Spine Flexibility--Iyengar Yoga with Kathy Cook

Our spine includes the posterior side, the lateral side as well as the anterior side. Here we bring awareness to both the front and back with these twists and aware of the abdominal engagement. Pay attention to creating length, space, and broadness to create maximum benefit. Use the breath, to lengthen and turn while observing the shoulder direction to maintain length in the neck.
Enjoy! Namaste
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This sequence includes:
Dandasana
Paripuna Navasana
Parsva Sukkhasana
Paripuna Navasana
Parsva Sukkhasana
Repeat Continuous Series
Urdhva Hastasana
Urdhva Prassarita Padasana
90,60,45,30,10. Series
Paripuna Navasana (between w/ Parsva Sukkhasana)
Dandasana Urdhva hastasana
Mariyiasana 111
Dandasana
Parsva Sukkhasana
Adho Mukha Svasanna
Supta Baddha Konasana
Savasana/legs up the wall
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[@mohangandhi4489]

Thank you

[@cogidub]

i like this, i feel improvements doing this a few times now.

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Hi Rudo, happy to hear that. Continuing practice makes a big difference. Can be the same sequence, not a problem.
Enjoy ♥️♥️

[@pegaso7293]

Gracias ! Me gusto mucho toda las asanas , no es facil pero conseguire hacerlo como tu. !

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Querido Pegaso, agradezco tu comentario y entusiasmo. ¡¡Sigue con el buen trabajo!!

[@hendrawanhendrawan6770]

Terimakasih

[@emmaeIIe]

The core workout was challenging for me. I enjoyed all the twisting action.
Is that normal to feel the front of the shins burning during legs up the wall?

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Hi Emmaelle, Different people feel more in one area than others depending on your body condition. Ending with legs up the wall allows the circulation to happen nourishing areas that need it. Did it go away once your completed your practice.All my best, Kathy

[@tatjanaevtikhieva2814]

Hello! I practice quite often with you and each time find something new and like it. I like this lesson also but a bit confused by the title of it , I would rather name it «Pelvic floor and stomach» instead of «Spine flexibility» , but may I did not catch something in this?

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Thanks Tatjana for the comment. Actually, building stability and flexibility work hand in hand. The abdominals help stabilize and strengthen the low back which in turn allows the flexibility of the spine. Like a bamboo stalk blowing in the breeze that flexibility is supported by the root foundation, much like the pelvic area. In the end one supports the other. I will give your comment more thought for future titles. All my best, Kathy

[@pennysyogaexperience6959]

Lovely workout thank you. I have the foam blocks. I don't have the heavy block or a sand bag.. If I pushed a sand back is there a weight that you think would be best?

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Hi Penny, try 5-10 pounds. Sometimes I use a metal plate 25lbs. Heavy is good. Just amke sure you can pick up without strain. All my best, Kathy ♥️♥️

[@pennysyogaexperience6959]

@@DesaYogiIyengarYoga Thank you

[@red68ification]

Thank you

[@shivsullivan]

Thank you