Suggested props: two chairs

This sequence is geared toward students new to Iyengar yoga. Join Nadja for a sequence to stretch the legs by learning the common actions in some standing poses and downward facing dog.

Suggested Props: 2 blocks, wall

An excellent overall class with a focus on spinal extension and twists. Nice variety of seated and standing poses. Shoulder stand with variations is included.

Suggested Props: Three blankets, belt, two blocks, chair (optional)

BKS Iyengar often spoke of letting every pore of the skin become an eye. In this all-level class, we’ll explore how to cultivate and expand awareness using the hands and arms. We’ll explore alignment from the core to the periphery, and awareness from the periphery to the core.

Suggested Props: ...

This is a level one class that moves along quickly from seated poses, to forward bends, to standing poses, without a long meditation. There are no inversions in this class. A great class to start your day, stretch your legs, and get warmed up.

Suggested props: Mat, 2-3 blankets, belt

This session presents ways to make seated forward extensions and twists accessible for practitioners of all levels. It also highlights how these poses can cultivate mental clarity and agility.

Suggested Props: wall, chair, blocks, belt

Explore the actions needed for safe, easeful backbends with Nadja. We will open the shoulder joints, lengthen the sides and elongate the hip flexors to prepare the body to arch backwards. We will focus on these actions and practice Virabhadrasana I (Warrior I), Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward Faci...