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 […]
Half Lotus (Ardha Padma) Asanas for the Intermediate Level
the ardha padma leg position – taking one leg in the padmasana position – is not merely a halfway stop to full padmasana. There are many asanas that are based on the ardha padma position. This session draws interesting connections with standing asanas as preparatory positions, and then explores some of these ardha padma (half […]
Use of Chair in Asana Practice: Forward Extensions and Twists
Forward extensions and twisting actions can feel inaccessible and cause back discomfort for those who are stiff. In both cases, using the chair provides better access to these asanas. Level: Experienced Beginner, Gentle Duration: 70 mins. Props needed: Chair, bolster, blanket, blocks, access to a wall
Use of Abdomen in Supported Twists
This session focusses on integrating abdominal actions in seated twists. Level: Gentle Duration: 56mins Props needed: a sturdy chair, yoga strap, a few firm blankets that can be folded and stacked to adjust the height of the seat. This recording is part of the Short Course Short Course #1 for Abdomen More than ‘Core’ (Level […]
Releasing Hip Stiffness, Groin Tightness/ Preparing for Padmasana
This session addresses stiffening of hips and tightness of the groins due to age-related degenerative changes, due to sitting on chairs for long hours, due to participation in certain sporting activities that do not explore the entire range of movement at the hip joint, or just due to inattention to these areas. This is also […]
Deep Dive into Parivrtta Trikonasana: The Revolved Triangle
Parivrtta trikonasana is one of the most complex asanas taught at the beginner level classes. This session session takes a deep dive into this asana. In 3 parts: Part 1: Preparation Part 2: Parivrtta trikonasana explanation of the variables, and how to negotiate them Part 3: follow-along Level: Beginner, experienced beginner Duration: 45min. Props needed: […]
Active Practice to Discourage Constipation
This recording is part of the Short Course The Practice for Digestive Health (Short Course; Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate)
Half Lotus (Ardha Padma) Asanas for the Experienced Beginner Level
the ardha padma leg position – taking one leg in the padmasana position – is not merely a halfway stop to full padmasana. There are many asanas that are based on the ardha padma position. This session draws interesting connections with standing asanas as preparatory positions, and then explores some of these ardha padma (half […]
Back Arches & Forward Extensions, Culminating in Viparita Karani
This session looks at the fulcrum-like position of the sacrum in back arches and forward extensions: are they opposites of each other, mirrors to each other, or parts of the same continuum? Explore the beautiful relationship playing out in our body, culminating in supported and deeply restful viparita karani. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 90mins […]
Forward Extensions: What to do When it Comes too Easy
Forward extensions for flexible practitioners: this session uses props not to make the forward extension positions asanas easier, or even to make them more challenging, but to push sensations to parts of the lower back that are often overlooked in our eagerness to go into a final asana. We experience the ‘broadness’ of the lower […]
