{"product_id":"iyase-spring-sequence","title":"IYASE Spring Sequence","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spring sequence was written by Becky Lloyd and illustrated by Svenja Karstens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring represents renewal, growth and the courage required to open up after winter’s season of turning inward. This sequence invites us to open the “windows” of the body — the armpits, chest and side ribs, the front thighs and pelvis, and ultimately the inner window of the heart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginning with standing poses such as Tadasana, Urdhva Hastasana and Urdhva Baddangulyasana, the sequence establishes stability while gradually expanding through the side ribs and the armpit chest. Cycles of Paschima Namaskarasana and Gomukhasana arms mobilize the shoulders and shoulder blades, allowing the chest to broaden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the sequence progresses into upright variations of Parsvottanasana and deeper back extensions, the sternum lifts, the collarbones widen and the front thighs lengthen. The progressive use of props allows the spine to extend naturally while the chest expands more fully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sequence and accompanying article first appeared in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.iyase.org\/news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIYASE Spring 2026 Newsletter\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecky Lloyd is the director of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audubonyoga.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAudubon Yoga Studio\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a Level 3 Certified Iyengar Yoga teacher.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Svejar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54041046581587,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0640\/7425\/2534\/files\/SvejarIYASESpringSequence.jpg?v=1781862680","url":"https:\/\/shop.svejar.com\/products\/iyase-spring-sequence","provider":"Svejar Yoga Illustrations","version":"1.0","type":"link"}