Abdominal Toning in Asanas – 3rd Part
How the standing, seated and supine asanas can be used for gently and progressively toning the abdominal area – for organic and muscular health. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 60min. Props needed: 2 sturdy chairs/ a chair and a low table, 2 blocks, a yoga strap This recording is part of the following Short Courses: […]
Abdominal Toning in Asanas – 2nd Part for the Experienced Beginner Level
A session to gently and progressively tone the abdominal area – for health of abdominal/ reproductive organs, as well as abdominal musculature – through standing, seated and supine asanas. This session gives a good understanding of how to use the abdominal area (the so called ‘CORE’ in popular exercise parlance) in asanas: not using it […]
Abdominal Toning in Asanas – 2nd Part for the Intermediate Level
A session to gently and progressively tone the abdominal area – for health of abdominal/ reproductive organs, as well as abdominal musculature – through standing, seated and supine asanas. This session gives a good understanding of how to use the abdominal area (the so called ‘core’ in popular exercise parlance) in asanas – not using […]
Abdominal Toning in Asanas Part4: A Follow-along Session for Intermediate Level
This is a follow-along sessions with minimal instructions. This class is a culmination of this Short Course, and requires familiarity with the previous sessions. Level: Intermediate Duration: 60min Props needed: chair and a stack of blankets/ bolster to set up chair sarvangasana, an addl. chair for ardha halasana, 2 blocks, a yoga strap This recording […]
Abdominal Toning in Simple Asanas: 1st Part
Using simple asanas for gently and progressively toning the abdominal area – for organic and muscular health. This session gives a good understanding of how to use the abdominal area (the so called ‘core’ in popular exercise parlance) in asanas – not using it aggresively/ making it hard, at the same time, not keeping it […]
Seated Forward Extensions: Supported Positions for a Quiet Practice
In this final session of the Short Course on seated forward extensions, we practice these asanas with support. Such a practice is emotionally quietening, cooling (and therefore recommended for hot days), can relieve headaches, and is part of the practice for high blood pressure, and womens’ menstrual practice. The use of supports makes especially makes […]
Seated Forward Extensions: Enriching Paschimottanasana
Paschimottanasana is given a special place in the category of seated forward extensions. Inspite of the simplicity of its shape, this is a very potent asana. its alternate names brahmacaryasana and ugrasana testify to the power inherent in this asana. In this session, we learn to appreciate how the other forward extensions enrich paschimottanasana. Level: […]
Moving the Arms and the Legs from a Steady Core: Balance, Roll, Revolve
Learning to use the muscles of the abdominal area: progression from the previous session with stronger arm and leg actions, and adding the challenges of balancing, rolling and revolving. Level: Experienced Beginner Duration: 60min Props required: yoga strap, blocks, a blanket This session is part of the Short Course Short Course #2 for Abdomen: Moving […]
The ‘Eka Pada’ of Back Arches
Eka pada (lit. one-leg)actions teach us to observe and balance two perspective – seemingly opposites of each other. In this session we explore the front and back legs scissoring away from each other as it plays out in back arches. Duration: 90 mins. Level: Intermediate Props needed: a stack of firm blankets or a bolster, […]
Knee Alignment: Explanations and Experiences
Basic concepts in knee alignment, how to diagnose imbalances, and to take simple corrective measures. Level: Beginner, Experienced beginners, Intermediate, Gentle Duration: 90 mins; Props needed: a yoga strap, a belt, a sturdy chair This recording is part of the following Short Courses: Short Course #1 for Knees: from Healing to Challenging (Short Course; level: […]
