Body in Motion©

A workbook of Iyengar Yoga Asanas and Sequences

for  beginners to create, understand and practice 

Iyengar Yoga at home.

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The project will be divided into individual courses - 

progressive in nature.  

 

COURSE 1

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The first course of this set of practice guides introduces the beginner to the basic asanas to be practiced over a course of 12 weeks.  

The guide clearly demonstrates the use of props in the basic asanas

and shows a variety of adaptations of the poses with the use of the wall

and other props.

 

Once your home practice has become regular and you are able to perform the asanas should you proceed to the next courses.  The hope is that these practice guides will keep your practice interesting and fun so that you will continue to evolve your practice.

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What is this yoga practice guide all about?

 

No matter how many classes you go to, no matter how many sun salutations you roll through and Chaturangas you inflict on yourself, a yoga practice does not truly flourish unless you practice on your own.  It is, after all, you and the poses, you and the breath and you and your fundamental essential Self.  In this workbook “Body in Motion for Beginners,” we have brought together several resources to guide you, inspire you and motivate you to start and maintain a home practice.

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The courses presented in the book are progressive and can be practiced individually or tailored to the needs of the student.  Our primary purpose in creating the Beginners Handbook is not to dictate how you do the poses, but to share with you a way of practicing that deepens your awareness and understanding.  Even if a teacher’s word helps you, you cannot depend on them alone. Each of us needs to re-interpret what we experience in our own language.  This is especially true for teachers so that we can pass on the gift to those that follow.

 

Guide to your yoga practice

 

These courses will take you from simple to complex asanas. Follow the sequences listed for each week as this not only makes the practice more effective but also minimizes the possibility of any injury or strain.  Practicing asanas in the prescribed order enhances the effectiveness, as well as your experience of each asana. Understanding the significance of sequencing takes time.  Follow the course week-by-week until you feel confident enough to develop your own sequence. 

 

 

Formulating your own practice

 

All the asanas listed in this beginner's book “Body in Motion” are simple poses made even easier with props.  Practice the asanas against a wall; once you feel comfortable in a pose, only then practice without the support.  Place the hand on a block for the standing asanas, instead of the floor. Attempt Salamba Sirsasana I, Salamba Sarvangasana I and Halasana with support, then without any support.  

As your muscles and joints become more supple, props will not be needed and

you will be able to progress slowly to the classic poses without the use of props.

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This guide contains   

over 200 photographs on 59 pages.  

The pdf.file is 32MB  and will be sent to you via Dropbox

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Here's how you purchase this guide 

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• Click on the PayPal "Click here to buy Course 1" link below

• Pay US $15.95 via PayPal - see link below

• You will receive it as a DropBox link which you can download  

• I will send the link to your email address 

• If you have not received your link after a day, please send me an email. Remember the response is NOT automated - you will hear from me personally - allow for different time zones!

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       If you have any difficulties write to me a

 info@iyengaryogawithdavid.com

 

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