Backbends with Props - Intermediate Iyengar Yoga Tutorial

Backbends with Props - Intermediate Iyengar Yoga Class. These backbends are too strong if you do not already have an established practice but in this 25 minute yoga sequence, we show how some of the more challenging backbending poses can be acessed by using some props in the supine backbends. The aim is for the health benefits of backbends to become more accessible for those who find them tough and for those who enjoy backbends, working in a supported way can extend the time you can spend in them. It can be difficult knowing how to use some of the yoga props which are available on the market and we explore how some of the standard props as well as the less common backbending accessories can be used. Backbends, can be difficult for Beginners to yoga and this class is designed for those who already have some experience. If you are a Beginner or have not done yoga before, please look at the playlists on our channel for our Introductory Course http://bit.ly/2HkKL1J or check out our "19 Days of Yoga" series http://bit.ly/2mbL0DU. If you are new to backbends check out our Beginners Backbends series: http://bit.ly/2kNr75U In last week’s video, we did a tutorial on Chatushpadasana, which is a Beginners yoga pose. This week we teach some of the strong passive backbending actions. We are using in this video: a mat, a chair, 4 x foam pads, 2 yoga bricks, an oval yoga brick, a back arc (Sae Arc) and two blankets. The class comprises the following poses: Coiling back over a blanket - Supta Tadasana Coiling over the oval yoga brick in Supta Tadasana Have you seen our new ebook., "Yoga for the Stressed Body" available on Amazon? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S7JWS6Z Yoga teaches us that our body and mind are part of a holistic entity. When we are tense and are experiencing mental stress, our necks and shoulders get tight. When our neck or shoulders are painful, it quite often causes headache and fatigue. Arthritic joints are often linked to depression and many skin conditions have been connected to a lack of diversity in our gut flora. The list of ways that the body and mind interact could go on and on. If you want to get the full benefits of a daily yoga practice, you need to ensure that all the aspects of the mind and body are engaged in the sequences you do in the course of a week. If you are looking for a general Beginners yoga practice, have a look at our 19 Days of Yoga series, https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLTwDvdKnrC5GGGEhq_u2TFX3evL2JMov Join Yoga with Lin and Leo for safe, detailed instruction from experienced Iyengar yoga teachers. Although we would always suggest that you find a certified Iyengar yoga teacher so that you can attend a class near you, 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=engmodushpmg00000004 Subscribe to our channel; if you opt for notifications, you will be advised as new videos are launched. 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! Get out your mat and build the foundation of your own yoga practice with this home yoga video. Enjoy! Stay connected~ For more structured online yoga classes, visit My Yoga Tutor: http://myyogatutor.com/ For booking face to face Iyengar Yoga classes, with us at the Maidstone Yoga Centre in Kent, (first class free!): http://www.iyengar-yoga.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaidstoneYogaCentre/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaidstoneYoga 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. A strong yoga practice will certainly get you going and give you a physical workout, but more importantly, these programmes are designed to harmonise mind, body and breath. Yoga is not just to increase your flexibility, strength and the general tone of your body; it has the capacity to free your mind, 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; although we would always suggest you find a qualified Iyengar Yoga teacher