Restorative and Therapeutic Iyengar Yoga

Students practice Supta Padangusthasana (Reclining Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose) with props. This therapeutic sequence is excellent for relieving back pain, sciatica, and stiffness in the hips and hamstrings.

Students relax in Viparita Karani (Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose). This gentle inversion calms the nervous system, reduces fatigue, and helps to balance hormones by stimulating the endocrine glands.

This video shows students in a supported Bhishmasana, a pose specifically designed for cardiac health, anxiety, and depression. The elevation of the chest allows for increased circulation and a sense of surrender.

A glimpse from our workshop on hormonal balance. Here, students use props in various restorative poses to soothe the nervous system and support the healthy function of the endocrine glands.

This video shows a restorative sequence using a Simhasana Box and wall ropes. This setup creates gentle traction in the spine and opens the chest, making it highly beneficial for relieving back tension and improving posture.

This sequence demonstrates a supported Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Bridge Pose). Using blocks and a bolster under the sacrum allows the body to relax completely, making it a powerful pose for stress relief and rejuvenation.

This video shows a supported Setu Bandhasana using multiple blocks. This setup allows for a passive backbend that opens the chest, stimulates the abdominal organs, and calms the mind.

This supported backbend with ankle weights is designed to create space and release tension in the lower back and hips. The weights help to ground the legs, allowing the spine to lengthen and decompress.

This supported Halasana (Plow Pose) uses a stool and weights. This therapeutic variation is excellent for athletes or anyone with tight hamstrings, as it allows the muscles to release passively while calming the nervous system.