Forward Extensions: The Role of Hand Binds
Exploring forwards extensions with and without hand binds. Level: Intermediate Duration: 90 min Props needed: a belt, couple of blocks, firm folded blankets
Soft and Supported Preparation for Squatting
Introduces supports/ props to keep the groins soft and supported – building up from the unsupported actions of the previous sessions. We prepare for malasana. Introduces supports/ props to access the groins – building up from the unsupported actions of the previous sessions. Level: Experienced Beginners, Intermediate, Gentle Duration: 90min. Props needed: yoga strap, a […]
Seated Forward Extensions: The Fabulous Four Seated Asanas – from Preparation to Final Positions (SERIES, Experienced Beginners, Intermediate)
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Abdomen in Forward Extensions
Part of the Short Course on use of abdomen in asanas, this session focusses on integrating abdominal action in categories like standing, twisting, and forward extensions Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 60min This recording is part of the following Short Courses: Short Course #1 for Abdomen: More than ‘Core’ (Level – Intermediate) and, Abdomen in […]
Seated Forward Extensions: Supported Positions for a Quiet Practice
In this final session of the Short Course on seated forward extensions, we practice these asanas with support. Such a practice is emotionally quietening, cooling (and therefore recommended for hot days), can relieve headaches, and is part of the practice for high blood pressure, and womens’ menstrual practice. The use of supports makes especially makes […]
Seated Forward Extensions: Enriching Paschimottanasana
Paschimottanasana is given a special place in the category of seated forward extensions. Inspite of the simplicity of its shape, this is a very potent asana. its alternate names brahmacaryasana and ugrasana testify to the power inherent in this asana. In this session, we learn to appreciate how the other forward extensions enrich paschimottanasana. Level: […]
Bringing Further Movement to the Groins
While groin injuries are common in sportspeople, runners and bicyclers, most of us live with chronically ‘tight’ groins. The second session of this Short Course continues to explore the involvement of the groins in standing and seated asanas. The inner thigh area (the adductor group of muscles and the surrounding connective tissue) is stretched farther […]
Preparing for Seated Forward Extensions Like Paschimottanasana and Janu Sirsasana
This is a forward extension session that works on the back surface of the body. Although we have not included the classical ‘seated forward extensions in this session due to lack of time, we recommend testing out the efficacy of this preparation , by trying out a couple of seated forward extensions like paschimottanasana and […]
Forward Extensions Overview – from Standing to Seated
In this session we start with mobilising the arms and legs and integrating the action of the limbs going towards restful seated forward extensions. Duration: 60min Level: Experienced Beginners Props required: yoga strap, a sturdy chair, access to a wall
Preparing the whole Body for Effective Seated Forward Extensions (Exp. Beginner Level)
In this session, we activate the back and the sides of the body, and then move towards seated forward extensions. Level: Experienced Beginners Duration: 75min Props: chair, blankets, access to wall
