Hip Opening & Inversion #IyengarYoga #yogaInBali

In this practice

Key teachings

• Precision and alignment in asanas (Iyengar Yoga)
• Using props for support and deeper access to poses
• Mindful engagement and stability in hip opening
• Building strength and courage for inversions

Ideal for

• Intermediate practitioners seeking to deepen their practice
• Individuals wanting to improve hip flexibility
• Students interested in learning or refining inversions
• Those who appreciate the detailed instruction of Iyengar Yoga

Lesson

Instructions

►All Programs

► Foundational Iyengar Yoga (18 Lessons)

► Iyengar Yoga Heart Health Workshop (4 Sessions)

► Iyengar Yoga Spine Care Workshop (6 Sessions)

Steps

• Various hip-opening asanas (e.g., Baddha Konasana, Eka Pada Rajakapotasana variations)
• Inversions (e.g., Sarvangasana - Shoulderstand, Sirsasana - Headstand preparation/variations)
• Standing poses to build foundational strength
• Controlled breathing (Pranayama) during holding poses

Benefits

• Increases hip flexibility and mobility
• Strengthens core and shoulders for inversions
• Improves circulation and lymphatic drainage
• Calms the nervous system and reduces stress (especially with inversions)
• Enhances balance and proprioception