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 […]
Feet, Toes, Ankles: Simple Conditioning Drills and Asanas for All Levels
The session is in two segments. in the first segment, there are simple drills for the feet, ankles and toes that can be attempted by anyone – these are not classical asana positions. In the second segment, we attempt a few standing asanas with additional supports and additional focus on the feet, to explore the […]
Increasing Mobility and Stability Challenge for the Ankles – Part1
This session is a progression from the previous session. It works on the ankle joint through a series of standing asanas. Blocks are used to challenge the balance and the stability at the ankles, and also to increase the range of movements. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 60min Props needed: a couple of blocks, a […]
Feet, Toes, Ankles: Simple Conditioning Drills (FREE Resource)
Our feet are capable of an amazing range of movements and positions – something that we tend to forget, and therefore lose. This actions in this session re-introduce some of these movements. There are no complex technical instructions for this session. Enjoy the exploration. Those with ankle injuries are advised caution. Level: All levels Duration: […]
‘Side’ Body Explorations Part2: Parsva Konasana, Ardha Chandrasana, Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana
In the asana vocabulary, there are many positions and actions that take awareness to the side body. This starts with the simplest of actions – raising the arms overhead or sideways, and then extends to the simplest asanas taught to beginners – the lateral standing asanas. In this session we progress to ardha chandrasana, and […]
Short Burst of ‘Side’ Body Exploration
A short duration practice-along class which is a recap of the previous 2 classes involving the side body with standing and balancing asanas. may be done stand-alone as a dynamic, energising practice if one is familiar with the asanas. Level: Experienced Beginner Duration: 40 min. This recording is part of the Short Course Not Front, […]
Surya Namaskara Part 1: Stepping Between Uttanasana and Adho Mukha Svanasana
The sessions in this Short Course and good stand-alone sessions by themselves. This one is good to learn arm actions, to learn the connection of hips to legs, the engagement of the abdominal area, to understand uttanasana, and adhomukha svanasana. In this session we do the first few steps of the surya namaskar multiple times. […]
Strengthening the Two Sides of the Back – Role of Arms and Legs
In this part of the Short Course is when we start exploring larger movements – still being done with props/ supports. We examine the role of the limbs – the arms and the legs in accessing the back. This class is part of the Short Course “Asana understanding for a healthy back”. Save by renting the entire […]
Back and Front of the Body Parallel to Each Other
In this session, we explore the relationship between the back and the front of the body, and also how to move/ position these two facets so they are complimentary. Unlike the other sessions of this Short Course, this session puts the back in more challenging positions. The learnings of the previous sessions have to be […]
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 […]
