Mandala Iyengar Yoga

01/12/2025

Wishing you a December thats merry & bright ✨🎄💫

Keep an eye on our page for updates of our classes this month & remember to take some time out for you this busy season 🧘🏻‍♀️

28/11/2025

Love this, so true 💖

Unplug for a few minutes now and then 🥰

17/10/2025

Sequence to relief knee pain
The sequence is based on a program developed by B.K.S. Iyengar for the relief of knee pain (as described in his book Yoga for Sports, pages 90–91).
The sequence was presented and practised by Julio Dieguez Papi, a martial artist as well as yoga practitioner and teacher, who is also the model in her drawing.

(Please note that these sequences are recommended to be done only under the supervision of a suitably qualified Iyengar yoga teacher after consultation with your medical practitioner).

16/10/2025

💀 SPOOKY RESTORATIVE YOGA CLASS 💀

🎃 Wednesday 29th October 🎃

👻 7.00 - 8.00 pm 👻

🎃 St. Andrew’s National School Hall, Malahide 🎃

Our Annual Spooky Restorative Yoga class is back!
Wrap up warm & get cosy for this relaxing class, helping you to release tension, stress and stiffness as well as bringing a calmness to the mind 💫

The class is open to all current and new students. All you need to bring is a yoga mat and we will provide the rest.

Places will be limited to please be sure to book in.
Drop in is €15 or included in a paid term.
Any questions just ask 🙏🏼

01/10/2025

Hello October 🍁🎃
Feeling the cosy Autumn vibes creeping in 🧡

01/09/2025

We are back from holidays refreshed & ready to get back to classes this week 🧘🏻‍♀️

Improve your strength, flexibility, balance & bring calm to the mind ✨

Our new 5 week term of Iyengar Yoga classes start this Wednesday 3rd September @7.00 pm in St. Andrew’s National School Hall, Malahide
Drop in option & discounted term rates available

We are also back to classes this week in 🙌🏼
Restorative Yoga back on Tuesday 2nd September @ 11.30 am & Iyengar Yoga back on Thursday 4th September @ 12.00 pm

All classes are suitable for complete beginners to general level students 🩵

Contact Nikki on 0860700347 to book in.
Looking forward to seeing you on your mats 🙏🏼

01/09/2025

September is here 🍂🍁 reminding us that change can be beautiful 🧡

18/08/2025

Holiday mode is on ☀️😎👙🍉⛱️

~ No classes this week or next in Swords or Malahide ~

We are back to classes in September 🩵
• Tuesday 2nd September - Restorative Yoga @11.30am in Gym Plus, Swords
• Wednesday 3rd September - Iyengar Yoga @7.00pm in St. Andrew’s National School Hall, Malahide
• Thursday 4th September - Iyengar Yoga @12.00pm in Gym Plus, Swords

See you all then 🙏🏼🧘🏻‍♀️

01/08/2025

August🌻
Welcoming this new month, letting go of the past & looking forward 💫

15/07/2025

Snippet from our Restorative class today 😌
Every Tuesday @ 11.30 am in Gym Plus, Swords

What are the key techniques and adjustments for the Viparita Karani and Baddha Konasana poses?

Master These 2 Restorative Poses with Precision
🌀VIPARITA KARANI:
✨Initial Positioning
🔹Keep legs straight initially
🔹Elevate pelvis against the wall
🔹Ensure thighs are against the wall
🔹Maintain soft abdomen

✨Support and Props
🔹Use bolsters and blankets for support
🔹Place blanket under bolster, not on top
🔹Adjust distance based on individual body type
🔹Minimize gap between body and support

✨Alignment Principles
🔹Keep sitting bones against the wall
🔹Allow spine to hang slightly
🔹Open hip and groin area
🔹Move head and chest away from wall

🌀BADDHA KONASANA:
✨Leg Positioning
🔹Transition from straight legs to bent legs
🔹Move thighs towards the wall
🔹Use hands to guide thigh movement
🔹Keep feet close together

✨Alignment Techniques
🔹Push thighs towards wall
🔹Ensure sitting bones touch wall
🔹Maintain proper pelvic positioning
🔹Adjust support for stiff participants

🗝️ Key reminders:
🔹 Listen to body's limitations
🔹 Adapt props as needed
🔹 Find alignment and stability
🔹Focus on comfort and proper form

Yoga meets you where you are—props and adjustments help you meet the pose with intelligence and ease.

🌐https://www.bksiyengaryogashala.com/

01/07/2025

Oh my my, hi July ☀️⛱️🐚