When Janet MacLeod took her first Iyengar Yoga class in London in 1978, it was love at first pose. Since then, she has studied with the Iyengar family in India and in the West; for these teachings, she is extremely grateful. She has been teaching in San Francisco and around the world since 1982. During her long career as a yoga instructor, she has discovered that students absorb what she has to offer more effectively in a relaxed atmosphere. She is motivated to uphold the authentic teachings while spreading the joy of yoga. Learn more at jmacleodyoga.com.

A Well-Rounded Iyengar Yoga Class
Janet MacLeod - Course ID: M1MACL

Saturday, January 19 — 8:00am - 10:00am
Main Conference - Session 1
Mixed Levels

Unlike other systems, Iyengar Yoga doesn't have set sequences or asanas, and classes therefore often focus on one type of pose. These factors make it hard for students to know how to approach creating a home practice. We'll cover asanas from all categories—standing, forward extensions/twists, backward extensions, and inversions—helping you to form an ideal daily home practice.

What to bring: A mat, a long belt, a block and three blankets
Mostly asana.

Penetrate More Deeply With Props
Janet MacLeod - Course ID: M4MACL

Sunday, January 20 — 8:00am - 10:00am
Main Conference - Session 4
Continue Your Education

BKS Iyengar initially designed props for weak or unwell students to assist them in the practice of asanas. Over the years, this original use has extended into the use of props for all. Skillful use of props can strengthen, stretch, support, open, create resistance, give a sense of direction, develop awareness, and give confidence. Come learn how to use props—and bring your practice to a new level.

What to bring: A mat, a long belt, a block and three blankets

Heavenly Hanumanasana
Janet MacLeod - Course ID: M6MACL

Sunday, January 20 — 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Conference - Session 6
Mixed Levels

The key to getting into a more advanced pose safely and with relative ease is skillful sequencing. Come learn a series of postures that will prepare you for Hanumanasana, also known as "the splits." Experience a balance of steadiness and ease as described in Patanjali's Yoga Sutra, perhaps even getting into a pose you never thought you could. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**

What to bring: A mat, a long strap, a block and three blankets
Mostly asana.