Resources

This page provides the following resources, which are available for anyone to use:

  • Practice Sequences which can be used by students when practicing at home. General sequences are provided in addition to those for specific conditions / circumstances.

  • Articles which provide valuable information about Iyengar yoga; the benefits and reasons to practice certain groups of yoga poses; yoga philosophy; and more.

  • Videos including a free 6 week beginner yoga course; 5 videos exploring individual standing poses in further detail; and 2 recordings by Stephanie Quirk who is a world leader in Yoga Therapy.

  • Links to other Iyengar Yoga teachers and organisations.

Practice Sequences

  • Back Bend Sequence

    A Backbend sequence by Petra

  • Children's Sequence

    A sequence for Children

  • Compactness & Expansion Part 1

    This sequence is from Part 1 of Stephanie Quirks Compactness & Expansion Series. This class can be purchased here.

  • Compactness & Expansion Part 2

    This sequence is from Part 2 of Stephanie Quirks Compactness & Expansion Series. This class can be purchased here.

  • Emmotional Stability Sequence

    This Sequence was created by BKS Iyengar to help students develop emotional stability. This sequence was taught in a class by Stephanie Quirk in a 4-part series titled “The Yoga We Are Now In”. You can purchase this class here.

  • Foundation Sequence

    A sequence suitable for students new to Yoga

  • Home Practice Sequence Level 1 Sequence 1

    Home Practice Sequence Level 1 Sequence 1 by the Iyengar Yoga Institute of New York

  • Home Practice Sequence Level 1 Sequence 2

    Home Practice Sequence Level 1 Sequence 2 by the Iyengar Yoga Institute of New York

  • Home Practice Sequence Level 1 Sequence 3

    Home Practice Sequence Level 1 Sequence 3 by the Iyengar Yoga Institute of New York

  • Home Practice Sequence Level 1 Sequence 4

    Home Practice Sequence Level 1 Sequence 4 by the Iyengar Yoga Institute of New York

  • Immune Sequence

    This Sequence was given out at the Iyengar Institute in Pune when it was closed due to an outbreak of a virulent flu. This sequence was taught in a class by Stephanie Quirk in a 4-part series titled “The Yoga We Are Now In”. You can purchase this class here.

  • Mens Restorative Sequence

    A restorative sequence for men by Simon Joannou

  • Menstruation Sequence

    Menstruation sequence as taught by Geeta & BKS Iyengar

  • Recover Sequence

    This sequence is from a class taught by Stephanie Quirk titled “Recover”. This class is suitable for students who are suffering from Systemic Exertion Intolerance Disorder. This condition encompasses “long-covid”, “chronic fatigue syndrome”, and “myalgic encephalomyelitis” (ME), it is the background of many other immune-based disorders. This form of fatigue is as difficult to live with as it is to alleviate. In the programme 'RECOVER' it is this situation that we will address through an understanding of the yoga applications.. This class can be purchased here.

  • Restorative Sequence

    A restorative practice by Bobby Clennel

  • Sequence for Lower Back Pain

    Sequence for chronic lower back pain from the National Association of the United States

  • Shock & Tremor Sequence

    This sequence was created by BKS Iyengar as a restorative practice to help build emotional strength. This sequence was taught in a class by Stephanie Quirk in a 4-part series titled “The Yoga We Are Now In”. You can purchase this class here.

  • Standing Poses

    Sequence of standing poses

  • Teenagers Sequence

    A sequence for Teenagers

  • The Trestle Part 1 - Supine & Prone Poses

    This sequence is part of a class that was taught by Stephanie Quirk in a 4-part series titled “The Trestle”. You can purchase this class here.

  • The Trestle Part 2 - Seated & Standing Poses

    This sequence is part of a class that was taught by Stephanie Quirk in a 4-part series titled “The Trestle”. You can purchase this class here.

  • The Trestle Part 3 - Sirsasana & Backbends

    This sequence is part of a class that was taught by Stephanie Quirk in a 4-part series titled “The Trestle”. You can purchase this class here.

  • The Trestle Part 4 - Backbends & Sarvangasana

    This sequence is part of a class that was taught by Stephanie Quirk in a 4-part series titled “The Trestle”. You can purchase this class here.

  • Travel Sequence

    Sequence that helps to lessen the side-effects of long-distance travel from the Iyengar Yoga Institute of Berlin

  • Yoga Kurunta Part 1 - Standing poses

    This sequence is part of a class that was taught by Stephanie Quirk in a 5-part series titled “Yoga Kurunta”. You can purchase this class here.

  • Yoga Kurutna Part 2 - Twists & Forward Bends

    This sequence is part of a class that was taught by Stephanie Quirk in a 5-part series titled “Yoga Kurunta”. You can purchase this class here.

