Practice for the Days of Menstruation/ Menstrual Practice Pt III – Follow-along (Level: Intermediate; FREE Resource)
This is a follow-along version of the menstrual practice for practitioners with sufficient experience of asana practice to hold the positions a little longer, and to attempt some of the more challenging asanas without strain. Follow-along versions have minimal instructions, and demonstrations. We recommend that you work with the recordings of the detailed menstrual practice […]
Practice for the Days of Menstruation/ Menstrual Practice Pt II (Intermediate)
This second part of the recorded session includes detailed instructions demonstration for: seated forward extending asanas, upright seated asanas, supported back arches and supine positions. This session is part of the Short Course Practice for the Days of Menstruation (Short Course; Level: Intermediate) We recommend working with the sessions in this Short Course sequentially. In […]
Practice for the Days of Menstruation/ Menstrual Practice Pt I (Intermediate)
This first part of the recorded session includes detailed instructions demonstration for: supported standing asanas, supta padangusthasana II, and seated arm extensions. This session is part of the Short Course Practice for the Days of Menstruation (Short Course; Level: Intermediate). We recommend working with the sessions in this Short Course sequentially. In addition, the Short […]
Practice for Peri-menopause/ Menopause: The Softening, Widening and Surrendering Practice, Part II
The Softening, Widening, and Surrendering Practice addresses many the symptoms from the *spectrum of symptoms seen during the peri-menopausal years. Most of the asanas in this session are suitable for practice during the days of menstruation (except the segment of inversions). The Lifting, Elongating and Energising Practice is recommended as a complement to this practice. […]
Practice for Peri-menopause/ Menopause: The Softening, Widening and Surrendering Practice, Part I
The Softening, Widening, and Surrendering Practice addresses many the symptoms from the *spectrum of symptoms seen during the peri-menopausal years. Most of the asanas in this session are suitable for practice during the days of menstruation (except the segment of inversions). The Lifting, Elongating and Energising Practice is recommended as a complement to this practice. […]
Practice for Peri-menopause/ Menopause: The Lifting, Elongating and Energising Practice, Part I
The Lifting, Elongating and Energising Practice complements the Softening, Widening, and Surrendering Practice (Part 1 and Part II). The actions and asanas in this practice tone the reproductive organs, as well as the muscles and other tissue that hold these organs in place. This practice is also recommended for post partum, and post menstruation period. […]
Practice for Peri-menopause/ Menopause: The Lifting, Elongating and Energising Practice, Part II
The Lifting, Elongating and Energising Practice complements the Softening, Widening, and Surrendering Practice (Part 1 and Part II). The actions and asanas in this practice tone the reproductive organs, as well as the muscles and other tissue that hold these organs in place. These asanas will indeed ‘lift’ the body, and lift the spirit, and […]
Inversions – Supported Quietness Part II
Supported inversions (upside down asanas) are an integral part of many therapeutic practices – for hormonal balance, addressing stress and anxiety, improving sleep, immunity, improving digestion, women’s health etc. In these 2 sessions, we practice supported inversions for ease and quietness. But before that, we consider how inversions are not just feet-up and head-down positions, […]
Firm and Mobile Hips: an Overview
A combination of hip extension, external rotation, stabilisation in standing and inverted positions. An overview session ending in a supported inversion. Level – Experienced beginners, Intermediate, Gentle Duration – 75min Props needed: yoga strap, a block, access to a wall, a sturdy chair and blankets are need to set up chair sarvangasana This recording is […]
Anchoring to Rest and Recover the Back
‘Anchoring’ (fixing) the lowest end of the back sets free the rest of the back to extend and expand safely. This spreading action is restful and healing for tissues and organs. Level: Experienced Beginners, Intermediate, Gentle Duration: 65 mins Props needed: a yoga strap, a sturdy chair, a few blankets/ bolsters, a hook/ door knob/ […]
