Aileen Slein Yoga: 2012

YOGA

I am a certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher in Galway and approaching the final stages of my pregnancy I decided to blog about how beneficial I have found my Yoga practice to be.

I have Scoliosis since childhood and I believe that without my daily practice my back would have been a lot more problematic.

So this is some info of my pregnancy practice how it has helped me.

Benefits of my Yoga practice:
This has been great for maintaining tone and strength in the legs and arms, when other cardio exercises becomes less viable during pregnancy the standing poses provides great way of maintaining the tone and strength in the body. The 90' turn of the leg is hip opening starting to work into the flexibility of the hips. The lateral extension is excellent for the spine, for creating space in areas that are being compressed by the growing bump and It also maintains strength and flexibility in the spine.

I am not qualified to teach Pregnancy Yoga but I have been able to continue my yoga practice which has been brilliant for my pregnancy

Iyengar Yoga Classes In Galway - Pose 6

Galway Iyengar Yoga Classes, with Aileen Slein, in several locations across both Galway City and Galway County. The Iyengar Yoga Classes will run on eight-week courses in The Corrib Dance Studio at Briar Hill Business Park, The Maldron Hotel in Oranmore and The Burren Yoga Centre in Kinvara.

Iyengar Yoga is one of the leading types of yoga practiced worldwide and has many benefits; from overall well being, increasing flexibility, suppleness and toning. Iyengar Yoga is used by many leading sports people and runners for its excellent therapeutic benefits and prevention of injury.

Iyengar Yoga has been used by several premiership football teams including Manchester United and in fact Ryan Gigs has attributed it to the longevity of his career. Yoga Classes are also fantastic for people who suffer from sciatica or other back related injuries.

Aileen Slein will be running Yoga Workshops in Galway over the next few months. To book onto a Galway Iyengar Yoga Course in any of the Galway City or Galway County locations contact Aileen Slein on aileenslein@gmail.com or 086 039 93 58.
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Ardha Padmasana (Half Lotus Position)

1. This is a common posture for meditation. There is also a flow to help you remain supple in meditation.

2. From a seated position cross the legs.

3. Place one foot on top of the opposite thigh.

4. Place the hands on the knees.

5. Touch the first finger with the thumb and extend the other fingers out.

6. The hands can also be placed in front of the chest in prayer position for meditation.

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Iyengar Yoga Classes In Galway - Pose 5

1. The mythic 'King Of The Birds' The Vehicle Of Vishnu, Eagle Pose.

2. This pose is good for ankles, calves, thighs,hips and shoulders.

3. Particularly good for aiding lower back pain and sciatica.

4. It will also improve concentration and sense of balance.

5. This is a good pose to do pre-inversions Adho Mukha Vrksasana and Sirsasana.

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Iyengar Yoga Classes In Galway - Pose 4

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Iyengar Yoga Classes In Galway - Pose 3

1. Ustrasana stretches the entire front of the body, the ankles, thighs, groins, abdomen, chest, and throat. It targets and stretches the deep hip flexors (psoas) and strengthens back muscles.

2. It greatly improves posture and stimulates the organs of the abdomen and neck.

3. In the beginning, a chair behind you is a good way to learn to lift and lengthen the front of the body without trying to move back. Also in the beginning keep the head level and don’t bring it back.

4. Yoga poses to prepare for this are:
Bhujangasana
Dhanurasana
Salabhasana
Setu Bandha
Supta Virasana
Urdhva Mukha Svanasana
Virasana

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Iyengar Yoga Classes In Galway - Pose 2

1. Spiritual warrior who does battle with the universal enemy, self-ignorance (avidya) - the ultimate source of all our suffering.

2. This pose is one of the three warrior variations. It stretches the chest, lungs, shoulders, neck, belly and groins (psoas). It strengthens the shoulders,arms, the muscles of the back, thighs, calves and ankles. It is also excellent for the relief of sciatica pain.

3. Virabhandrasana 1 can be prepared by most of the standing pose and it is the pose used to move into Virabhandrasana 3. It is an excellent pose to pre back bending.

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Iyengar Yoga Classes In Galway - Pose 1

1. This pose stretches the abdomen, thighs, deep hip flexors (psoas), knees and ankles. It strengthens the arches of the feet and relieves tired legs. It is also great for the relief of menstrual tension.

2. This is an intense pose and if you have any knee or back issues you should avoid doing this full pose. What is possible to do is the pose but with bolsters or blankets therefore not taking the pose down to the flat of the floor, which will still give benefit of the pose but without any risk of harm to the body.

3. Badha Konasana, Gomukasana (Leg Variation) and Virasana are good poses to build into the pose and is a great pose to prepare for standing and particularly back-bending poses.

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