Iyengar Yoga Paschimottanasana--Understanding Seated Forward Bends-Beginner Yoga

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Forward bending is an act of surrendering to “what is”. While easily said, it’s important to have a road map. As we learn in life “the map is never the territory”. What your body can do may be very different from one day to the next. We must always make adjustments and modifications where necessary, and patience is required. This class is an effort to keep you and your physical body safe, and build understanding step by step while creating the balance necessary for a quiet balanced mind.
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00:00 - Intro
00:49 - Paschimottanasana with Blanket (Seated Forward Bends with Blanket)
03:41 - Paschimottanasana with Bent Knees (Seated Forward Bends with Bent Knees)
07:15 - Paschimottanasana with Straps (Seated Forward Bends with Straps)
13:42 - Paschimottanasana with Blocks (Seated Forward Bends with Blocks)
16:50 - Paschimottanasana with Bolster and Blanket (Seated Forward Bends with Bolster and Blanket)

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

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[@kalpamsaxena]

O my God !! 🙏🤗 I can't tell you how elated I am, seeing this new upload .... Looks like you somehow responded to my humble request of making the session on this basic gem of yoga practise !! 🙏☺️ Gratitude !

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Hi Kalpana, Hope this helps with your deeper understanding and further practices.
XX

[@reneepriest5151]

Very clear instruction for a challenging pose. Thanks!

[@JuanSilva-ic9in]

Thanks Katy your very good teacher namaste ❤🙏

[@MM-uv6kb]

This was absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for your generosity.

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Hi MM,
Excellent. Continue to practice and learn.
❤️🙏🏻

[@avi2125]

Really nice to see this Iyengar variation. Was searching for this...as someone with bad knees/arthiritis...thanks!!

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Hi Avi, wonderful to hear this has made sense (in your knees especially and helped you be able to access the actions and pose. All my best. xxx

[@pollyscheinwald2940]

thank you for the class! Namaste

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Hi Polly! You are most welcome. XXX

[@suesingh4130]

very well explained, thanks a million

[@tanayghosh6957]

Thank you. ...............

[@susanwachter6217]

the variations you offer make everything possible- thank you !⭐️🙏

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Love options and possibility to open new perspectives! Enjoy your practice!

[@elenavm8530]

Thank you so much for these videos!!!🙏🧘‍♀️

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Thanks Elena, pleased you have joined me! Namaste, Kathy

[@mantanatongkamhaeng6453]

Thank you 🙏 Kathy.
This is really helpful. 🌸

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

:)))

[@annachrysler2685]

Love it! Thank you!

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Thanks Anna! xx

[@ishapeu]

Thank you Desa, for sharing your knowledge!

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Hi Jodie, Lovely to have you join me. Your most welcome, Enjoy your practice.

[@udayvbmum]

Thank you! Very clear explanations.👍👍🙏🙏

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Thanks Uday! XX

[@francinenovel1884]

thank you, your explanations are verry helpful for the teaching!🙏

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Hi Francine, happy to hear from you! All my best. XX

[@valeriacarreras8401]

🙏🌻

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Thanks Valeria.

[@LisaDeviYoga]

Very clear! I’m gonna use this approach with my students. ❤️

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Hi Lisa! Lovely to hear from you! All my best. XX

[@Djalmaserg]

Precious class!!!! Namaskar!

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Thank you 🙏🙏

[@rafaor2920]

this is brilliant explanation from the very beginning to more advanced (in opposite order, in my opinion:))which is show how it must been and how to get it from the beginning. job invested with your heart. thanks a lot!

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Hi Rafa, i know how difficult this pose was for me. It helps to have a road map to navigate life and the small things like, Passcimottasana. :)) Thanks

[@joyjscp]

Great info. I look forward to this practice as this is a difficult pose for me. I am also looking for a slow flow.

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Hi Joyjscp,
Hope that class helped. The slow flow noted! Blessings. X

[@catinarezi]

Unfortunately, if the student wants do close his chest, he will. Elbows down or to the side, they close. It’s distressing to watch them sometimes.

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Dear Cati, this is true but with a dedicated teacher he will begin to see the benefits one day. Once that happens no turning back. Curiosity and interest will help to transform. As teachers patience and compassion is a must. Much love and respect.X