Short Course #1 for Abdomen More than ‘Core’ (Short Course; Level Experienced Beginner)

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The role of the abdominal area in asana and pranayama practice is much more varied, complex, and interesting, than it is in the more conventional physical exercises.  This area is rich with  musculature, organs, nerve plexi, and the more esoteric control centres.  It is recognised not just a ‘structural’ component whose musculature needs to be kept toned, but also an important physiological, endocrine, nervous and emotional centre.  When a practitioner further moves on to pranayama practices, the abdominal area is regarded as a more important locus for the breath than the heart/ lung (chest) area.   Any component that is so important, is also very sensitive, and imbalances can creep in easily.  In our practice we have to balance the ‘firming’ and ‘strengthening’ aspects with the ‘quietening’, ‘softening’ and  ‘deflating’ actions in the abdominal area.  The word ‘Core’ takes on a completely different meaning here!

In this series of asana classes, we explore these connections from various perspectives.

Part1: Abdominal Engagement and a Healthy Back – the first two sessions of this Short Course focus on the important concept of the relationship between back health and abdominal health

Part2 – Back Health Parallels Health of Abdominal Organs – the first two sessions of this Short Course focus on the important concept of the relationship between back health and abdominal health

Part 3 – Abdomen in Forward Extensions – deploying the abdomen in standing forward extensions

Part 4 – Abdominal Focus in Twistings -integrating abdominal participation in twists.

Part 5 – A Short burst of Abdominal Actions – A short session of dynamic abdominals session

Part 6 – Relief from Abdominal Heaviness (Level Experienced Beginner) – A sequence to relieve abdominal heaviness/sluggishness, this is a mix of active and passive positions.

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Part1: Abdominal Engagement and a Healthy Back – the first two sessions of this Short Course focus on the important concept of the relationship between back health and abdominal health
We learn to engage the abdomen in order to understand and engage the front plane of the body  (commonly referred to as the 'CORE') while also engaging the back plane of the body. This session provides useful inputs about safeguarding back health through abdominal action.  Includes detailed exploration of chaturanga dandasana. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 60min Props needed: yoga strap, stack of folded blankets or bolster, a sturdy piece of furniture This 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' (Short Course; Level Experienced Beginner)

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Part2 – Back Health Parallels Health of Abdominal Organs – the first two sessions of this Short Course focus on the important concept of the relationship between back health and abdominal health
Our 'BACK' and our 'FRONT' should run parallel with each other, for back health, and for the health of the abdominal organs.  We learn to engage the abdomen in order to understand this relationship. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 60 min. Props needed: a yoga strap, couple of blocks, firm blankets folded up for sitting (optional), access to a wall This 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' (Short Course; Level Experienced Beginner)

Part 3 – Abdomen in Forward Extensions – deploying the abdomen in standing forward extensions
Part of the Short Course on use of abdomen in asanas, this session focusses on integrating abdominal action  in categories like standing, twisting, and forward extensions Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 60min This recording is part of the following Short Courses: Short Course #1 for Abdomen: More than 'Core' (Level - Intermediate)  and, Abdomen in Asanas: More than Core Series 1 (Level Experienced Beginner)

Part 4 – Abdominal Focus in Twistings -integrating abdominal participation in twists.
This session focusses on integrating abdominal participation in twists. Duration: 60min Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Props needed: yoga strap, a stack of firm blankets for sitting, access to a wall This recording is part of the following Short Courses: Short Course #1 for Abdomen: More than 'Core' (Level - Intermediate) and, the Short Course Abdomen in Asanas: More than Core Series 1 (Level Experienced Beginner)

Part 5 – A Short burst of Abdominal Actions – A short session of dynamic abdominals session
A short burst, dynamic abdominals session. Duration: 40 min; Level: Beginner, Experienced Beginners, Intermediate Props used: a yoga strap, a plank/ stick about 2.5-3 ft long This recording is part of the following Short Courses: Short Course #1 for Abdomen: More than 'Core' (Level - Intermediate) and the Short Course Abdomen in Asanas: More than Core Series 1 (Level Experienced Beginner)

Part 6 – Relief from Abdominal Heaviness (Level Experienced Beginner) – A sequence to relieve abdominal heaviness/sluggishness, this is a mix of active and passive positions.
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 More than 'Core' (Level - Gentle)

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