Iyengar Yogananta
40 Devondale Avenue M2R 2E2 Toronto, ON, Canada

Ardha Badha Padma Paschimottanasa Learn the half lotus pose, to be able to gradually execute the full lotus pose. Practice and Detachment develop 4 types of samadhi:... Self-analysis, synthesis, bass, and the experience of pure being. Chapter 1 Samadhi Pada, Sutra#17. #yoga #asana #iyengaryoga #ashtangayoga #hathayoga #yogaforeveryone #yogawithniren #yogawithnehal #yogaclasses #onlineyogaclasses #iyengaryogatoronto #iyengaryogacanada #yogashorts #yogalife #yogapractice #certifiediyengaryogateacher #learnyoga #yogaforhealth #yogatoronto #torontoyoga #yogacanada #yogaintoronto #iyengarmethod

Kukkutasana Watching a short video of Guruji Shri BKS Iyengar demonstrating Kukkutasana gave me cues on how to insert the forearms till the elbow crease to get better lift in Kukkutasana. #yoga #asana... #iyengaryoga #ashtangayoga #hathayoga #yogaforeveryone #yogawithniren #yogawithnehal #yogaclasses #onlineyogaclasses #iyengaryogatoronto #iyengaryogacanada #yogapractice #certifiediyengaryogateacher #learnyoga #yogaforhealth #yogatoronto #torontoyoga #yogacanada #kukkutasana See more

Yoganidrasana This finally happened after 6 months of seeking and solving. It feels absolutely delicious. As suggested by Guruji Shri BKS Iyengar in the Light on Yoga, I am not able to hold for 30 seconds but even 10 seconds felt very releasing for the back.... As mentioned in Light on Yoga, effects section of Yoganidrasana, this is the most complete forward bend even better than a well practiced Paschimottanasa. It is worth every drop of perspiration. #yoga #asana #iyengaryoga #ashtangayoga #hathayoga #yogaforeveryone #yogawithniren #yogawithnehal #yogaclasses #onlineyogaclasses #iyengaryogatoronto #iyengaryogacanada #yogapractice #certifiediyengaryogateacher #learnyoga

Eka Pada Sirsasana The subject of Yoga is much more than what meets the eye. One has to do the asanas to feel the effects.... For example, looking at this photo one may think that it is only about leg, hip mobility. But when you practice you will realise this asana is very importantly for the neck and back strength to develop. Since the abdominal muscles are contracted the digestive power increases. Until one practices this asana one does not realise the weight and pressure of the leg which rests on the neck. #yoga #asana #iyengaryoga #ashtangayoga #hathayoga #yogaforeveryone #yogawithniren #yogawithnehal #yogaclasses #onlineyogaclasses #iyengaryogatoronto #iyengaryogacanada #yogashorts #EkapadaSirsasana

Kukkutasana or any arm balancing is as much for abdominal walls as it is for arms and legs. Often students ask, if there is weight lifting in yoga? Or if there is core work in yoga asanas?... As you explore the asanas you will learn that every asana provides an opportunity to explore these actions of weight lifting, core development etc. And there is much more than the above too......keep exploring and you will be amazed at the depth of penetration and realization that Yoga offers for body, breath, mind and self culturing. #yoga #asana #iyengaryoga #ashtangayoga #hathayoga #yogaforeveryone #yogawithniren #yogawithnehal #yogaclasses #onlineyogaclasses #iyengaryogatoronto #iyengaryogacanada #yogashorts #yogalife #yogapractice #certifiediyengaryogateacher #learnyoga #yogaforhealth

Eka Pada Sirsasana Excerpt from The Tree of Yoga by Guruji Shri BKS Iyengar You have to become completely and totally absorbed, with devotion, dedication and attention, while performing the pose.... There should be honesty in approach and honesty in presentation. When performing a pose, you have to find out whether your body has accepted the challenge of the mind, or whether the mind has accepted the challenge of the body. #yoga #asana #iyengaryoga #ashtangayoga #hathayoga #yogaforeveryone #yogawithniren #yogawithnehal #yogaclasses #onlineyogaclasses #iyengaryogatoronto #iyengaryogacanada #yogashorts #yogalife #yogapractice #certifiediyengaryogateacher #learnyoga #yogaforhealth #yogatoronto #torontoyoga #yogacanada #yogaintoronto

Regular and focused practice always helps. On March 12th 2020, I needed a lot of height and support to extend forward in Baddha Konasana. Today I am delighted to practice this asana without the props and find more space and poise in the Baddhakonasana forward extension.... Ofcourse the exploration and search for deeper insights will always continue. #yoga #asana #Baddhakonasana #iyengaryoga #ashtangayoga #hathayoga #yogaforeveryone #yogawithniren #yogawithnehal #yogaclasses #onlineyogaclasses #iyengaryogatoronto #iyengaryogacanada #yogashorts #yogalife

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Ganda Bherundasana with wall support

