Relief from Abdominal Heaviness after Feasting (Level Experienced Beginner/ Gentle)
A sequence to relieve abdominal heaviness/sluggishness, this is a mix of active and passive positions. All positions are supine and supported level: Experienced Beginner, Gentle Duration: 45 min This recording is part of the following Short Courses: Short Course #1 for Abdomen More than ‘Core’ (Short Course; Level Experienced Beginner) and, Short Course #1 for Abdomen […]
Cross Bolster Magic: a Follow-along Finale
This is the finale of the magic we have been making with two bolsters – stringing together the supported back arches and inversions from the previous sessions for a deeply restorative class. This session goes directly into the asanas supported by the two bolsters, without too many instructions. We strongly recommend that you work with […]
Resting the Head: Restful Practice Based on Supported Forward Extensions (FREE Resource)
A short restorative practice that leverages the quietening effect of forward extensions. Not specifically for respiratory health, this is a general restful practice session suitable for beginners, as well as for those with physical limitations, those recovering from an illness, and the aged. Props are used for support, but household objects can be used for […]
Moving from Symmetry to Asymmetry – A Gentle Practice
We use the grounded equilibrium of supta tadasana to initiate this session. We start to move our arms and legs one by one from this perfectly symmetrical position, and move on to a series of quiet asanas in seated, standing, and supine positions, to understand the relationship between the limbs and the trunk. We focus […]
Covid-19 Recovery: A suggested Yoga Program from the IY (UK) Therapy Committee, Part3 – Supine and Inverted
This second session of this series covers supine and inverted positions. This practice is meant to be done much later in the recovery process This session in part of the Short Course Covid19 Recovery: A Suggested Yoga Program from the IY (UK) Therapy Committee. Save by buying the entire Course. Level: Experienced Beginners, Intermediate, Gentle […]
Emotional Stability Practice from Light on Life Pt. 3of3
The final segment of this series comprises specific supine and seated positions that bring about a sense of deep quietness, mental and emotional equipoise. Contains details of prop arrangement, adaptations, brief descriptions of getting into and releasing the positions. Level: Intermediate Duration: 60 min. Props needed: This is a prop-intensive session, chair, firm blankets/ bolster, […]
Abdomen Use in Asana – Experience of the Breath (FREE Recording)
Experiencing the breath in the abdomen Duration: 45min; Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate, Gentle This FREE recording is part of the following Short Courses: Short Course #1 for Abdomen: More than ‘Core’ (Level – Intermediate) and, Short Course #1 for Abdomen More than ‘Core’ (Level – Gentle) FREE Resources are available to everyone without payment and […]
Preparing Upper Body to Penetrate to Breath
This session starts with activating the dorsal thoracic area and then uses this area to initiate breath actions. Level: Intermediate/ Gentle Duration: 60min Props required: Belt, access to a wall, firm blankets that can be folded to form a support for the back
Principles of Womens’ Practice: Working with a Soft Abdomen
In this session we explore one of the essential principles for efficacy of a woman’s practice: working with a soft abdominal area. This is the gentlest of the three sessions in the series. This session is part of the Short Course The Principles of Women’s Practice (Short Course; Level Intermediate) and the Short Course The […]
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 […]
