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Foundational

Iyengar-Inspired Basics

A sequence focused on precise alignment and longer holds, using props to explore foundational poses in the Iyengar tradition.

Illustration of Mountain Pose

1. Mountain Pose

tadasana

Breathe Normally
1 minute

Feel the alignment from feet to crown.

Illustration of Triangle Pose

2. Triangle Pose

trikonasana

Breathe Normally
1 minute per side

Use a block under your bottom hand to keep the chest open.

Illustration of Warrior II

3. Warrior II

virabhadrasana-2

Breathe Normally
1 minute per side

Focus on keeping the torso centered and arms level.

Illustration of Parsvottanasana

4. Parsvottanasana

parsvottanasana

Breathe Normally
1 minute per side

Use blocks under the hands to maintain a long spine.

Illustration of Supported Bridge Pose

5. Supported Bridge Pose

setu-bandha-sarvangasana

Breathe Normally
3 minutes

Place a block under your sacrum for a supported version.

Illustration of Viparita Karani

6. Viparita Karani

viparita karani

Breathe Normally
5 minutes

Rest with legs up the wall or on a chair.

Sequence Complete

Consider moving into Savasana (Corpse Pose) to integrate your practice.

Go to Savasana