On 7 Dec, the anniversary of Dr Geeta S Iyengar’s (Geetaji’s) birth, we are celebrating with a beginner and general level workshop taught by Glenys Shepherd.
The ‘forward bending’ group of asana (Paschima Pratana Sthiti) are approached with varying degrees of enthusiasm. Pupils with tight hamstrings often feel the prospect of ‘touching their toes’ a stretch too far! Flexible pupils having caught their toes are at a loss what to do next. All of us are prone to stretch one part to the neglect of another.
Making friends with forward bends means learning how to stretch all parts of the back, hamstrings and hips evenly. A goal equally challenging to all. This evenness of stretch is best understood and achieved by the intelligent use of props.
Beloved Geetaji writes -
Before one enters the asana the mind should be fresh, similar to a baby looking at its toys.
The toys are here waiting for you!
Glenys is the teacher who originally established IYISL 28 years ago and her teaching reflects decades of learning from Guruji and Geetaji as well as her own teaching experience. Her teaching is always both inspiring and fun!
* Sun 7 Dec, 10am-4.30pm with a break for lunch, aimed at beginner and general level Iyengar Yoga students
Yoga day cost: £40 IYISL members, £45 non-members