JLP Vitality Yoga

01/10/2025

Some wise words to inspire your practice.

"When I stretch, I stretch in such a way that my awareness moves, and a gate of awareness finally opens"
BKS Iyengar

26/09/2025

Excited to welcome everyone interested this weekend to for a workshop on Yoga and the Nervous System.

Minutes from the Maida Vale tube station!

Sept 26, 27, 28

A few last minute spots available 😎

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24/09/2025

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18/09/2025

In yoga, adjusting the spine is not about “straightening the back.”

It’s a living, integrated process—a dialogue between the pelvis, trunk, ribs, limbs, breath, and awareness.

Here’s how the spine finds true balance in asana:
1️⃣ Pelvic Foundation – A steady pelvis aligns the whole spine. Outer thighs lift, hips descend, and energy moves both downward and upward.
2️⃣ Length Through the Trunk – From feet to fingertips, every action extends the spine upward and outward.
3️⃣ Rib & Chest Space – Broadening the ribs and lifting the sternum opens the upper spine, supported by the arms.
4️⃣ Breath Coordination – Inhalation creates extension. Exhalation deepens rotation and softens space within the pelvis and abdomen.
5️⃣ Props as Teachers – Blocks and blankets reveal misalignments and guide length without strain.
6️⃣ Inner Awareness – The most important adjustment is inward: the mind stays centered with the breath, sensing subtle movements.

🌀 The spine is not adjusted in isolation—it’s a symphony of body, breath, and awareness working together.
Next time you practice, notice how your pelvis and ribs influence your spine.

🌍 https://www.bksiyengaryogashala.com/

17/09/2025

You are not broken. ✨
Yoga meets you where you are—body, breath, and soul. 🌸
— Dr. Kausthub Desikachar
Dr. Kausthub Desikachar
Find his full article in the new issue of YOGA Magazine.

17/09/2025

“In backbends, one touches the body physically, mentally, intellectually, consciously and spiritually everywhere.”

BKS Iyengar

It's week 3 of the Pune Cycle: Back Extensions 💛

Have a great week!

26/08/2025