Fuel & Forge Your Practice. Weekly Classes with David Meloni
Weekly Classes Offered.
• Recordings included with registrations.
• Class descriptions at bottom.
Weekly Classes by Level Via Zoom in English
(View special topic classes at bottom.)
Drop-ins, 10-class & 20-class packages available • Recordings included with registrations.
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BASICS & INTERMEDIATE ASANA CLASS
• FRIDAYS, 6:30 - 8:00 PM CET (Italy)
Recommended for students that are beginners in Iyengar Yoga AND for students that want to build on the foundational aspects and understanding of the key actions to enhance their overall practice regardless of skill level.
CLASS FOCUS:
Supports and props to help lay the foundation and achieve the proper actions in the poses.
Repetitive and slower pacing to allow for easier application of actions in each pose.
More time preparing poses.
Inversions (no variations at this level). Alternatives to Inversions given when is needed / appropriate.
PRE-REQUISITES:
No pre-requisites.
No therapeutics. Students have to be able to manage their own physical issues.
PROPS:
3 sticky mats, 2 backless yoga chairs, 2 bolsters, 4 bricks, 4 regular length belts or 2 long belts, and 4 blankets (or more).
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INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED ASANA CLASS
• TUESDAYS, 6:00 - 8:00 PM CET (Italy)
Recommended for students that have a solid foundation of Iyengar Yoga and is interested in going deeper in their practice with more challenging poses.
CLASS FOCUS:
Approaching and attempting final poses up to the Intermediate level and introduction of more advanced poses.
Faster pacing.
Supports and props to help attain poses and their deeper effects.
Inversions and their variations. (Alternatives to Inversions given when is needed / appropriate.)
PRE-REQUISITES:
A minimum of 2 years of Iyengar Yoga practice.
5 minute free - standing Salamba Sirsasana I in the middle of the room.
5 minute free - standing Salamba Sarvangasana I in the middle of the room.
Can push up into Urdhva Dhanurasana directly from the floor.
No therapeutics. Students have to be able to manage their own physical issues.
PROPS:
3 sticky mats, 2 backless yoga chairs, 2 bolsters, 4 bricks, 4 regular length belts or 2 long belts, and 4 blankets (or more).
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ADVANCED ASANA CLASS
• SUNDAYS, 4:30 - 6:30 PM CET (Italy)
Recommended for students that are experienced Iyengar Yoga practitioners and is interested in the Advanced asanas and a more advanced approach of practice to develop and better absorb the deeper effects of practice.
CLASS FOCUS:
Approaching and attempting Advanced level asanas in a progressive and accessible manner with and without supports / props.
Final stages of Asanas in previous levels without supports.
PRE-REQUISITES:
A minimum of 5 years of Iyengar Yoga practice.
10 minute free - standing Salamba Sirsasana I in the middle of the room.
10 minute free - standing Salamba Sarvangasana I.
Can push up into Urdhva Dhanurasana directly from the floor.
No therapeutics. Students have to be able to manage their own physical issues.
PROPS:
3 sticky mats, 2 backless yoga chairs, 2 bolsters, 4 bricks, 4 regular length belts or 2 long belts, and 4 blankets (or more).
Special Topic Classes Via Zoom (in English)
Drop-ins, 10-class & 20-class packages available • Recordings included with registrations.
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ADJUSTMENTS & ASANA CLASS
• THURSDAYS, 7:00 - 8:30 PM CET (Italy)
Recommended for students that want to benefit from individualized feedback and corrections. See how they can accelerate and reshape your understanding of your poses and your relationship to them.
By taking in feedback and applying “introspection and insight” a deeper understanding arises and you can connect more fully to the power of Yoga.
Ultimately, the transformative quality of prajna (absorbed knowledge) is fostered.
PRE-REQUISITES:
A minimum of 2 years of Iyengar Yoga practice.
5 minute free - standing Salamba Sirsasana I in the middle of the room.
5 minute free - standing Salamba Sarvangasana I in the middle of the room.
Can push up into Urdhva Dhanurasana directly from the floor.
No therapeutics. Students have to be able to manage their own physical issues.
PROPS:
3 sticky mats, 2 backless yoga chairs, 2 bolsters, 4 bricks, 4 regular length belts or 2 long belts, and 4 blankets (or more).
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SKILLFUL SEQUENCING SERIES • MAY
LUMBAR SPINE: Building Balance From Lordosis • May Topic
3-Class Series OR Drop-In
FRIDAYS, 11:00 - 1:00 PM CEST (Italy)
Recommended for students that are interested in the David Meloni’s thoughtful and insightful preparation and building up of asanas. This systemactic approach helps students to better understand and develop the key elements within each pose to bring it into their personal practice and teaching.
CLASS FOCUS:
Progressive and systematic breaking down and building up of the poses with supports / props to bring essential awareness and understanding.
PRE-REQUISITES:
A minimum of 2 years of Iyengar Yoga practice.
5 minute free - standing Salamba Sirsasana I in the middle of the room.
5 minute free - standing Salamba Sarvangasana I in the middle of the room.
Can push up into Urdhva Dhanurasana directly from the floor.
No therapeutics. Students have to be able to manage their own physical issues.
See details • click here.
PROPS:
3 sticky mats, 2 backless yoga chairs, 2 bolsters, 4 bricks, 4 regular length belts or 2 long belts, 4 blankets (or more), and open wall space.
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PRANAYAMA BASICS CLASS
• THURSDAYS, 4:30 - 5:45 PM CET (Italy)
“Pranayama Basics” is a series of classes intended to support the beginner, as well as the student that has an established Pranayama practice. What is common to both sets of students is the recognition that a firm foundation in the basics is essential in one’s practice. David Meloni will focus on how to:
1) Use props to understand and support varying physical and mental affects.
2) Create stability and space through actions and attention.
3) Cultivate the art of observation to witness and experience the nuanced and profound aspects of Pranayama.
PRE-REQUISITES:
A minimum of 2 years of Iyengar Yoga practice.
No therapeutics. Students have to be able to manage their own physical issues.
PROPS:
3 sticky mats, 2 backless yoga chairs, 2 bolsters, 4 bricks, 4 regular length belts or 2 long belts, and 4 blankets (or more).