Control and Precision in Shoulders and Shoulder Blades: Refining Forward Extensions (Virabhadrasana3)
Understanding the role of the shoulder-complex in forward extensions. This session includes some interesting use of a block to understand the connection of the arms to the shoulders. Level: Experienced Beginner Duration: 60min Props needed: blocks, belt, chair and access to a wall
Control and Precision in Shoulders and Shoulder Blades: Refining Forward Extensions (Vasisthasana)
Understanding the role of the shoulder-complex in forward extensions. This action is sought to be understood by breaking it down into simple steps, and then integrating it into a simplified vasistasana. Level: Intermediate Duration: 75min This recording is part of the Short Course Active Preparation Culminating in Quiet Seated Forward Extensions (Short Course; Level: Intermediate).
Active Preparation Culminating in Quiet Forward Extensions: Audio Video Hybrid Session
An audio-video hybrid session. The first part of the session prepares for forward extensions through active twists and dorsal thoracic engagement. The second part of the session is in audio mode for a quiet experience of seated forward extensions. Level: Intermediate Duration: 75min Props needed: a long yoga strap, couple of blocks, few firm blankets […]
Padmasana Preparation, Akarna dhanurasana
Preparing for padmasana: ‘warming’ the important joints and increasing movement at the hips, groins and knees. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 60mins Props required: belt, blanket, a sturdy chair or a low table, access to a wall We recommend doing this session in combination with Padmasana Preparation: Knee Flexion in Different Positions, or with Padmasana […]
Padmasana Preparation, Akunchan Kriya in Supta Padangusthasana
Deep hip flexions and external rotation as preparation for padmasana. We recommend doing this session in combination with the session Padmasana Preparation, Akarna dhanurasana Level: Intermediate Duration: 75mins Props required: belt, blanket, blocks, a high table, access to a wall
Padmasana Preparation: Knee Flexion in Different Positions
Deep hip flexions and knee flexions as preparation for padmasana. For Experienced Beginners, we recommend doing this session in combination with Padmasana Preparation, Akarna dhanurasana. For Intermediate level practitioners, we recommend doing this session in combination with Padmasana Preparation, Akunchan Kriya in Padangusthasana Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 60mins Props required: belt, blanket, blocks, access […]
Respiratory Health, Part1: the Principles, Basic Prone Positions
This first session is meant for understanding the principles behind the ‘Respiratory Health’ practice. The first part of this session is not a therapy session, and is not meant for those who are going through respiratory discomfort. The second segment of the session (starting 36th minute) goes into positions and actions that specifically benefit in […]
Learning the Practice for Respiratory Health, Part2 for Experienced Beginner Level: Arms/ Shoulder Actions and Inversions
In this session we are covering head-down positions that also serve as alternatives to inversions. Level: Experienced Beginner Duration: 60mins Props needed: the sessions in this Short Course are all supported, and therefore, prop-intensive. Household objects like chairs, firm blankets, cushions may be used. For this session, we also use a sturdy hook/ window grill […]
Learning the Practice for Respiratory Health, Part3 for Experienced Beginner Level: Putting it all Together
This is the 3rd part of the series on respiratory health. This series contains long holds with minimal instructions. Level: Experienced Beginner Duration: 70mins Props needed: the sessions in this Short Course are all supported, and therefore, prop-intensive. Household objects like chairs, firm blankets, cushions may be used. For this session, we also use a […]
Gentle Abdominal Actions Through Forward Extensions
The intelligent use of abdomen in forwards extensions. the use of supports makes these actions suitable for most people. Level: Gentle, Intermediate, Experienced Beginner Duration: 60mins Tagwords: 60mins, forward extensions, forward bends, abdominal, core, abdomen, womens practice, props, supports, parsvottanasana, uttanasana, prasarita padottanasana.