Special Topics Series
Deepen Your Understanding. Expand Your Practice.
Tuesdays 6:15-7:15pm | Every 2 Weeks
Ongoing
A year-long exploration of focused themes —from seasonal practices and therapeutic work to fundamental principles that transform how you approach every pose.
Available in-studio and livestream
Use any class pass • Recordings included
What Makes This Series Different
Most yoga classes cover a broad range of poses. These classes go deeper.
Each session focuses on a single topic—giving you time to study, question, and truly understand the practice.
What You'll Gain:
Therapeutic Intelligence
Learn to address neck tension, knee pain, hip tightness, and lower back discomfort at their source—not just the symptoms.
Foundational Principles
Study the concepts B.K.S. Iyengar taught that apply to every pose: where extension originates, how to balance effort and ease, the relationship between stability and mobility.
Seasonal Alignment
Practice sequences that support your body through the year's natural rhythms—building immunity in winter, opening in spring, staying active in summer, releasing in fall.
Accessible to All Levels
Whether you're in Foundations or Advanced classes, these themes deepen your understanding and meet you where you are.
This Series Is For You If:
✓ You want to understand why certain poses help specific conditions
✓ You have a specific area of tension or discomfort you want to address
✓ You're curious about the deeper principles that make Iyengar Yoga unique
✓ You want focused work you can't always get in a general class
✓ You're building a home practice and need guidance on what to focus on
2026 Schedule
WINTER: Building Foundations
January 13 • Supporting Immunity Through Seasonal Practice
January 27 • Observing Effort and Exhaustion
February 10 • Building Strength Through Standing Asanas
February 24 • Quieting the Mind Through Forward Extensions
SPRING: Opening & Renewal
March 10 • Addressing Cervical and Upper Shoulder Tension
March 24 • Opening to Spring: Exploring Backbends
April 7 • Hip Opening After Winter
April 21 • Working With Hip and Gluteal Tension
LATE SPRING: Preparing for Active Living
May 5 • Restoring Shoulder Mobility and Strength
May 19 • Supporting Summer Movement: A Complementary Practice
June 2 • Understanding Knee Alignment and Health
June 16 • Studying Extension and Grounding
June 30 • Core Integration for Safe Extension
SUMMER: Deepening Understanding
July 14 • Preparing for Backbends Through Standing Work
July 28 • Awakening Awareness of the Back Body
August 11 • Restoring After Travel
August 25 • Extending From the Center: Redirecting Your Attention
FALL: Integration & Reflection
September 8 • Studying Standing Asanas in Supine Position
September 22 • Developing Abdominal Integration
October 6 • Autumn Practice: Twists, Inversions, and Forward Bends
October 20 • Addressing Cervical Compression
LATE FALL/WINTER: Cultivating Steadiness
November 3 • Cultivating Steadiness Before the Holidays
November 17 • Maintaining Equilibrium During Busy Times
December 1 • Supporting the Immune System Seasonally
December 15 • Practicing During Illness
December 29 • Revisiting Effort and Exhaustion
Featured Classes to Explore
Extending From the Center
August 25, 2026
B.K.S. Iyengar taught that we must focus on where we extend from, not where we reach to. Study this fundamental principle across standing poses, forward extensions, and backbends. Learn how shifting your attention from the destination to the source transforms the quality and safety of every asana.
Supporting Summer Movement
May 19, 2026
Develop the strength, range, and endurance that outdoor activities demand—hiking, cycling, gardening, swimming. Study a balanced sequence addressing legs, hips, shoulders, and spine. Take this sequence home to practice all summer long.
Observing Effort and Exhaustion
January 27, 2026
Learn to distinguish between the effort that builds capacity and the strain that depletes. Study how breath, alignment, and timing reveal whether you're strengthening or overtaxing your system. Develop sensitivity to your body's intelligence.
How It Works
1. Choose Your Format
In-Studio
1155 Westminster Street, Providence, RI
Small classes with hands-on guidance
Livestream
Join from anywhere in the U.S.
Practice with our teachers in real-time
2. Register & Attend
Drop in anytime—each class stands alone
Or commit to the series for deepest benefit
Use any existing class pass:
Memberships (4x, 8x, or 12x/month)
10-Class Packs
Drop-In passes
3. Receive Your Materials
After each class:
Printed sequence to practice at home for some of the sessions
Class recording (available for 7 days)
Build your personal reference library throughout the year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to attend every class?
No. Each class is complete on its own. Attend the topics that interest you, or commit to the full year for a comprehensive exploration.
What level do I need to be?
All levels welcome. Teachers provide modifications and variations so the work is accessible whether you're in Foundations or Advanced classes.
Can I use my existing membership or class pack?
Yes! Special Topics classes count as regular class attendance. Use any membership, 10-class pack, or drop-in pass.
What if I can't attend live?
Every class is recorded and available to registered participants for 7 days. You'll also receive the printed sequence whether you attend live or watch the recording.
Can I join mid-series?
Absolutely. Jump in anytime. While there's a seasonal flow to the year, each class is self-contained.
Will these classes repeat?
The 24-class cycle repeats annually, so you'll have opportunities to revisit topics or catch ones you missed.
What should I bring?
For in-studio: Comfortable clothing. We provide all props.
For livestream: We'll send a prop list before each class (typically: 2 blocks, 1-2 blankets, a strap, access to a wall).
Ready to Deepen Your Practice?
Start with these popular classes:
New to the series?
Begin with Observing Effort and Exhaustion (January 27) or Studying Extension and Grounding (June 16)—foundational concepts that apply to all practice.
Have specific concerns?
Jump straight to the therapeutic classes addressing your needs: neck tension (March 10), knee health (June 2), hip tightness (April 7 & 21).
Want seasonal support?
Join the immunity class (January 13 or December 1) or pre-holiday steadiness practice (November 3).
Questions?
Iyengar Yoga Source
1155 Westminster Street, Suite 301
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 461-6665
iyengaryogasource@gmail.com
Serving Providence, Cranston, Pawtucket, East Providence, Warwick, and all of Rhode Island since 2005.
Special Topics Series runs continuously throughout the year. This is not a workshop series requiring separate registration—simply use your existing class pass to attend any session that interests you.