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Techniques for gradually building upper body strength towards the practice of full Chaturanga Dandasana. Peter is starting relatively upright and gradually lowering as the strength develops.

Props Used
• Sadhaka Deluxe mat (currently on sale)
• Slanting Plank
• Yoga Chair
• 2 x Yoga Blocks (also on sale)
• Sarvangasana Band

Hands up if you’ve got shoulder issues? 🙋‍♀️(Jokes 😆)
But in all seriousness those shoulder joints can be problematic.
Today Peter shows a couple of ways to improve shoulder flexion.

Asanas:
• Pincha Mayurasana (Feathered Peacock Pose) prep, elbows to chair, hand together then with block
• Full inversion with chair support (keep feet on the floor with shoulder injury)
• Ardho Mukha Svanasana with rope and belt support to stabilise the shoulders. This pose gives wonderful support to injured shoulders.

Props used:
• Kurma Core Yoga Mat
• iYoga chair
• 2 x cotton Snap buckle belts
• Doutta Galla Belt
• Wall ropes
• Yoga block

Three ways into Viparita Karani.

“Viparita Karani is a restorative and relaxing asana, but the final pose is quite difficult for beginners and those with stiff backs. The use of props makes the pose easier and more restful. Viparita means ‘upside down’ and Karani means ‘doing’ in Sanskrit, and the blood and hormones circulate better through the body when it is inverted.” ~ BKS Iyengar ref Path to Holistic Health

Method 1: Forward roll
Method 2: Side roll
Method 3: Using wall ropes.

Props used:
• Sadhaka Deluxe Studio Mat
• Eco PET Yoga Bolster
• iYoga Blanket
• Snap buckle belt
• Wall ropes
• Yoga: A Path to Holistic Health by BKS Iyengar (quote source)

Happy Friday friends. As promised Peter returns with some different uses for our Benger starting with supported Viparita Dandasana.
Then supported Swastikasana using the Benger and Doutta Galla Belt. This is to support the spine, withdraw the shoulders and open the chest for practice of Pranayama.
Lastly Savasana for those with stiffer shoulders and thoracic spine to open the chest.

Props Used:
• Benger attachment
• Sadhaka Deluxe Studio Mat
• Doutta Galla Belt (can be substituted for a regular non stretch belt)
• iYoga Cushion x 2
• iYoga Blanket

Many of you have messaged asking where you can get the Benger. It’s from us! iYogaprops, and it’s the only place in the world you can find it. Link to our website in bio

Today’s sequence features our Benger.

In 2001 Peter (in video) designed the Benger to clip onto a yoga chair so it could be used for supported Viparita Dandasana. However unlike a traditional backbend bench, the Benger is portable and versatile. You see a few knock offs on Amazon here and there, so don’t be fooled. These are the original and the best!

Peter begins with Sirasana, then moves on to Viparita Dandasana and Eka Pada Viparita Dandasana. This is followed by Supta Virasana and Matsyasana.

We will bring you more videos on the Benger in the coming weeks.

Props used:
• iYoga Chair
• Benger attachment
• Yoga Cushion
• Yoga Block
• Studio Yoga Mat

Exciting delivery this week!
Yoga Asana Physiology by Dr Hermann Traitter has arrived.
This book is a comprehensive and richly illustrated guide to the physiological effects of asanas. Written for yoga practitioners, yoga students, yoga teachers and aspiring teachers, as well as those working with yoga therapy, the book explains how asanas influence the body’s organs and physiological systems, combining medical knowledge with the teachings of Iyengar Yoga.

It includes props and different approaches and is presented in an easy to understand manner. Includes a foreword by Abhijata Iyengar.


https://iyogaprops.com.au/product/yoga-asana-physiology/

Salamba Sarvangasana (shoulder stand) and Viparita Karani (inverted lake pose)).
Today Peter is demonstrating using props to support these common asanas. Firstly Sarvangasana an active asana that uses the whole body. He is using cushions, blankets and a wall for Halasana (Plough pose) followed by using a yoga chair, which makes it a more restful pose.
The second asana Viparita Karani is often used as a quieter alternative to Sarvangasana. Peter demonstrates using a yoga bolster and then with a Viparita Karani Box. A wooden yoga prop pioneered by BKS Iyengar.

When practicing inversions we recommend instruction from your qualified yoga teacher.
We also recommend using a yoga chair designed for the purpose that will not tip over.

Props Used:
• Sadhaka Deluxe Studio Mat 2m long
• iYoga cushion
• Sarvangasana band
• iYoga chair
• iYoga blanket
• Yoga bolster
• Viparita Karani Box

Kapotasana aka Pigeon Pose.
In Light on Yoga by BKS Iyengar he states the benefits of this asana include spinal toning, pelvic health and heart strengthening.
Most people find this pose extremely challenging.

Here Peter demonstrates different progressions and prop usage beginning and ending with the Foldaway Backbender.

Props Used
• Foldaway Backbender
• Yoga Chair
• Wall Ropes
• Yoga Blocks
• Doutta Galla belt
• Yoga Belt
• Sadhaka Deluxe Studio Mat
• Yoga Blanket
Ref: Light on Yoga by BKS Iyengar, pg 305 if you’d like more tips

Sukhasana, a simple pose yet we often find our alignment can sneak away from us.
Here Peter is demonstrating how to use props for correct alignment.

Props used:
•yoga cushions
•yoga blocks
•yoga mat
•meditation chair

This week we have a little energetic strength sequence using the wall ropes.

Props used:
• wall ropes, set of 4
• jute and rubber yoga mat
Our ropes are attached with lag screws and eye nuts