Covid-19 Recovery: A suggested Yoga Program from the IY (UK) Therapy Committee, Part1: Prone & Supported Standing Asanas
This first session of this Short Course covers the categories of Prone and Supported standing Asanas. It is preceded by a short segment of preparatory work that is not part of the original sequence. Level: Experienced Beginners, Gentle, Intermediate Duration:75min. Props needed: This is a prop-intensive session, chair, firm blankets/ bolster, blocks. Household objects may […]
Simple and Energetic Shoulder Strengthening
Strengthening actions for the upper back and shoulders in an active and energetic session, using only a belt and a block. Level: Experienced Beginner/ Beginner Duration: 45min Props needed: one belt and a block
Preparing for Forward Extensions: Calves and Shoulders
This session starts with shoulder work, and then prepares for forward extensions: softening and extending the calves Level: Experienced Beginner Duration: 60min Props required: blocks, access to a wall
Beginner Back Arches Part1: Strengthening Arms, Shoulders and Legs to Prepare for Back Arches
Preparing the arms and shoulder leading to virabhadrasana I (connecting arms and shoulders to the hip and the lower limbs) This can be done as a stand-alone session, but we recommend following this up with the session Beginner Back Arches Practice Part 2: Urdhvamukha svanasana, Chatuspadasana, Purvottanasana Level: Beginner/ Experienced Beginner Duration: 60min Props needed: […]
Standing Asanas all the Way
This is a longer session for beginner level that goes into some detailed instructions for standing asanas, and goes through the entire range of standing asanas for this level. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 105 min Props needed: a couple of yoga blocks, access to a wall
Spinal Segmentation: Working on the ‘Concave Back’ with Belt
A 2 hour session in 3 parts, guaranteed to remove dullness and leave you energised, and maybe pleasantly tired. Level: Intermediate Duration: 120min Props: belt, blocks, access to wall, a high table/ dining table
Anatomical Understanding of Lumbar Back, for the Intermediate Level, Experienced Through Different Spinal Movements
The first segment of this session uses a video aid for an anatomical understanding of the spine, with focus on the lumbar (lower back) area. The second segment is a an experience of some spinal movements, and also an exploration of the use of arms in controlling these lateral and extension movements of the spine. […]
Charging the Abdominal ‘Core’ through Standing Twisting Asanas
An active practice of standing asanas, with several leg variations, to connect to the abdominal area. This is also a recommended session on a cold day to warm yourself up, or to do it on a day that you are feeling dull, or to use it to re-start your practice after a break. Level: Experienced […]
Charging the Abdominal ‘Core’ through Standing Asanas
An active practice of standing asanas, with several leg variations, to connect to the abdominal area. This is also a recommended session on a cold day to warm yourself up, or to do it on a day that you are feeling dull, or to use it to re-start your practice after a break. Level: Experienced […]
Garudasana, Gomukhasana: Nourishing Actions for Arms and Legs
In this session we spend sufficient time on the intricate arm and leg positions of garudasana and gomukhasana. When we combine these two Asanas with other standing Asanas, we also experience the lightness in the limbs. Level: Experienced Beginners Duration: 60min Props: minimal props are required in this session. Firm blankets that can be folded […]
