"Activate: Standing Poses — Grounding from 2 Feet" • 3-Class Asana Family Series (2/3)

In Iyengar Yoga, standing poses are not just a starting point — they are the fertile ground on which the entire practice is built. Through standing poses we learn to balance and ground the body, condition the joints, and develop muscles that are both supple and strong. The understanding cultivated here carries into every other category of asana.

Standing poses are where the body learns to know itself. They wake us up — physically and mentally — developing the kind of strength and stability that isn't just useful in practice but felt in daily life. Balance is not just a physical skill — it is a reflection of how well the body is organized, how efficiently it distributes weight, and how intelligently it meets the ground. When the foundation is unstable, that instability ripples upward through every pose and every movement. When it is strong and well-organized, the whole body benefits — poses become more accessible, movement more easeful, and the sense of groundedness extends beyond the mat.

This three-class series focuses on the standing pose family — examining and exploring how grounding from two feet awakens the body, builds strength, and moves the practitioner away from instability and toward a foundation that is both reliable and refined. Whether you are looking to deepen what you already know or develop a clearer understanding of why standing poses are practiced the way they are, this series offers the depth and detail to make that possible.

We invite you to join in "Activate: Standing Poses — Grounding from 2 Feet" • 3-Class Asana Family Series is an Intermediate level class.  

🗓️ Thursdays in September 3-Class Series: (3rd, 10th & 24th) from 6:45 PM - 8:15 PM CEST / Italy.

💰 Save $30 when registering for the entire 3-class series or drop-in for $38.*

🎞️ Recordings access included for 30-days.

🧱 Props required here & preparing for class here. 

ℹ️ Info on:

•  Pre-requisites here.

• David Meloni's method of teaching here.

Please email [email protected] with any questions or comments. 🙏