18 Days of Yoga - DAY 14. Beginners Iyengar Yoga

18 Days of Yoga - Day 14. Beginners Iyengar Yoga Class. This a strong standing and balancing class. If you find it difficult, look at our Introductory Course on our Playlists. The props you will need for this 15 minute Iyengar yoga sequence are a pole, a sturdy chair and two yoga bricks (or use the seat of a chair). Make a visible difference to your yoga. Do one class each day and build up your knowledge, flexibility and stamina over the 18 Days. Following the success of our 30, 13 and 19 Days of Yoga series, this year we have taken a slightly different approach. There will be 20 minute sequences on Days 1, 7, and 13, In the intervening films, we will be analysing and teaching a few of the poses shown in the earlier sequence in greater depth. For the longer classes we have done voiceovers, rather than talking to camera. Lin, in the white top, will be showing the classic versions of poses and Leo, in the dark or coloured top, will be showing modified versions of the poses using props. The modified versions are for those who find the pose difficult, or who wish to improve their work in the pose. 18th January 2020 will be the annual National Iyengar Yoga Day in the UK to celebrate the teachings of Guruji, B.K.S. Iyengar, and to promote Iyengar yoga nationally. Events will include free taster classes and celebrations of his life in Iyengar Yoga Institutes and centres throughout the country. 'Yoga with Lin and Leo' channel is leading up to this day with this 18 Days of Yoga series. In the Iyengar tradition, these sequences would be regarded as "Beginners Yoga" as all the asanas are taken from the Introductory syllabus, however, they may be challenging for those who are completely new to yoga. If you are a complete beginner to yoga, have a look at our Introductory Course: http://bit.ly/2HkKL1J These sequences introduce those who have never practiced yoga to the subject and will help to prepare new yoga students for yoga classes or yoga workshops at their local Iyengar Yoga centre and help them practice between classes when they want to do yoga at home. Day 14 of 18 Days of Yoga - the yoga class comprises the following yoga poses: Virabhadrasana 2 (Warrior 2 Pose) using pole and chair Virasbhadrasana 3 from Uttanasana with bricks Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose) from Uttanasana Ardha Chandrasana from Utthita Trikonasana - Extended Triangle Pose These sequences aim to improve your extension, alignment and balance in the poses. If you find any of the poses difficult, you can look the poses up in our Yoga Pose Directory, which we are adding to all the time. In the Pose Directory you will find yoga tutorials on many of the poses you will encounter in the 18 Days of Yoga Series. These tutorials will teach the poses in more detail and sometimes with extra props. If you are near to Maidstone, in the South East of England, register with the Maidstone Iyengar Yoga Centre and enjoy one of our free classes with us. http://www.iyengar-yoga.co.uk/ If you want to try Yoga with Lin and Leo's 30 Days of Yoga series, check out our Playlist: http://bit.ly/2ykAyPY Or our 13 Days of yoga: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP0ZtUZ7txI&list=PLLTwDvdKnrC402WmB-SdWrgZWOgp74S4x Yoga practice can improve strength and flexibility and yoga for back pain relief and yoga for weight loss has been supported by many studies. We would always suggest that you find a certified Iyengar yoga teacher so that you can attend a class near you. However, this channel has yoga sequences to help you practice your yoga at home. Yoga is not a sport but regular practice of yoga sequences can improve fitness levels. Practiced correctly, yoga will stretch muscles and strengthen joints, as well as helping with mental and physical wellbeing; indeed many studies have shown that yoga can have remarkable effects on problems with back pain, shoulder pain and neck pain as well as demonstrating positive effects on mental health problems such as depression. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/28/body-on-yoga_n_4109595.html?ncid=engmodushpmg000000 We will be posting videos for all levels but if you have never done yoga before or you want to re-visit some of the basics - then start here! For our ebook, "Yoga for the Stiffer Body": https://www.amazon.co.uk/Yoga-Stiffer-Body-Inspirational-Accessible-ebook/dp/B01IYO67M8 Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/craddock1310 For Iyengar yoga classes in the UK: https://iyengaryoga.org.uk/ Welcome to our channel, Yoga with Lin and Leo. Safe, detailed instruction from experienced Iyengar yoga teachers. Yoga is not just to increase your flexibility, strength and the general tone of your body; it has the capacity to increase mindfulness, improve your wellbeing and increase your mental resilience. Begin here to create a foundation for a home yoga practice. These free online yoga classes can be practiced at home by fit, healthy adults who have some experience of Iyengar yoga.