A Sequence to Increase Optimism and Joy

Tamas is a state where one lacks energy, and there is lethargy and laziness. One may feel down and even depressed. The sequence is energetic, opens the chest, and encourages deep inhalations to clear up the clouds of despair.

Yoga Therapy Principles

Eyal explains how yoga therapy works and how it can serve as a curative, as well as a preventive way to restore and keep our health and well-being.

The presentation also includes many quotes from B.K.S. Iyengar on this subject.

Establishing and Structuring Self-Practice

How to start self-practice at home and advice for students who already practice at home and wish to deepen their practice (published in the British IYUK magazine, 2015).

A Short Index for the Photos in Light on Yoga

The book “Light on Yoga” contains 602 photos, it’s a treasure trove because Guruji’s photos are inspirational. However, because the book covers so many asanas it isn’t easy to find a photo of a specific asana. In order to help with quickly finding a photo. Here is a short index according to the asanas families.

A Short Sequence for Beginners

From Eyal’s book Props for Yoga Volume I – Standing Asanas. This short sequence can be a starting point for self-practice. Because the sequence involves minimal props, it can be done anywhere.

Forward Bends for Beginners

From Eyal’s book Props for Yoga Volume II – Forward Extensions. Includes standing poses, forward extensions, and the Sarvangasana cycle.

An Intermediate Level Sequence

From Eyal’s book Props for Yoga Volume III – Inverted Asanas. This is an intermediate-level sequence that starts with some standing poses and shoulder openings, before moving to the inversions. Supta Vīrāsana is given as relaxation between the active standing poses and the inversions which follow.

Restorative & Prānāyāma – for Advanced and Intermediate

From Eyal’s book The Extended Chair for Yoga. This sequence includes several supported backbends that open the chest and prepare for Prāņāyāma. You may do this sequence, or parts of it, in your morning Prāņāyāma session.

Home & Office Practice

From Eyal’s book The Extended Chair for Yoga. Practice this sequence at home or at your workplace. It is simple, short, and doesn’t require special props – all you need is a regular chair. You may practice it a few times a day, whenever you feel the need to refresh.

Utthita Trikoṇāsana with a Chair

In this article, Eyal shows many ways to improve the practice of Utthita Trikoṇāsana with a chair. The chair is used to study this pose profoundly and understand the actions one needs to do while performing it.  Many more ways to use the chair are described in Eyal’s book The Extended Chair for Yoga.