Stable Hips and Mobile Ankles: Garudasana and More
In this session we prepare the ankles, and the hips for garudasana legs: compacting the hips in standing asanas, and lubricating the ankle through simple movements. In the Short Course, the complexity of binding is being introduced after the session on increasing ankle mobility, and weight-bearing actions on the ankles. Level: Experienced Beginners, Intermediate Duration: […]
Feet, Toes, Ankles: Stability and Mobility
The previous session in this Short focussed on mobility aspect of the lower extremities, in this session, we add the strengthening/ load bearing aspect as well. Most of the positions involve moving the ankles and feet, but also bearing the weight of the body. Level: Beginner, Experienced Beginner Duration: 60mins Props required: belt, blocks, access […]
Connecting Hips to Heels
A gently practiced over-view session that has a mix of standing, back arches, twisting and forward extensions. At the end of the session, expect to feel a better ‘connectivity’ throughout the body – from the shoulders, through the back and the hips, to the heels of the feet Level: Gentle Duration: 50min Props needed: a […]
New Movements and Connections for Feet, Ankles and Hips
In this session we explore some new movements and connections of the feet/ankle/ hips. The effects of these actions are then experienced in familiar asanas. These movements might be new to you – be a little careful if you have knee and ankle injuries. Level: Intermediate Duration: 70min This session may be done as a […]
‘Binding’ Arms and Legs – and the Effect on the Breath
This session was recorded as the first part of a hybrid session, but it can also be done as a short-stand alone session. The ‘binding’ positions of asanas offer a unique opportunity to study the ‘breathing’ potential even in compressed positions. The audio segment of this session can be found on the following link: The Breath […]
Transitioning Towards a Quiet Practice: Beginner Level
This session starts actively, directs attention towards the breath, and then culminates in some quiet positions. Level: Beginner Duration: 60mins Props needed: a yoga strap, a couple of firm blankets, 2 blocks ( optional)
Gentle Relief for Wrists and Elbows from Mobile Phones, Laptops and other Electronic Gadget Use
This session is mostly drills to bring relief to our abused wrists/elbows/shoulders, from over-use of electronic gadgets. These actions are good by themselves, and also good preparation for asanas where wrist/ elbow/shoulder strength is called for. Can be attempted by all levels. Level: All levels Duration: 60mins Props required: blankets, couple of blocks, access to […]
Surya Namaskara Part 3 for Intermediate Level: a Vinyasa Idea Beyond the 12 Steps
In this third session, we expand beyond the surya namaskar to a longer vinyasa. We also spend some time preparing the arms and legs before the fast actions, and some pacifying actions after. Level: Intermediate Duration: 60mins Props needed: yoga strap, access to a wall, props like blocks are optional This session is part of […]
A Woman’s Practice: Gentle and Progressive Abdominal Toning Useful for Post-natal/ Post-menstrual Times (Short Course; Level: Experienced Beginner)
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 […]
Practice Suitable for Back Pain (with Detailed Instructions)
This is an asana session for recovering from a strained back. Each of the positions shown in this session should bring relief to the back when one settles down in the positions. If you liked this session and want to repeat it, but with a quieter experience without the detailed instructions, consider the edited version […]
