Brisk Back Arches and Inversions
An invigorating and energising short session of back arches and inversions Level: Intermediate Duration: 45min Props needed: chairs and blankets are needed to set up for chair sarvangasana and supta konasana. Other props like blocks are optional
Knee Care and Preparing Knees for Virasana/ Padmasana
Full flexion of the knee comes in asana positions like Virasana and Padmasana. These positions are also incorporated in supine restorative positions. In this session we do some preparatory work that is especially useful for people with restriction in the knees. Level: Experienced Beginners, Gentle, Intermediate Duration: 60min Props needed:or yoga rope or yoga strap, […]
Learning the Practice for Respiratory Health, Part2 for Intermediate: Inversions, Back Arches and Supine
In this session we see how to use head-down positions such as adhomukha svanasana, as well as inversions and back arches quietly and with support for maintaining the health of the respiratory system. Level: Intermediate Duration: 75mins Props needed: the sessions in this Short Course are all supported, and therefore, prop-intensive. Household objects like chairs, […]
Deep Dive: Seated Virasana
Virasana, and its extensions into supta virasana, are excellent conditioners of lower limbs – especially for runners, trekkers, walkers. Supta virasana is often used therapeutically for a wide range of conditions, and is also a preparation for back arches. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 50min Props required: a block, a few blankets, access to a […]
Use of Chair in Asana Practice: Forward Extensions and Twists
Forward extensions and twisting actions can feel inaccessible and cause back discomfort for those who are stiff. In both cases, using the chair provides better access to these asanas. Level: Experienced Beginner, Gentle Duration: 70 mins. Props needed: Chair, bolster, blanket, blocks, access to a wall
Padmasana Preparation, Akunchan Kriya in Supta Padangusthasana
Deep hip flexions and external rotation as preparation for padmasana. We recommend doing this session in combination with the session Padmasana Preparation, Akarna dhanurasana Level: Intermediate Duration: 75mins Props required: belt, blanket, blocks, a high table, access to a wall
Learning the Practice for Respiratory Health, Part3 for Experienced Beginner Level: Putting it all Together
This is the 3rd part of the series on respiratory health. This series contains long holds with minimal instructions. Level: Experienced Beginner Duration: 70mins Props needed: the sessions in this Short Course are all supported, and therefore, prop-intensive. Household objects like chairs, firm blankets, cushions may be used. For this session, we also use a […]
Learning the Practice for Respiratory Health, Part3 for Intermediate: Putting it all Together
Putting together the last 2 sessions, this last session of the Short Course is done with minimal instructions and long-ish holds. Level: Intermediate Duration: 120mins Props needed: the sessions in this Short Course are all supported, and therefore, prop-intensive. Household objects like chairs, firm blankets, cushions may be used. This session is part if the […]
Releasing Hip Stiffness, Groin Tightness/ Preparing for Padmasana
This session addresses stiffening of hips and tightness of the groins due to age-related degenerative changes, due to sitting on chairs for long hours, due to participation in certain sporting activities that do not explore the entire range of movement at the hip joint, or just due to inattention to these areas. This is also […]
Hip Mobility & Soft Groins in Standing Asanas
This session builds up on the previous (recommended) session to approach standing from a place of ‘ease’ due to the softness at the groins, rather than pushing in forcefully. We recommend doing both sessions to have a different, more peaceful experience of standing asanas This session can be done as a stand-alone session. The session […]
