Parivrtta Trikonasana: a Gentle Entry
Parivrtta trikonanasa – a standing, twisting, forward extending and balancing position. Naturally, this is not an easy position to access for older practitioners, or for those in a debilitated state. This session prepares for a supported parivrtta trikonasana after ample preparations – again using supports. Level: Gentle Duration: 90 min. Props needed: a couple of […]
Handstand/ Full Arm balance/ Adhomukha vrksasana: Arms, Shoulders, and Wrists
Strengthening the arms is a worthwhile exercise by itself. From the perspective of asana practice, arms are the ‘handles’ to the spine. And of course, arms are essential to do various inversions and arm balancing positions. This session can be adapted to various degrees of experience and practice levels to make it appropriately challenging. Includes […]
A Quiet Practice with Focus on Legs
Level: Experienced Beginner, Gentle Duration: 75 min Props needed: blocks, yoga belt, a sturdy chair, a couple of firm folded blankets
Sarvangasana – a Perspective for Beginners
Sarvangasana or the shoulderstand is considered to be a foundational inversion position. Sarva + anga literally means all parts/ organs, but while learning, it is easier to focus on specific actions or areas. This session introduce sarvangasana from the perspective of legs and hips. Level: Beginner, Experienced Beginner Duration: 75 min. Props needed: blocks, yoga […]
Using a Yoga Strap to Prepare for Forward Bends
There are literally more than a hundred muscles on the side of the spine. Gaining some awareness and control of these muscles goes a long way in ensuring overall health of the back, and also safety and comfort in more advanced asanas. In this session we access those para-spinal muscles by initiating with the […]
Active Practice on a Hot Day
A hot day can make us feel lethargic and dull. At the same time, physical activity can leave us feeling exhausted. This session gives some ideas about how to do an energising practice on a hot day – employing some strategies like use of supports, selecting asanas that open the pelvic area, resting the head, […]
Twisting Actions Leading to Forward Extensions
Forward extending asanas are not just bending forward. Instead, it is more useful to think of them as ‘forward extensions’. In this session we explore this extension action at the waist.
Strengthening Legs for a Healthy Back: Beyond Walking, Beyond Stretching
In this session, we isolate and address a vary large group of muscles that has immense potential to increase the strength of our legs – the hamstrings. These are crucial also in maintaining a healthy back. This session uses supports to hold asanas for longer duration, giving chance to the hamstrings to passively lengthen, instead […]
Resilient Ankles: Balancing, Flexing, Extending
This session picks up from the previous session in this short course. It starts with exploring the role of ankles in standing balancing, weight bearing/ loading the ankles in both flexed and extended positions. The session ends with thorough resting of the calf area This session may be done as a stand-alone session, but it […]
Knee Health: Further Diagnostics, and Ways to Improve Knee Health through Asanas
More ways to diagnose health of knees, and using asanas to strengthen knees while preventing knee pain This can be done as a stand-alone session, but we recommend attempting the session Knee Health: Simple Adjustments to in Asana Practice to Improve Knee Health before trying this session. Level: Beginner, Experienced Beginner, Gentle Duration: 60min Props […]