Learning Ganda Bherundasana. As always the wall is a great prop and support to stabilize, press against and launch up. "If the foundation is firm, the building can withstand anything. Yoga is the foundation that allows the self to be converted into the subject". Guruji Shri BKS Iyengar in the Sparks of Divinity... #yoga #asana #iyengaryoga #ashtangayoga #hathayoga #yogaforeveryone #yogawithniren #yogawithnehal #yogaclasses #onlineyogaclasses #iyengaryogatoronto #iyengaryogacanada #yogashorts #yogalife #yogapractice #certifiediyengaryogateacher #learnyoga #yogaforhealth

Correct knowledge is based on three kinds of proof: direct perception, correct inference or deduction, and testimony from authoritative sacred scriptures or experienced persons. Source Light on Yoga sutras of Patanjali by Guruji Shri BKS Iyengar

Eka Pada Galavasana The extended leg needs to be straighter and torso need to extend further but happy with today's practice and effort. #yoga #asana #iyengaryoga #ashtangayoga #hathayoga #yogaforeveryone #yogawithniren #yogawithnehal #yogaclasses #onlineyogaclasses #iyengaryogatoronto #iyengaryogacanada

Eka Pada Galavasana When the mind is stable, then the physical comes. Guruji Shri BKS Iyengar in the Sparks of Divinity... I had never imagined that I would be able to do arm balancings but with regular practice, (once a week) dedicated to arm balancings I am able to see slow but very steady progress. Some asanas look fascinating but also intimidating to attempt, one must keep a calm mind and apply all the skills learnt in the basic asanas and keep practicing and soon you will start understanding the balances and counter balances. You will also understand why Asanas are meditation in action. #yoga #asana #iyengaryoga #ashtangayoga #hathayoga #yogaforeveryone #yogawithniren #yogawithnehal #yogaclasses #onlineyogaclasses #iyengaryogatoronto #iyengaryogacanada #meditationinaction

Just BE there. Sometimes with BODY MAJOR awareness, sensitivity, connectivity and integrity. Sometimes with BREATH MAJOR awareness, sensitivity, connectivity and integrity. Sometimes with MIND MAJOR awareness, sensitivity, connectivity and integrity.... Yoga practice is not only about technically placing the body in a shape. It is about watching the effects of the shape on your Body, breath and mind. The education of Yoga is not only in the how to do the asana but also in the using, observing, maintaining, recognising and developing efficacy and freedom with and in the asana and much more. Inspiration from Prashantji's classes #yoga #asana #iyengaryoga #ashtangayoga #hathayoga #yogaforeveryone #yogawithniren #yogawithnehal #yogaclasses #onlineyogaclasses #iyengaryogatoronto #iyengaryogacanada

These 5 fold fluctuations or modifications of consciousness are based on real perception, or correct knowledge based on fact and proof, unrealnor perverse perception, or illusion, fanciful or imaginary knowledge, knowledge based on sleep, and memory

Urdhva Dhanurasana walking up using the wall Back bends will help you understand and reconnect the back body with front body. Most often the back body is ignored and disconnected in routine life situations.... To connect and invigorate the back body one needs to practice back extensions regularly. #yoga #asana #iyengaryoga #ashtangayoga #hathayoga #yogaforeveryone #yogawithniren #yogawithnehal #yogaclasses #onlineyogaclasses #iyengaryogatoronto #iyengaryogacanada

Pranayama implies a qualification that one must be oriented to breath dynamics of Asanas. Breath-dynamics of Asanas can be learnt in static asanas like Viparita Karani. In the static positions, one is able to look at the rarefied, deeper and refined acts of breathing.... Excerpt from Preliminaries of Pranayama by Prashantji Iyengar #yoga #asana #pranayama #iyengaryoga #ashtangayoga #hathayoga #yogaforeveryone #yogawithniren #yogawithnehal #yogaclasses #onlineyogaclasses #iyengaryogatoronto #iyengaryogacanada #

Simhasana Asanas: The third limb of Yoga is Asana. Asana brings steadiness, health and lightness of limb.... A steady and plesant posture produces mental equilibrium and prevents fickleness of mind. Asanas can be done alone, as the limbs of the body provide the necessary weights and counter-weights. By practicing them one develops agility, balance, endurance and great vitality. #yoga #asana #iyengaryoga #ashtangayoga #hathayoga #yogaforeveryone #yogawithniren #yogawithnehal #yogaclasses #onlineyogaclasses #iyengaryogatoronto #iyengaryogacanada #yogashorts

Fluctuations or modifications of the mind maybe painful or non-painful, cognisable or non-cognisable. Pain maybe hidden in the non-painful state, and non-painful maybe hidden in the painful state. Either may be cognisable or non-cognisable. Excerpt from Light on Yoga sutras of Patanjali by Guruji Shri BKS Iyengar.... #yoga #iyengaryoga #ashtangayoga #hathayoga #yogaforeveryone #yogasutrasofpatanjali #yogasutras