Basic Principles in Iyengar Yoga

1) The technicalities of structural alignment

Muscular dynamics of contraction, extension and expansion

appiied to optimal alignment of the skeleton.

Organ dynamics of spreading (creating space for increased

    circulation in an organ), soaking (providing time for an area

    to bathe in and be nourished by fresh blood) and squeezing

    (removing used blood and fluid by pressure)

2) Poses are modified to provide

Traction (nerve, disk or joint compression)

Support (inflammation, fatigue)

3) Conditions identified and treated

Acute

Rehabilitative, re-education

Maintenance

4) Sequencing designed for particular conditions

Sequence tailored; passive supported, dynamic supported

(isometric internal or external), repetitions of asanas

Instructions tailored to reinforce the desired effect

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Basic Principles in Iyengar Yoga

1) The technicalities of structural alignment

2) Poses are modified to provide

3) Conditions identified and treated

4) Sequencing designed for particular conditions

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