Progressions from Virabhadrasana1 to Parivrtta parsvakonasana, Eka Pada Setu Bandha Sarvangasana
Progressions from Virabhadrasana I to abdominal actions, standing twists and inversions. Level – Intermediate Duration – 75min Props needed: 2 blocks, yoga strap This recording is part of the Short Course Deep Dive – Virabhadrasana I (Short Course; Level – Intermediate)
Deep Dive – Virabhadrasana 1 (Short Course, Intermediate)
A beginner level Asana, but one that might take a while to master. Virabhadrasana1 is a standing Asana. It has components of forward and backward extension, and even twists. It requires collaborative effort of arms, legs, shoulders, back and hips. If any of these parts are not performing optimally, it shows up in the Asana most commonly […]
Positioning the Neck for Back Arches – Part 1
This session explores explores how the cervical area and the skull can be held in back arches, using ahdomukha vrksasana (handstand) as a preparatory position. Level: Intermediate Duration: 75min. Props needed: yoga strap, firm blankets to sit, a low stool/ table or yoga chair, access to a wall
Role of Shoulders and Arms in Back Arches (level Exp Beginner)
Exploring the full range of shoulder movements, delving deeper into role of arms in backward extensions. Level: Experienced Beginner, Beginner Duration: 60min Props needed: a yoga strap, a firm folded blanket for sitting, a sturdy chair
Role of Shoulders and Arms in Back Arches (level Intermediate)
Exploring the full range of shoulder movements, delving deeper into role of arms in backward extensions. This session leads up to vipraita dandasana – both supported on a chair, and done independently level: Intermediate Duration: 75min Props needed: yoga chair, yoga strap, blocks, access to a wall
The ‘Eka Pada’ of Back Arches: Focus on Mobility and Strengthening before Extending
The simultaneous flexion and extension at the hip junction is a characteristic of the eka pada (one leg) action. In this session, we look at how this action works in combination with back arching positions/ backbends Duration: 75min; Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Props needed: a sturdy chair, yoga strap, a couple of firm blankets This […]
Purvottanasana and Viparita Dandasana: from Independent to Supported
This series leads to a some deeply restorative and rejuvenative positions that are fully supported by two bolsters placed perpendicular to each other. We call them ‘cross bolsters. But to fully appreciate these supported positions, it is important to understand the classical asanas from where they have been derived. In this session, we look at […]
Viparita Dandasana and Setu Bandha Sarvangasana: from Independent to Supported
This series leads to a some deeply restorative and rejuvenative positions that are fully supported by two bolsters placed perpendicular to each other. We call them ‘cross bolsters. But to fully appreciate these supported positions, it is important to understand the classical asanas from where they have been derived. In this second session of this […]
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana and Viparita Karani: from Independent to Supported
This series leads to a some deeply restorative and rejuvenative positions that are fully supported by two bolsters placed perpendicular to each other. We call them ‘cross bolsters. But to fully appreciate these supported positions, it is important to understand the classical asanas from where they have been derived. In the 3rd session of this […]
Viparita Karani, Halasana, Upavistha Konasana: Independent and Supported
This series leads to a some deeply restorative and rejuvenative positions that are fully supported by two bolsters placed perpendicular to each other. We call them ‘cross bolsters. But to fully appreciate these supported positions, it is important to understand the classical asanas from where they have been derived. In the 4th session of this […]
