Practice Suitable for Back Pain (without Detailed Instructions)
This is meant to be a follow-along session. We recommend that you practice first with the following extended version of this session with demonstrations before attempting this session: Practice Suitable for Back Pain (with Detailed Instructions) Each of the positions shown in this session should bring relief to the back when one settles down in […]
Back Health – Introduction: a FREE Resource
A subjective introduction to our back bodies, and the simplest do’s and don’ts. This basic understanding is essential for everyone embarking on an asana practice with a sensitive back. Level: All levels Duration: 30min This recording is part of the Short Course “Asana understanding for a healthy back”. You can rent all the recordings in […]
Supta Virasana as Preparation for Advanced Back Arches – Kapotasana, Eka pada rajakapotasana
This session is an advanced progression from supta virasana, leading towards some of the intermediate to advanced back arches like kapotasana. Level: Intermediate Duration: 80mins Props needed: couple of bolsters, blankets, a couple of sturdy chairs, any raised platform like a chair
Strengthening and Firming Shoulders and Shoulder Blades: Preparation for Sirsasana (Headstand)
Understanding the shoulder and shoulder-blades actions separately not just prepares us for the more complex asanas, it helps us to target the specific areas for the health of the upper back/ shoulder complex. Use here to prepare for Sirsasana Level: Experienced Beginners Duration: 60min
Experience of the 3 Kriyas in Asana and Pranayama
Doing asanas with a body-focus does activate specific nerve plexi (chakra regions) in the body. Level: Gentle Duration: 75 mins. Props needed: a sturdy chair, a few blankets/ bolster, a couple of blocks ( optional), access to a wall
A Quiet Practice to Pacify Acidic Stomach
Acid reflux, and the associated symptoms of heartburn, occur as a result of the acidic digestive secretions in the stomach making their way into our food pipe (oesophagus). This session looks at the principles of adapting our Asana practice to deal with acid-reflux. This recording is part of the Short Course The Practice for Digestive […]
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. […]
Half Lotus (Ardha Padma) Asanas for the Experienced Beginner Level
the ardha padma leg position – taking one leg in the padmasana position – is not merely a halfway stop to full padmasana. There are many asanas that are based on the ardha padma position. This session draws interesting connections with standing asanas as preparatory positions, and then explores some of these ardha padma (half […]
Sharpening Awareness: A Robust Supported Practice
Recorded in the last week of the month, this is a slower-paced, supported session, that is fairly challenging. This session that traverses through many categories of asanas, focussing on maintaining sharp awareness. The session culminates in breath-work. Level: Intermediate Duration: 60 mins. Props needed: yoga strap, a sturdy chair, couple of blocks, access to a […]
Deskworkers Antidote – Part 2 for Exp. Beginner Level: Firmness and Weight Bearing on Legs and Shoulders
This session is part of a series of classes to strengthen the legs, align the hips, keep the groin area (the hip flexors) soft, and move the shoulders and upper back – in other words, an antidote to sitting on chairs for long hours. Not just deskworkers, but anyone engaged in any sporting activity that […]
