Iyengar Basics & Beyond w/ Laura

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IYENGAR BASICS & BEYOND Transformational Tuesdays Start grounded. Stay steady. Grow with clarity. This is a 5 Session Iyengar Yoga Series Discover how mindful alignment, intelligent use of props, and steady progression can transform your practice from the outside in. Through clear instruction and thoughtful sequencing, this series will help you build awareness in your body so insight can emerge naturally from within. Open to students of all traditions—Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Yin, and beginners—who want to explore Iyengar yoga in a supportive, exploratory environment. What to Expect: • Steady, progressive learning • Intelligent use of props to reveal alignment • Longer holds to deepen awareness • Clear, accessible instruction • A welcoming space for mixed-level students The Five Session Journey Session 1 — Śraddhā: Faith • Grounding • Steadiness Standing poses & balance asanas Begin by establishing strong, grounded foundations. External stability supports internal confidence and clarity. Session 2 — Vīrya: Courage • Strength • Vitality Backbends Use structure and support to open the chest, energize the spine, and awaken courageous action from the inside. Session 3 — Smṛti: Mindful Remembering • Inner Attention Forward extensions & twists External alignment guides the mind inward. Lengthening and twisting actions help refine attention and deepen presence. Session 4 — Samādhi: Integration • Stillness • Absorption Restorative postures & supported inversions Props and support create the conditions for quiet absorption. External ease allows internal stillness to emerge. Session 5 — Prajñā: Insight, Discernment, Inner Wisdom Prāṇāyāma, seated work & meditative integration with the body supported and aligned, awareness becomes more subtle. This final session integrates breath, clarity, and intuitive understanding. Who This Series Is For • Students from any yoga tradition curious about Iyengar • Practitioners wanting clearer alignment and deeper awareness • Beginners seeking steady, supportive instruction • Experienced yogis exploring new perspectives • Anyone who enjoys thoughtful, mindful practice Props in Iyengar Yoga In Iyengar yoga, props aren’t used to make poses easier, they’re used to make awareness sharper. External support helps you sense alignment, refine actions, and explore poses more deeply. Expect blocks, straps, bolsters, blankets, chairs, and even walls to guide your practice from the outside in. • Join Us Tuesdays • 1:00PM–2:15PM • 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1 & 12/8 5 Session Series A midday practice designed to help you become grounded, stay steady, and grow with clarity — one mindful step at a time. Investment: $75 for the 5 week series or $20 as a drop-in fee

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