Can you practice yoga in the Iyengar tradition at home, between your group or private classes.
Yes!
This page contains articles on different types of home practices, including routines.
Click here for resources for finding the props, mats, and other equipment that it right for you.
Click here for video tutorials to help you move into the poses in the way that is right for your body.
Respiratory System Yoga Sequence
This sequence is a modified version of the Iyengar Yoga for the Respiratory System provided by Lois Steinberg. The modifications are 2-fold: First, this sequence uses 2 yoga blocks, a yoga mat, and a wall as the only props. Second, modifications are offered for those...
Home Sequencing and Practice Guide
Students often say that they "don't know what to practice" at home. Yet practicing on one's own is a key component of yoga. To help, you can download and practice with this home sequencing and practice guide. Practicing by yourself and practicing regularly grows...
Restorative Yoga
Why Do Restorative Yoga? I'm a Type AAA personality. Used to be, when I was all wired up, I'd do a hard workout to tame that energy. I'd feel good while working out and for about 30-60 minutes after. Then I'd feel all wired up again. Then, in December of 2008, I...
Best Yoga Poses for Menstrual Flow
Many women ask if they can do yoga when they're menstruating. The Answer is yes! Here is a sequence you can practice when menstruating. This is based on Geeta Iyengar's instruction in her book Yoga: A Gem for Women. Practice the poses in the order shown. Trikonasana -...
Yoga Practice For Women
Women have monthly and lifetime cycles that you must consider as you practice yoga. Certain poses and pranayamas are contraindicated during menstruation, others are helpful; post-menstruation one can structure one’s practice to bring energy during the whole...
Props for your home practice
In Iyengar yoga we use props to help the body learn actions within a pose. BKS Iyengar says props are not to be used indiscriminately or without need, as doing so makes one dull. Instead, use props to learn. If you are interested in having a set of props for your...
How to Choose a Yoga Mat
There are a million mats on the market and what one person likes, another person hates. You’re just going to have to try out some mats to find one that works for you. That said, here is what to look for in a yoga mat: Choosing a Yoga Mat Characteristics to consider...