  • Yoga Kurunta Part 3 - Inversions

    This sequence is part of a class that was taught by Stephanie Quirk in a 5-part series titled “Yoga Kurunta”. You can purchase this class here.

  • Yoga Kurunta Part 4 - Backbends

    This sequence is part of a class that was taught by Stephanie Quirk in a 5-part series titled “Yoga Kurunta”. You can purchase this class here.

  • Yoga Kurunta Part 5 - Into a Deeper Space

    This sequence is part of a class that was taught by Stephanie Quirk in a 5-part series titled “Yoga Kurunta”. You can purchase this class here.

Articles

  • Conversion to Inversions

    An article written by Shayna Ogden looking at why we do inversions/

  • Hand Stand Preparation

    A reference sheet providing details for Hand Stand / Full Arm Balance preparation (Adho Mukha Vrksasana)

  • Head Stand Preparation

    A reference sheet providing details for Head Stand preparation (Salamba Sirsasana)

  • Interview on Backbends

    A transcribed interview on backbends with BKS Iyengar in 1991 from a Back Bends intensive

  • Interview with Stephanie Quirk

    Interview with Stephanie Quirk courtesy of Sydney Meniere’s Support Group

  • Inverted Postures in Iyengar Yoga

    An article written by Pixie Lillas exploring the reason behind the emphasis in Iyengar Yoga on inverted postures such as Sirsasana (Headstand) and Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand)

  • Restorative Asana fo Men

    An article about Restorative Poses for Men written by Geeta Iyengar

  • Shoulder Stand Preparation

    A reference sheet providing details for Shoulder Stand preparation (Salamba Sarvangasana)

  • Teaching Therepeutic Yoga

    An article about teaching therepeutic yoga by Stephanie Quirk, Courtesy of “Dipika” vol.49 (2017), Journal of the Iyengar Yoga Institute, London Maida Vale

  • The Hall Was Quiet & Cool

    An article about practice in the hall at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute (RIMYI) by Stephanie Quirk

  • The Knee

    An article about the structure of knee & asanas for various benefits by Alan Goode from Yoga Mandir

  • The Practice of Women During the Whole Month

    An article titled ‘The Practice of Women During the Whole Month’ by Geeta Iyengar

  • Understanding Iyengar Yoga

    An article about Iyengar Yoga written by Pixie Lillas from Balmain Iyengar Yoga School

  • Why are we concerned about Menstruation?

    An article titled ‘Why are we concerned about menstruation in Iyengar yoga? by Shayna Ogden from Ballarat Iyengar Yoga

  • What is Iyengar Yoga?

    An article written by Marrickville Yoga about Iyengar Yoga

  • Why Standing Poses?

    An article titled ‘Why do we focus so much on Standing Poses in Iylinkengar Yoga written by Shayna Ogden from Ballarat Iyengar Yoga

  • Yamas & Niyamas: Training Principles not Commandments

    An article about Yamas & Niyamas by Stephanie Quirk, Courtesy of “Samachar” Spring/Summer 2018, The Iyengar Yoga

Videos

The Magic & Mystery of Yoga Therapy with Stephanie Quirk. A transcript from this talk can be found here.

Yoga Gives Purpose & Meaning to Life with Stephanie Quirk.

Marrickville Yoga Beginners Course - Lesson 1

Marrickville Yoga Beginners Course - Lesson 2

Marrickville Yoga Beginners Course - Lesson 3

Marrickville Yoga Beginners Course - Lesson 4

Marrickville Yoga Beginners Course - Lesson 5

Marrickville Yoga Beginners Course - Lesson 6

A closer look at Vrksasana (Tree Pose)

A closer look at Virabhadrasana 2 (Warrior Pose 2)

A closer look at jumping feet apart

A closer look at Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose)

A closer look at Salamba Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand)

Links

  • Australian Iyengar Yoga Association

    BKS Iyengar Yoga Association of Australia website

  • BKS Iyengar Website

    Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute (RIMYI) the BKS Iyengar website

  • Lois Steinberg

    Lois Steinberg website including upcoming workshop schedule

  • New York Iyengar Yoga Association

    Iyengar Yoga Association of Greater New York website

  • New Zealand Iyengar Yoga Association

    Iyengar Yoga Association of New Zealand website

  • Stephanie Quirk

    Stephanie Quirk website includes upcoming workshop schedule

  • United Kingdom Iyengar Yoga Association

    BKS Iyengar Yoga Teachers’ Association (UK) website

  • United Stated Iyengar Yoga Association

    The Iyengar Yoga National Association of the United States website