The Yoga Show Iyengar Basics 1 Hour Video Class w/Chris Clawson

Here's a very general, roughly 1 hour Iyengar style class using minimal props based on classes I teach at the YMCA here in Nashville
. This sequence covers some of the most common standing and seated poses and finishes with a guided Savasana. Lots of verbal instruction so you don't have to keep looking at the screen while you practice. Basic enough for people new to yoga but detailed enough to challenge more experienced practitioners.
I quickly put this together after many requests from socially distanced friends and students. Some of the video is out of focus and the editing ain't perfect...
Stay well everybody!

[@ornof5700]

I came across this in 2024 and enjoyed it very much. What a great sequence, thank you so much! Here is a description of the Asanas, for anyone who is interested. I hope I got them all right :) 1. Upavistha Konasana 2. Adho Mukha Virasana (Downward Facing Hero) 3. Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog) 4. Ardha Uttanasana (Upward Forward) 5. Uttanasana (Standing Forward Fold) Standing Poses 1. Tadasana (Mountain Pose) 2. Vrksasana (Tree Pose) 3. Trikonasana (Triangle Pose) 4. Virabhadrasana 2 (Warrior 2 Pose) 5. Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Pose Yoga) 6. Parivrtta Trikonasana (Revolved Triangle Pose) 7. Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose) 8. Ardha Prasarita Padottanasana (Half Wide Legged Forward Bend Pose) 9. Prasarita Padottanasana (Intense Leg Stretch Pose) Seated poses 1. Baddha Konasana (Cobbler's Pose) 2. Janu Sirsasana (Head-to-Knee Pose) 3. Marichyasana 4. Upavistha Konasana Twist (Wide-Angle Seated Twist) 5. Chatushpadasana (Four-Footed Pose) Restorative poses 1. Viparita Karani (Legs Up the Wall Pose) 2. Savasana (Corpse pose)

[@richardrettberg7140]

Chris, I lived in Nashville from 2007 to 2014 and during that time, I became a regular in your Saturday morning class at the Y. On several occasions, when if I visited Nashville on a Saturday, I made sure to attend your class. I now live in Chicago and have been doing yoga online since the beginning of COVID. This morning, I came across you and the several classes you have posted to KZbin. It was like meeting an old (not so old) friend. Like others who have left comments, I wish you had a greater presence on the Internet. Your pace and instructions are the very best. Nameste!

[@Noonoo3336]

This was great class. The very details of every posture were fantastic and very helpful. Thank you so much.

[@bettyfranklin6769]

Thank you for this yoga class. It was wonderful. It was just what I needed and I loved it! Very much appreciated 🙏🏻

[@YogaWithMike]

Truly an exceptional class, thank you Chris 🙏

[@mariami4176]

Thanks a lot for that lesson. The instructions are very precise and the pace is perfect. I'm happy that I found you.

[@drbarrymiller]

Truly a great class-- especially during this time when yoga has to be done at home. Much gratitude to Chris Clawson!

[@rubyhayns-worthington5654]

I came across your class by accident and it's so good! Thank you. You explain things perfectly. Really hard to find Iyengar without props so this is perfect when you're away from home or travelling. Thank you thank you! :)

[@neetusinghsini]

Amazing demonstration with transcript.

[@chitrashiralkar4852]

This was truly amazing , please keep making more such videos 🙏 Many thanks 😊

[@fasolakiltd]

I know what I will be putting on tomorrow morning ... you are blessed for sharing this . Thank so much

[@tropicalflowergardening8198]

Steps of all the asanas explained very well 👍👌

[@RobertScott66208]

Outstanding instruction. Thanks so much!

[@starshine7937]

What an excellent class. Thank you very much for sharing

[@Friboux]

I needed this. Thank you. 💜

[@2622Valerie1]

Thank glad to see Iyengar! Yoga.. i Will do This in the evening!

[@graemecumming5099]

Thank you for sharing! really enjoyed this class.

[@pollyscheinwald2940]

thank you for this kind, cool and interesting practice. good i have found youre videos. take care

[@francoiserb8867]

T y. Nice basic class. Can y give more medium classes. An hour ? T y. Namaste

[@audreysteele7486]

I feel so relaxed. Thank you!

[@tyharness2527]

Thank you very instructive and informative practice.

[@alisonwechsler-cipriani8785]

Hi Chris - I'm still practicing with the few videos here on youtube but would love to do more classes with you. I searched the internet but was unsuccessful. Are you doing any zoom classes? Do you have any new videos elsewhere on youtube? Would very much like to continue working with you. Thanks and namaste - Alison

[@punitajain7218]

Perfect!!! Thank you so much!

[@robin12379]

Awesome😊

[@danielardeshirravanshenas1749]

Thanks! Was a great routine!

[@francescacoletti4594]

Great class thank you

[@2622Valerie1]

Thank you for sharing !