Nikki Costello is a Certified Level 3 Iyengar Yoga Teacher (CIYT) and a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT). For 27 years, her teaching has been inspired by annual trips to India including RIMYI (Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute) the study of scriptural and philosophical texts and a daily practice of meditation. In 2013-2014, she was a contributing editor at Yoga Journal, writing the magazine’s “Basics Column,” and in 2016, Nikki was named one of the 100 Most Influential Teachers in America. She is currently completing an MA in Traditions of Yoga and Meditation at SOAS, University of London.
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A fast-paced intermediate to advanced Iyengar Yoga practice for splitting the legs in various positions that progresses from standing poses like Standing Split to inversions like Handstand at the wall. Props Required: 3 blankets, a wall.
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This slow-paced Iyengar Yoga class focuses on repetitive, rhythmic movement to lengthen the spine and open the hips with a variety of forward extensions. Props Required: 3 blankets, 1 bolster, 1 belt.
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An advanced Iyengar Yoga class for practicing inversions with Uttanasana, Prasarita Padottanasana and variations of Sirsasana and Sarvangasana. Learn to build stamina by holding poses for longer periods of time with minimal instruction. Props required: 1 belt, 4 blankets, 1 block. Props suggested: a wall.