Long Holds in Supported Positions
Holding an asana for a long period of time lets the effect of the asana ‘seep’ in. Supported positions that make possible long holds are one of the boons of the methodology developed by shri BKS Iyengar. They calm the nervous system, and are conducive for a meditative and breath-centric practice. This sequences is also […]
Surya Namaskara: An Adapted Practice Using Supports, Part3
This is the third and the last part of an adaptation of the surya namaskar for a gentler practice. Level: Gentle Duration: 50 mins Props needed: yoga strap, blocks, a stack of firm blankets/ bolster, access to a wall This recording is part of the Short Course Constructing and De-constructing Surya Namaskar (Short Course, Level […]
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. […]
Surya Namaskara Part 2 for Experienced Beginners: Weight Bearing on Hands
This second part of the Short Course introduces weight bearing on the arms, as we prepare for chaturanga dandasana, and jump-throughs. This session is part of the Short Course Constructing and De-constructing Surya Namaskara (Short Course, Level Exp. Beginners). Level: Experienced Beginners, Beginner Duration: 60mins This session is part of the Short Course Constructing and […]
Surya Namaskar Part 3 for Experienced Beginners: The Back arches and Alternatives
The sessions in this Short Course and good stand-alone sessions by themselves. This session explores the back-arch of Sun Salutation: urdhvamukha svanasana. In this session we do the full cycle of surya namaskar multiple times. Level: Experienced Beginners, Beginners Duration: 45mins Props needed: yoga strap, access to a wall, props like blocks are optional This […]
Surya Namaskara Part 3 for Intermediate Level: a Vinyasa Idea Beyond the 12 Steps
In this third session, we expand beyond the surya namaskar to a longer vinyasa. We also spend some time preparing the arms and legs before the fast actions, and some pacifying actions after. Level: Intermediate Duration: 60mins Props needed: yoga strap, access to a wall, props like blocks are optional This session is part of […]
Surya Namaskara: An Adapted Practice Using Supports, Part1
This is the first part of an adaptation of the surya namaskar for a gentler practice. Level: Gentle Duration: 70 mins Props needed: yoga strap, blocks, a stack of firm blankets/ bolster, access to a wall This recording is part of the Short Course Constructing and De-constructing Surya Namaskar (Short Course, Level Gentle)
Surya Namaskara: An Adapted Practice Using Supports, Part2
This is the second class focussed on constructing and deconstructing surya namaskar. We examine the biomechanics that are involved in the flow of asanas. This class contains improvisations and modifications to adapt to the ability of the seniors Level: Gentle Duration: 50 mins Props needed: yoga strap, blocks, a stack of firm blankets/ bolster, access […]
Surya Namaskar – Some Thoughts: FREE Resource
Thoughts and reflections on Surya Namaskar: what to keep in mind, when its appropriate and when it should be avoided. This is a a FREE Resource
108 Surya Namaskars – Practice Along – FREE Resource
A recording of 108 Surya Namaskars done by the Practice Room student community on the occasion of Guru Purnima, 2020. Different people lead different segments of this compilation, giving each part their own distinctive flavour. This is a zoom recording and the audio and video quality is not very good. Still a good resource for […]
