Hip Connection to Back and to Legs Reinforced
This session explores external rotational movement, using a belt to coax the hips to the end range of its rotational movement. We often dont touch these ‘outer corners’ in our regular activities. In fact physical pursuits such as bicycling and various athletic activities might diminish them further. This not only makes the hips stiff, setting […]
Principles of Womens’ Practice: Deflating and Elongating the Abdomen (Level Intermediate)
In this session we explore one of the essential principles for efficacy of a woman’s practice: deflating, lifting and elongating the abdomen. This session is part of the Short Course The Principles of Women’s Practice (Short Course; Level Intermediate) We recommend working with the other recordings in the the Short Courses for a complete practice. […]
Back Arches & Forward Extensions, Culminating in Viparita Karani
This session looks at the fulcrum-like position of the sacrum in back arches and forward extensions: are they opposites of each other, mirrors to each other, or parts of the same continuum? Explore the beautiful relationship playing out in our body, culminating in supported and deeply restful viparita karani. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 90mins […]
Parsvakonasana to Viparitakarani – Preparation for Breath Explorations
This session explores some lateral/ side-body actions, followed by a deeply restful viparitakarani, and ending with breath-work Level: Intermediate Duration: 75min
Inversions – Supported Quietness Part I
Supported inversions (upside down asanas) are an integral part of many therapeutic practices – for hormonal balance, addressing stress and anxiety, improving sleep, immunity, improving digestion, women’s health etc. In these 2 sessions, we practice supported inversions for ease and quietness. But before that, we consider how inversions are not just feet-up and head-down positions, […]
Dandasana Part2: Taking the L-Shape Upside Down to Connect Arms, Legs, Spine and Abdomen
Dandasana is one of the foundational seated positions. But this seemingly simple position teaches us very important lessons about making connections between the limbs, and the spine and abdomen. In this session, we play with the ‘L’ shape of Dandasana in various orientations – in inversions, and even an arm balance. This session maybe done […]
Surya Namaskar Part 2 for Intermediate Level: Integrating into a Short Energising Practice Including Inversions
This second session integrates Surya Namaskar in a short energising practice session preceded and followed by inversions. Level: Intermediate Duration: 55 mins This session is part of the Short Course Constructing and De-constructing Surya Namaskar (Short Course, Level Intermediate)
Practice for Peri-menopause/ Menopause: The Softening, Widening and Surrendering Practice, Part II
The Softening, Widening, and Surrendering Practice addresses many the symptoms from the *spectrum of symptoms seen during the peri-menopausal years. Most of the asanas in this session are suitable for practice during the days of menstruation (except the segment of inversions). The Lifting, Elongating and Energising Practice is recommended as a complement to this practice. […]
Inversions – Supported Quietness Part II
Supported inversions (upside down asanas) are an integral part of many therapeutic practices – for hormonal balance, addressing stress and anxiety, improving sleep, immunity, improving digestion, women’s health etc. In these 2 sessions, we practice supported inversions for ease and quietness. But before that, we consider how inversions are not just feet-up and head-down positions, […]
Firm and Mobile Hips: an Overview
A combination of hip extension, external rotation, stabilisation in standing and inverted positions. An overview session ending in a supported inversion. Level – Experienced beginners, Intermediate, Gentle Duration – 75min Props needed: yoga strap, a block, access to a wall, a sturdy chair and blankets are need to set up chair sarvangasana This recording is […]
