Varicose Veins Prevention and Knee Health: Activating Leg Muscles Through Extending and Squeezing
Muscular actions to fortify the knee joint and prevent varicose veins. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate, Gentle Duration: 75min; Props needed: blankets, belt, 2 sturdy chairs, access to a wall This recording is part of the following Short Courses: Short Course #1 for Knees: from Healing to Challenging (Short Course; level: Intermediate) Short Course #1 for […]
Hip Mobility through Thigh Rolling Out – Baddhakonasana Legs
Baddhakonasana and supta baddhakonasana hold a special place in asana vocabulary. It is an asana in itself, and also preparation for other asana that involve external rotation at the hips. Supta baddhakonasana is a foundational position for restorative and therapeutic asanas, and an essential element in a woman’s practice This is a beginner-level introduction to […]
Padmasana Preparation, Akarna dhanurasana
Preparing for padmasana: ‘warming’ the important joints and increasing movement at the hips, groins and knees. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 60mins Props required: belt, blanket, a sturdy chair or a low table, access to a wall We recommend doing this session in combination with Padmasana Preparation: Knee Flexion in Different Positions, or with Padmasana […]
Urdhva Hasta Dandasana Part 1: Legs and Spine Connections
Dandasana is one of the foundational seated positions. But this seemingly simple position teaches us very important lessons about making connections between the limbs, and the spine. These connections are lost with sedentary lifestyles This session maybe done stand-alone, but we recommend you do it in combination with the recording Urdhva Hasta Dandasana Part2: Taking […]
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 […]
Hip Health: Balancing Flexibility with Firmness
Stiff/ ‘tight’ hips, are connected to lower back pain, wearing out of the hip socket, arthritis of the knee, menstrual discomfort etc. To maintain the overall health of the hips, it is important to include many kinds of hip actions in our practice. Asanas like baddhakonasana and supta baddhakonsasana, upavistakonasana and padmasana, are often referred […]
How to Approach Stiffness in Hips
Stiff/ ‘tight’ hips, are connected to lower back pain, wearing out of the hip socket, arthritis of the knee, menstrual discomfort etc. and therefore do not realise the importance of flexibility in hips. Once stiffness has set in, re-gaining flexibility might feel like an impossible feat. But it can be done through consistent effort. This […]
Arm Actions to Manage & Prevent Degenerative Conditions in the Neck/ Cervical Area (Cervical Spondylosis) (FREE Resource)
This session addresses the shoulder and neck area through the arms – in seated and supported standing Asanas. Even if you do not have a degenerative condition of the cervical area, this is suitable session to maintain mobility and strength in the shoulder and neck area. This session is part2 of the Short Course Managing […]
Practice for the Days of Menstruation/ Menstrual Practice Pt II (Intermediate)
This second part of the recorded session includes detailed instructions demonstration for: seated forward extending asanas, upright seated asanas, supported back arches and supine positions. This session is part of the Short Course Practice for the Days of Menstruation (Short Course; Level: Intermediate) We recommend working with the sessions in this Short Course sequentially. In […]
Practice for the Days of Menstruation/ Menstrual Practice Pt II (Experienced Beginners)
This first part of the recorded session includes detailed instructions demonstration for: seated forward extending asanas, upright seated asanas, supported back arches and supine positions, Savasana. This session is part of the Short Course Practice for the Days of Menstruation (Short Course; Level: Experienced Beginner). We strongly recommend practicing with all the sessions in the […]
