Anatomical Understanding of Lumbar Back, for the Intermediate Level, Experienced Through Different Spinal Movements
The first segment of this session uses a video aid for an anatomical understanding of the spine, with focus on the lumbar (lower back) area. The second segment is a an experience of some spinal movements, and also an exploration of the use of arms in controlling these lateral and extension movements of the spine. […]
Anatomical Understanding of Lumbar Back, for the Beginner Level, Experienced as Preparation for Forward Extensions
The first segment of this session uses a video aid for an anatomical understanding of the spine, with focus on the lumbar (lower back) area. The second segment is a an experience of some spinal movements, and also an exploration of the use of arms in controlling these lateral and extension movements of the spine. […]
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 […]
Charging the Abdominal ‘Core’ through Standing 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 […]
Garudasana, Gomukhasana: Nourishing Actions for Arms and Legs
In this session we spend sufficient time on the intricate arm and leg positions of garudasana and gomukhasana. When we combine these two Asanas with other standing Asanas, we also experience the lightness in the limbs. Level: Experienced Beginners Duration: 60min Props: minimal props are required in this session. Firm blankets that can be folded […]
Use of Chair in Asana Practice: Back Arches
Regular practice of back arches is one of the characteristics of Iyengar Yoga. Here, we look at the basic and intermediate level positions only. While some of these positions require a backless yoga chair, some can be done with any sturdy chair. Level: Experienced beginners, Intermediate Duration: 75 mins. Props needed: belt, bolster, blanket, chair, […]
Varicose Veins Prevention and Knee Health: Activating Leg Muscles Through Extending and Squeezing
Muscular actions to fortify the knee joint and prevent varicose veins. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate, Gentle Duration: 75min; Props needed: blankets, belt, 2 sturdy chairs, access to a wall This recording is part of the following Short Courses: Short Course #1 for Knees: from Healing to Challenging (Short Course; level: Intermediate) Short Course #1 for […]
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 Health: Flexibility, Firmness, Dynamism
Stiff/ ‘tight’ hips, are connected to lower back pain, wearing out of the hip socket, arthritis of the knee, menstrual discomfort etc. To maintain the overall health of the hips, it is important to include many kinds of hip actions in our practice. Asanas like baddhakonasana and supta baddhakonsasana, upavistakonasana and padmasana, are often referred […]
Fresh Look at Standing Asanas as Preparation for Back Arches
A novel approach to practicing standing asanas, as we prepare the arms, legs, and the spine for back arches, through a combination of seated and standing asanas. This session is part of the Short Course Intermediate Level Back Arches: Supported and Unsupported. Save by buying the entire Course. Level: Experienced Beginners, Intermediate Duration: 60min Props […]
