This class is accessible for students new to Iyengar Yoga, continuing beginners and students who want to focus on the foundation of the practice. Focus on fundamental postures and actions within standing poses, seated poses, twists, and forward bending. Inversions such as Halasana (plow pose) and Sarvangasana (shoulder stand) are introduced and refined.

General/ Level 1

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General

Once the basic foundation is learned, Level 1 standing poses are deeply familiar and Sarvangasana can be held for at least 5 minutes, students move onto Level 2. This includes, refines and expands upon what was taught in Level 1. Sirsasana (headstand), Full Arm Balance, and Backbends are all introduced. Deeper twistings and forward extensions and variations in the familiar Shoulderstand are explored.

General/ Level 2

For continuing Iyengar students deeply familiar with standing poses and can hold Sarvangasana for at least 5 minutes. Level 2 builds upon and expandsThis class is accessible for students new to Iyengar Yoga, continuing beginners and students who want to focus on the foundation of the practice. Focus on fundamental postures and actions within standing poses, seated poses, twists, and forward bending. Inversions such as Halasana (plow pose) and Sarvangasana (shoulder stand) are introduced and refined. the teachings of Level 1. Classes emphasize awareness in action and incorporate Sanskrit names and philosophy terms. Pranayama, which is the study of the breathing process, is also introduced. Level 2 introduces new postures such as Sirsasana (headstand), Full Arm Balance, and Backbends, as well as deeper twists, forward extensions, and variations in the familiar Shoulderstand.

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