About: Juliana Fair

Juliana began practicing yoga in 1974, discovered the Iyengar method in 1981, and began the certification process in 1986. Today Juliana is a CIYT (Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher) - LEVEL 3 and a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT). Juliana builds her students’ confidence, and at the same time encourages them to learn about their potential and to go beyond their limitations.

Recent Posts by Juliana Fair

Ropes: Have you used them for Yoga?

Ropes: Have you used them for Yoga?
In Iyengar yoga, working with ropes is refer to as Yoga Kurunta (a Kurunta is a puppet in South Indian theater). This is a method of performing a variety of asanas with wall ropes in a playful way and at the same time deepen your understanding of correct actions in asanas, activate muscle groups in…
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Pincha Mayurasana (Forearm Balance)

Pincha - Feather ; Mayura - Peacock Asana - Pose - It is said that Forearm Balance resembles a peacock starting its dance, with his feathers raised and fanned.  Guruji says in Light on Yoga page 287 - "This asana develops the body harmoniously strengthens shoulders, arms and wrists and expands the chest fully." Preparation [caption id="attachment_2945"…
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Virabhadrasana (Warrior) 1 (Variation with Blocks at the Wall)

Virabhadarasana 1 (Warrior 1) is a complex asana that challenges us on all levels(sheaths). But with consistent practice and study it will bring strength, energy, focus, courage and build self-confidence, as all the warrior poses do. In the videos below, you will see 2 variations of Virabhadrasana 1 which will allow beginners and experienced practitioners…
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Why are Standing Poses taught first in Iyengar Yoga?

Why are Standing Poses taught first in Iyengar Yoga?
Asanas are not created out of the blue. They came into existence as a methodical approach to living and are classified systematically. This systematic classification is based on the anatomical structure and function of the body and a sequential progression of movement. Throughout most of our waking hours we stand (or worse sit) on our…
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