The Bounty of Straight Legs
There is straight legs – and then there is ABSOLUTELY straight legs – and the difference between the two is astounding! Duration: 75 mins. Level: Intermediate Props needed: a couple of yoga blocks, 3-4 firm blankets or a bolster, at least one yoga strap, access to a wall. Plate weights are optional
Levelling-up your Sirsasana Practice (Short Course; Level: Intermediate)
Sirsasana and sarvangasana (headstand and shoulderstand) are regarded as the ‘parent’ asanas. On a physiological level, their beneficial effects are systemic, but their effect go beyond the physical. These two practices also complement each other beautifully. But to derive the full benefit of these asanas – and to continue to derive their benefits for a […]
Strength and Conditioning: For Back Thighs
Focus: Back of the upper legs Duration: 32 mins. Props needed: specialised props are not required for these sessions. A couple of firm blankets for sitting, a couple of blocks or any substitute for raising the height, any chair/ piece of furniture or wall for support The sessions in the ‘Strength and Conditioning’ category are […]
Strength and Conditioning: For Inner Thighs
Focus: Inner Thighs Duration: 40 mins. Props needed: specialised props are not required for these sessions. A couple of firm blankets for sitting, a couple of blocks or any substitute for raising the height, any chair/ piece of furniture or wall for support The sessions in the ‘Strength and Conditioning’ category are not asana sessions […]
Strength and Conditioning: For Feet, Ankles, Calves & Shins, Part II
Focus: the major ankle movements in running: dorsiflexion and plantar flexion of the ankle joint and the big toe Duration: 50 mins. Props needed: blocks to use as supports, a folded blanket that can be used to cushion the knees, an elevated surface like any chair or low table The sessions in the ‘Strength and […]
Strength and Conditioning: For Feet, Ankles, Calves & Shins, Part I
Focus: Shins and calves, inversion of the ankle joint Duration: 41 mins. Props needed: belt, block, a folded blanket that can be used to cushion the knees, an elevated surface like any chair is optional The sessions in the ‘Strength and Conditioning’ category are not asana sessions, and are not based on the Iyengar tradition. […]
