Asana Filter: Supine

Savasana is the most commonly known resting pose. But savasana might not be suitable for resting in many situations. In Iyengar yoga, there are many modified supine asanas that unlock the restorative potential of your practice. These supported variations offer deep rest and rejuvenation, making them ideal for therapeutic purposes. Even in a healthy state, including these asanas in your practice provides a profound sense of relaxation and facilitates a meditative state of mind.

Practice for the Days of Menstruation/ Menstrual Practice Pt II (Intermediate)

This second part of the recorded session includes detailed instructions demonstration for: seated forward extending asanas, upright seated asanas, supported back arches and supine positions. This session is part of the Short Course Practice for the Days of Menstruation (Short Course; Level: Intermediate) We recommend working with the sessions in this Short Course sequentially. In […]

Practice for the Days of Menstruation/ Menstrual Practice Pt II (Experienced Beginners)

This first part of the recorded session includes detailed instructions demonstration for: seated forward extending asanas, upright seated asanas, supported back arches and supine positions, Savasana. This session is part of the Short Course Practice for the Days of Menstruation (Short Course; Level: Experienced Beginner). We strongly recommend practicing with all the sessions in the […]

Practice for Peri-menopause/ Menopause: The Softening, Widening and Surrendering Practice, Part II

The Softening, Widening, and Surrendering Practice addresses many the symptoms from the *spectrum of symptoms seen during the peri-menopausal years. Most of the asanas in this session are suitable for practice during the days of menstruation (except the segment of inversions). The Lifting, Elongating and Energising Practice is recommended as a complement to this practice. […]

Practice for days when not feeling 100% fit – Part 5 – Follow along option 1 (FREE Resource)

All of us have days when we are not feeling in peak physical health. At the recovery stage of an illness, or due to poor sleep, headache, tiredness, sore back, uneven digestion – the reasons can be many. On such days, we intuitively know not to tire or strain ourselves further. But a restorative asana […]

Practice for days when not feeling 100% fit – Part 4 – Follow along option 1 (FREE Resource)

Practice for days when not feeling 100% fit – Part 3 (FREE Resource)

Pre Menstrual Practice Part I: A Restful Practice for Moderate to Severe Symptoms with Simple Prop Use – FREE

For women who have moderate to severe pre-menstrual symptoms. This session requires some experience in asana practice, but is beginner-friendly The pre-menstrual period can vary in both duration (from a couple of days to upto 10 days before the onset of the monthly periods), as well as in severity (negligible/ no symptoms, to anxiety, fatigue, […]

Pre Menstrual Practice Part II: A Restful Practice for Moderate to Severe Symptoms (Involves Detailed Prop Use)

For women who have moderate to severe pre-menstrual symptoms, and who have experience in asana practice, and have a practice of inversions (upside-down positions) The pre-menstrual period can vary in both duration ( from a couple of days to upto 10 days before the onset of the monthly periods), as well as in severity (negligible/ […]

Asana based Practice to Complement Running Part 3: An Option for Rest and Recovery

If you are a runner, asanas have the potential to do a lot more than ‘stretching’. The sessions in this Short Course offer carefully chosen options that can help the runner target specific areas of the body, work with actions/ positions that are not adequately covered by running, as well as bringing strength and flexibility […]