Anantasana
As the seat of the largest muscles and bones in the body, the thighs built for strong actions. However, quiet often, due to our limited range of actions, and due to aging, the thighs start losing their firmness. We explore the interesting concepts of ‘Active’ and ‘Passive’ muscular actions in this session. Leading up to […]
Arm Balancing Short Course (Weekend Intensive) Part 2- Arm balance followed by breath work
Transition to unsupported and final positions of arm balancing. Level: Intermediate Duration: 120min Props needed: 3-4 blankets, 3 blocks, belt, 2 chairs, access to a wall This recording is part of the Arm Balancing Weekend Intensive
Charging the Abdominal ‘Core’ through Standing Twisting Asanas
An active practice of standing asanas, with several leg variations, to connect to the abdominal area. This is also a recommended session on a cold day to warm yourself up, or to do it on a day that you are feeling dull, or to use it to re-start your practice after a break. Level: Experienced […]
Charging the Abdominal ‘Core’ through Standing Asanas
An active practice of standing asanas, with several leg variations, to connect to the abdominal area. This is also a recommended session on a cold day to warm yourself up, or to do it on a day that you are feeling dull, or to use it to re-start your practice after a break. Level: Experienced […]
Moving the Arms and the Legs from a Steady Core
There are only a few classical asanas in this session, but there are a lot of fun and interesting movements where we explore the challenges of moving the limbs away from the abdominal ‘core’ without disturbing this area. Level: Beginner, Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 60min Props required: the only specialised props required is a block, […]
Moving the Arms and the Legs from a Steady Core: from Dynamic Movements to Steady Holds
Learning to use muscles of the abdominal area:progression from the previous session: from dynamic action, we move to stable holds. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 60min Props: belt, blocks, blanket, and chair This session is part of the following Short Courses: Short Course #2 for Abdomen: Moving the Limbs from a Stable Centre (Short Course; […]
Working the Thighs for Eka Pada Actions
Eka pada (lit. one-leg)actions teach us to observe and balance two perspective – seemingly opposites of each other. This happens as our two legs move in two different directions, in asanas that range from relatively simple, to complex. This is an overview session for asanas that are detailed in the subsequent sessions of this Short […]
Moving the Arms and the Legs from a Steady Core: Balance, Invert, Revolve
Learning to use the muscles of the abdominal area: progression from the previous session with stronger arm and leg actions, and adding the challenges of balancing, revolving, and going upside down. Level: Intermediate Duration: 75min Props needed:: belt, blocks, blankets, bolster and chair This session is part of the Short Course Short Course #2 for […]
Launching Back arches from Abdominal Actions
Keeping the abdomen soft while arching back is definitely a challenge. this session attempts to do this through a series of gentle actions that activates the deeper abdominal muscles, and connects the abdomen to the limbs (the arms and the legs). The session ends with supported back arches. Level: Gentle Duration: 70min Props required: a […]
Use of Abdomen in Supported Twists
This session focusses on integrating abdominal actions in seated twists. Level: Gentle Duration: 56mins Props needed: a sturdy chair, yoga strap, a few firm blankets that can be folded and stacked to adjust the height of the seat. This recording is part of the Short Course Short Course #1 for Abdomen More than ‘Core’ (Level […]
