“All that is required for success in yoga is cheerfulness, perseverance, courage, correct knowledge of the techniques to be followed, moderation in one’s habits, and faith in the practice of yoga. Then the effects of yogic practice as enumerated by the sages follow. These are beauty & strength, clarity of speech and expression, calmness of the nerves, an increase of one’s digestive power, and a happy disposition that is revealed in a face full of smiles.” –B.K.S. Iyengar
A selection of Yoga Home Practice sheets:
ABDOMINAL & LOWER BACK STRENGTH: Weakness in one can lead to problems in the other so the abdomen and the lower back need to be strengthened together.
SHOULDER AND ARM STRENGTH AND FLEXIBILITY: Simple, quick and invigorating for the brain.
SUPPORT THROUGH CHALLENGING TIMES: When the going gets tough, and you need to keep going, so take some time to support yourself and you will have more than enough to support those around you.
SUPPORT FOR A DEPLETED IMMUNE SYSTEM: If you have been ill, or are recovering this sequence will support your body’s natural inclination to get better.
YOGA FOR SOUND SLEEP: An evening practice routine, followed by a bath or shower. Leave all technology downstairs, always. Sweet dreams!
QUICK MORNING STRETCH ROUTINE: To flex your joints, extend your spine and legs, and bring energy up to your brain.
LEVEL 1: 4 sequences to use for quick/daily maintenance (from IYA New York)
LEVEL 2: 4 sequences to use once or twice a week for deeper practice (from IYA New York)
HOW TO TIE A YOGA STRAP: How to buckle a belt properly.
- To search for an Iyengar Yoga teacher near you, click this link: https://iyengaryoga.org.uk and enter your post code.
- Other local Iyengar Yoga teachers:
Tanya Devonshire-Jones in South Somerset: (tanya.yogateacher@gmail.com)
Juliet Bishop in Beaminster: (mail@julietbishop.co.uk)
Alex Klein in Bridport: (kleinalex@hotmail.co.uk).
Senior teachers Gerry Chambers & Linda Purvis in Otterton, Exmouth and Exeter. http://www.eastwestyoga.org.uk
