Iyengar Yoga Method
The Practice of Iyengar Yoga is creative and explorative. IT promotes ones personal inquisition, SELF STUDY AND CURIOSITY. the depth is infinite! All are welcome as they ARE.
Traditionally, Iyengar Yoga Classes are taught in sequential progressive manner, and basic principles are introduced accordingly. Descriptions below are guides.
Beginner:
This class focuses on classical standing poses, seated poses, inversions, and relaxation poses. It is the perfect choice for students new to Iyengar yoga or for students looking to build a stronger foundation in their practice. The poses that are learned in this class are a necessary foundation and it is recommended that students stay at this level for at least ten weeks. We have ongoing beginner class, For beginner level you can also join Gentle I/II.
Level I/II
This class is for students well practiced in foundational postures. At this level, students will expand on foundational postures and refine and develop their yoga asana practice at more subtle levels. Students at this level are strongly encouraged to practice regularly at home to fuel and support their understanding of the refinements taught in class. This class continues to focus on the basic alignment of the standing poses and introduces a broader range of sitting poses, twists, forward and back extensions and inversions.
Level II
Students are practicing and familiar with all foundational asana from level 1, minimum two years of practice of Iyengar Yoga is encouraged.In this class, Inversions (head and shoulder balance) are practiced and alternatives are always provided.
General Class
This is mixed level class open to those with at least 6 months of experience in yoga practice, and those familiar with Iyengar yoga practice. Inversions are practiced and alternatives provided, so it is not required that students practice full head and shoulder balance.
Gentle Iyengar Yoga and Restoratives
In all levels of classes props are used to teach various aspects of actions sharpening and deepening the action and it’s understanding in the body. In Gentle and restorative classes, use of props is taught to bring , deeper experience as well as provide full support so that the body can release and the mind can follow. In his book “Light on Life”, Mr.Iyengar says: ”If I say “Relax Your Brain” , you can’t do it. If I put you in a certain asana, your brain relaxes, and you become quiet.”
Align and Grow
Kennebunk Yoga Wellness Collective, Sundays 9.00-10.15 am~ Ignite
Kennebunk Yoga Wellness Collective, Thursdays 4.30-5.45 pm~ Gentle
Moderately paced with precise instruction and methodical sequencing implementing teachings of foundational principles of alignment. Focus: building stability within mobility, and mobility within stability. Find space in stiffness and strength where there is weakness. In Iyengar yoga classes, props are introduced to sharpen the actions and deepen the experience and understanding of asanas. Through understanding of our Body we deepen the understanding of the Self! Beginners will feel safe and supported and experienced students of yoga, new to the Iyengar method, will be able to expand and deepen their practice.
Women’s Iyengar Yoga~ Align and Restore
Kennebunk Yoga Wellness Collective, Saturdays 10.30-11.45 am
This class is designed for supporting women’s wellbeing and women’s cycles of life including menstruation, pregnancy and menopause. Emphasis is placed on structural alignment aiming to build strength and stability, balance hormones, optimize and create inner environment for stress reduction and calm mind. All genders are Welcome!