St. Paul Yoga Center

Stability and Freedom in Twists & Forward Bends

We often think of twists and forward bends as quiet poses. Cooling. Introspective. Restful.

But when approached with care, they teach us something far more profound:
How stability creates freedom.

In this mini-workshop, we’ll explore:

• How grounding the legs brings lightness to the spine
• How containment in the abdomen creates space for breath
• How steadiness allows deeper release
• How alignment clarifies experience

Twists teach us integration.
Forward bends teach us surrender.
Both require intelligence, not force.

If you’ve ever wondered how to find more space without collapsing…
or more depth without strain…
this workshop is for you.

Join me for an afternoon of thoughtful practice rooted in the Iyengar method.

📍 St. Paul Yoga Center
📅 February 21, 2026 1-4 pm
🔗 Registration at stpaulyogacenter.com

Let’s explore stability so that freedom can arise.

Back extensions aren’t about bending deeper.
They’re about changing how you extend.

On January 24, we’re diving into Technique & Transformation in Back Extensions
through the precision and intelligence of the Iyengar Method.

This isn’t a “drop-back” class.
It’s about learning how back extensions educate the spine, awaken the nervous system, and transform your practice from the inside out.

If backbends feel stuck, strained, or intimidating—
this session will change your relationship with them.

✨ Thoughtful sequencing
✨ Intelligent use of support
✨ Lasting transformation, not temporary shape

Join me, Susan Johnson, for a practice that goes beyond flexibility.

Why Practice Iyengar Yoga?

✨ Clear alignment for safe, intelligent movement
✨ Props that make yoga accessible to every body
✨ Build strength and flexibility with awareness
✨ Therapeutic and supportive for injuries and stress
✨ Develop focus, steadiness, and calm
✨ Learn progressively in a thoughtful sequence
✨ Rooted in the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar
✨ A practice that grows with you over time

Join me, Susan Johnson, for Iyengar Yoga classes grounded in precision, care, and tradition.

📍 All levels welcome ✨Sundays at 4:00 pm CT & Wednesdays at 3:00 pm CT ✨✨In person and online

Why Practice Iyengar Yoga?

✨ Clear alignment for safe, intelligent movement
✨ Props that make yoga accessible to every body
✨ Build strength and flexibility with awareness
✨ Therapeutic and supportive for injuries and stress
✨ Develop focus, steadiness, and calm
✨ Learn progressively in a thoughtful sequence
✨ Rooted in the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar
✨ A practice that grows with you over time

Join me, Susan Johnson, for Iyengar Yoga classes grounded in precision, care, and tradition.

📍 All levels welcome🧘🏽‍♀️🧘🏾‍♂️🧘🏻‍♀️🧘🏻 Sundays 4-6 PM and Wednesdays 3-4:30 PM 🪷

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Don’t miss this incredible workshop with Randy Just! There’s still time to sign up at IYAUM.org!

🌟 EXCITING WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT located at The St. Paul Yoga Center!🌟

Join Senior CIYT Randy Just for an immersive Iyengar Yoga workshop experience with the IYAUM region!

📅 April 4-6, 2025
🎯 Deepen your practice
💫 Transform your understanding
🧘‍♀️ Learn precise alignment
✨ Experience hands-on adjustments

Randy Just brings over two decades of teaching expertise to this transformative workshop. His dynamic teaching style combines precision, clarity, and warmth - making complex poses accessible while challenging you to grow.

Whether you're looking to refine your practice or break through plateaus, this workshop will give you the tools and insights you need to evolve your yoga journey.

Don't miss this opportunity to study with one of Dallas's most respected Iyengar Yoga teachers!

Register now under the events tab- spaces are limited!

Please join us tomorrow from 10am-noon. William Prottengeier is one of the most experienced yoga teachers in the Midwest. He has taught yoga for 45 years!

St. Paul Yoga Center Always run by students and teachers of yoga, our yoga center embraces diversity with 12 teachers enco

Join our esteemed yoga teacher William Prottengeier for his annual Auspicious Beginnings Yoga Class on New Year's Day from 10am-Noon in our spacious Selby Studio. This is a great way to start off your New Year, see old friends, make new friends, and get to enjoy yoga instruction from one of the most experienced yoga instructors around (45 years of yoga teaching!). Register here: https://stpaulyogacenter.com/schedule/

St. Paul Yoga Center Always run by students and teachers of yoga, our yoga center embraces diversity with 12 teachers enco