi Alma, no worries thanks for your comment here. Nice to know the classes are still resonating and make a difference. And of course it's always good to hear from you. Namaste

[@JuanSilva-ic9in]

Súper desa thanks 🙏

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Namaste, ❤️❤️

[@pollyscheinwald2940]

thank you so much for this class, my only problematic is to come right into Malasana inbalance...so hard, jeje....Namaste 🥰

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Dear Polly over time we take new territory, little by little. Be compassionate with yourself and create challenges at the same time. Yeah!! Namaste, XXX

[@magicworldbyjorg]

,a cool video keep up the great content.. Thank you…

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Hi Jorg, nice to see you continuing to practice. Thanks. Namaste

[@magicworldbyjorg]

@@DesaYogiIyengarYoga Thank you very mutch... have a nice day.... see you….

[@ivonequerl6230]

Thank you sp much.

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Your very welcome, thanks for your note and taking the time to practice.

[@almalouw7007]

Hi Kathy, really enjoyed todays class, it was challenging for me, and again i admire your flexibility. Beautiful how you work. Thank you so much. Namaste 💕

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Hi Alma, Challenges are there to teach and inspire to be our best self. Enjoy coming back to it. Namaste

[@kalpamsaxena]

Your instructions and the method is subtle and full of patience !! 👍✨ Can you please take a session on Paschimottanasana ?? It's the basic Asana and the most difficult to achieve the perfect form

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Hi Kalpana, thanks for the suggestion. Well noted! And you are correct, patience and a good well rounded practice. When I began so many years ago this pose was near impossible starting from dandasana. Day by day our practice gives us what is needed. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@kajalmangukia]

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[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

KAJAL XXX

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[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Hi Lovely xxxx

[@smessaertmarie-the8771]

Merci. pour vos séances de yoga Iyengar! Est-il possible d'avoir la traduction en français? Merci d'avance! ;) Marie-T

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Chère Marie, je vais examiner cela. Je te souhaite tout le meilleur. 🙏🏻♥️

[@tarakartha4186]

Hope this is ok for people with a cervical problem? Also in the final shavasana I always find my neck/lower back is constricted despite the bolster. Would really appreciate your advice on this.

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Hi Tara, depending on your problem all must be aware of the cervical area. Please explain more of your specific condition. Generally if you have any concerns, take the rolling back and forth slow without compressing the neck or putting too much pressure. When doing a shoulderstand place a few blankets to lift the shoulder from the floor and have space for the neck. The rest of the postures should be nice to get an extension while releasing tension. Always with cervical challenges, you want to keep the tops of the shoulders descend to maintain space in the neck. Lengthen the neck and be aware of the crown lifting upward in an upright position. Tell me more about your “cervical problem”. Namaste

[@tarakartha4186]

@@DesaYogiIyengarYoga Thanks so much for the detailed reply. As always, your minute instructions are really helpful. Ill revert on exactly what my cervical is about ( have to ask the doc) but was wondering if placing a blanket to just below my shoulders when doing shavasana would help. I really need to do shavasana effectively, as I believe it’s enormously useful for the nervous system. Thanks again.

[@akirasobue6478]

Can we do this when diastasis is open after two years of postpartum?

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Hi Akira, have you been doing any exercises to help with the closing up till now? Let me know what you are doing or have been doing. Namaste, Kathy

[@akirasobue6478]

@@DesaYogiIyengarYoga thank you for your response. I have been doing some exercises closing the gap randomly from KZbin. But due to busy schedule I couldn’t continue . Now I haven’t done anything for sometime.

[@akirasobue6478]

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