The Iyengar Yoga Practice
is one of the modern interpretations of Yoga, the ancient Indian
exercise routine developed thousands of years ago. This form of the
routine was developed by B. K. S. Iyengar in the early 60s. In this form
of exercise routine, the yogi performs different postures with the help
of props – ropes, blocks, and mats.
The exercise routine, known to help in managing chronic pain and body alignment issues, become very popular in the world.
Why use props?
There
are numerous reasons why props are used in this exercise routine.
Firstly, these tools provide essential support to the novice yogi in
getting the posture right. Secondly, these pieces of equipment direct
the body to correct the breathing technique as well as posture to attain
maximum results. Lastly, these tools help the body in relaxing as well
as intensifying the results of the exercise.
Some of the most common props used:
- Yoga mats
- Straps
- Bolster
- Neck pillows
- Headbands
- Meditation pillows
- Blankets
In
most of the exercise routine, these pieces of equipment use either in
combination or on their own. At yoga studios like the Namastday Yoga
Center (http://www.namastday.com/), you can learn a lot about Iyengar Yoga Practiceand how to use props to get the exercise postures right. To know more, call (310) 923-9922.