Progressions from Virabhadrasana I to Twists and Abdominals
Progressions from virabhadrasana I to abdominal actions and standing twists. Level – Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration – 60min Props needed: access to a wall, blocks (optional) Part of the Short Course Deep Dive – Virabhadrasana I (Short Course, Level – Experienced Beginner)
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
Abdominal Engagement and a Healthy Back (Level Gentle)
Exploring the role of the abdominal area in maintaining healthy back. Duration: 60min Level: Gentle, Experienced Beginner Props required: a bolster or stack of blankets, chair, blocks, and access to wall This recording is part of the Short Course Short Course #1 for Abdomen More than ‘Core’ (Level – Gentle)
A Woman’s Practice: Gentle and Progressive Abdominal Toning Useful for Post-natal/ Post-menstrual Times (Short Course; Level: Intermediate)
This short Course on abdominal toning is useful for everyone, but is especially useful for women during post-partum phase. The sessions in this Course are indicative rather than prescriptive. It is not recommended to start an asana practice immediately after child birth. A few weeks gap in case of a vaginal delivery, and even longer in case […]
Spinal Relief for Deskworkers
In this session, the back is activated and energised through hip and shoulder movements, in supine, standing and seated asanas. A good session to limber and loosen up the back body after a day sitting at a desk. Also suitable to restart practice after a break. Level: Beginner, Experienced Beginner Duration: 45min.
Spinal Relief for Deskworkers (Intermediate level)
In this session, the back is activated and energised through hip and shoulder movements, in supine, standing and upside-down asanas. A good session to limber and loosen up the back body after a day sitting at a desk. Also suitable to restart practice after a break – the use of chair for standing asanas ensures […]
Receiving Quietness and Support from the Wall: Introduction
These set of sessions facing the wall have a calming effect on the nervous system. They are also preparation and orientation for the classical prone positions that are greatly beneficial for respiratory health. While not a menstrual practice, this session is supported, and relaxing. It is, therefore, also suitable to be done during normal menstruation. […]
Emotional Stability Practice from Light on Life Pt1 of 3
The first segment of this Short Course comprises semi-inverted (heart below the head), and supported inverted positions. Contains details of prop arrangement, adaptations, brief descriptions of getting into and releasing the positions. Cues to on maintain focus on ‘the lines of extension and expansion’ as detailed in the publishes sequence. Level: Intermediate Duration: 75 min. […]