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Iyengar Yoga Poses & Technical Explorations

byThe Practice RoomOnline and at studio in Cooke Town, BengaluruStarts from₹800 per session / eventView full gallery

Yoga is more than just following a sequence. It is a methodical study of anatomy and alignment. Explore our library of asanas where we use props and intelligence to understand each posture deeply.

This video shows a dynamic preparation for Adho Mukha Vrksasana (Handstand) using a trestle. The prop provides support and helps build the shoulder and core strength needed to kick up with control.

How detailed can instructions get? This video demonstrates an "ankle lift" in Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog), a subtle action of lifting the shin away from the foot to create space and alignment in the ankle joint.

This is a creative interpretation of Virabhadrasana II (Warrior II) practiced on the floor. This supine variation removes the challenge of balance, allowing you to focus purely on the hip opening and leg alignment.

If you have a corner in your home, you can use it to deepen your Upavistha Konasana (Seated Wide-Angle Pose). Pressing the inner thighs into the corner walls helps to align and strengthen the often-neglected inner leg muscles.

This image is from an online session in 2020, focusing on respiratory health. The wall provides support and feedback, allowing the student to focus on breath and alignment, even in a remote setting.

Facing a blank wall in standing poses like this Virabhadrasana II variation has a calming effect on the mind. It helps to turn the gaze and focus inwards, away from the distractions of the screen, which was especially important during our online classes.

Facing the blankness of the wall is similar to facing the floor. It has an immediate calming effect on the nervous system and helps to cultivate an internal state of awareness.

This video captures the intricate instructions and partner work that are hallmarks of an Iyengar yoga class. Here, we are working together on a deep backbend, with precise verbal cues guiding both the practitioner and the assistant.

About Additional Poses & Explorations

In our classes, we often spend an entire session focused on one small movement, like the 'ankle lift' in Downward-Facing Dog. It sounds subtle, but these micro-adjustments change how your joints function. Whether you are using a trestle for a handstand or a chair for a backbend, we focus on how the prop creates feedback, not just support. It is about learning to read your body’s signals so you can practice safely, even on your own.

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The Practice Room

Online and at studio in Cooke Town, BengaluruStarts from ₹800 per session / event

At The Practice Room, we treat every session like a laboratory. We are not interested in perfect pictures; we are here to understand the mechanics of your body and the intelligence behind the breath. Come learn to use the wall, the ropes, and the chairs to find freedom in your own practice.

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