When the shock absorbers of the back have been worn down or compromised, when parts of the spine itself have splintered or broken, how can we continue to practice effectively?
An Iyengar yoga practice that integrates props and detailed instructions that are actionable, can give new life to underused muscles and relief to overused muscles. When skillfully done, this work can positively address the nervous system and the organic body and help ameliorate the symptoms of a herniated disk, spondylolysis, and spondylolisthesis.
We will discuss concepts, look at images of discs and vertebrae, and employ props to create space, leverage and traction. Old and new ways to care for the spine and its cushioning parts and muscles will be addressed.
This workshop is open to Iyengar Yoga teachers and students with a minimum of 6-12 months of practice.
Bio
Peggy has been practicing Iyengar Yoga since 1967. She began teaching in Vancouver in 1975. With guidance from Geeta Iyengar, Peggy has been using yoga practice to provide relief from Spondylolisthesis and prevent it from progressing in herself and her students. Now a Level 3 CIYT, she has led workshops in Austin, Mexico and Panama. She has served as an assessor for IYNAUS and volunteered for the IYNAUS and IYASCUS boards. Currently she is teaching workshops at the Iyengar Yoga Institute of New York and online via Pegasus.
Props
One double buckle belt, one 8 foot regular one-buckle belt, mat, 5 blankets, bolster, 2 blocks, one yoga chair or flat-bottomed, armless chair, a clear wall and, if possible, a door that shuts securely.
If you do not have a double buckle belt you can buy one here.
Recording
You will have unlimited access to the recording of this workshop for 2 weeks after the live workshop is processed and uploaded (a day or two after the live workshop). Replays are available at our recording archive hosted on Union.
Continuing Education Credits
Continuing education credits with IYNAUS are available. If you’d like to receive CE credit with IAYT, visit here for instructions on how to petition for non-APD credit for this workshop.
Pricing
Fee: $60
Payment
You are able to register for classes on the IYT website. Upon payment, you will receive a Zoom link for the live workshop as well as a code to access the replay of the recording for 2 weeks after the workshop is uploaded. Note that we do not supply separate invoices and that workshop registration is non-refundable.
Access
By signing up for any workshop you agree that access is personal to you and limited only to you. The link(s) may not be forwarded to any other person who has not paid to participate in the workshop. If two people participate via the link in a shared space, both must be paid participants. IYT has the right to terminate your access to the workshop if the link is used by individuals other than you and you will not be entitled to any refund.
