Ribs, Shoulders, Quadriceps, Breath: The Front of the Body in Back Arches
Back arches are categorised as ‘purva pratana sthiti’ (expansion of the frontal plane) in Sanskrit. This session explores the involvement of the frontal plane of the body as we prepare for back arching Level: Experienced Beginners Duration: 50 mins. Props needed: yoga strap, a couple of blocks, one blanket
Gentle Cooling Practice for a Hot Day
A combination of supported standing asanas, twists, and forward extensions, ending in breath-work in supine positions This session is ideal to be done on a hot day for a cooling effect. Duration: 45 mins. Props needed: a sturdy chair, a stack of blankets
Chest and Abdominal Separation, pt. 1 of 2: Lecture & Demonstration (FREE Resource)
A brief introductory lecture and demonstration of how we can attempt to have a subjective experience of the breath in our bodies. This session also introduces the vocabulary that we often use in our classes to indicate the movement of the breath in the different regions of the body. This is the short first part […]
Chest and Abdominal Separation in Breathing, pt. 2 of 2: Demonstration & Experience (FREE Resource)
This is the second part on the introductory lecture/ exercise/ experience on experiencing the breath in the body. The session introduces one of the most common positions in which pranayama preparation is introduced in our tradition: a supine position with a support for the chest. This session is best done in combination with the first […]
Taking a stable ‘Seat’ for the Experience of Breath (audio) (FREE Resource)
‘breath explorations’ are preparatory actions for pranayama. while such explorations can be done in all asana positions, some are more conducive – allowing for longer stays with stillness and stability, with no mental strain. we usually do them in supported supine positions. the set-up and basic instructions of many such positions are available in the […]
Beginner Back Arches Practice Part 2: Urdhva mukha svanasana, Chatuspadasana, Purvottanasana
The second Part of the Back Arches Series at the Beginner/ Experienced Beginner Level looks at urdhvamukha svanasana, chatuspadasana, purvottanasana. This can be done as a stand-alone session, but we recommend doing the session Beginner Back Arches Part1: Strengthening Arms, Shoulders and Legs to Prepare for Back Arches, before attempting this session Level: Beginner/ Experienced […]
Simple Practice for Immunity Enhancing
A combination of active asanas, is followed by supported positions that are to be held at least for a few minutes each. While the asanas in this session are not complex, for the longer stay in some of these asanas to be effective, some familiarity with these asanas is required. Level: Experienced Beginners Duration: […]
Detailed Before-walking Routine for Aligning and Activating (FREE Resource)
This before-walking routine will help prepare the legs, hips, arms and shoulders for walking. Can be done at any time of the day – and is a gentle but energising practice by itself. This recording is part of the FREE Short Course Compliment your Walking Routine FREE Resources are available to everyone without payment, and […]
Training Legs for Standing
In this session, we look at some of the common standing postures that may lead to imbalances, and how to correct them. Level: Beginner/ Experienced Beginner Duration: 60 mins. Props needed: yoga strap, a couple of firm blankets, access to a wall
Follow-along Before-walking Routine for Aligning and Activating (FREE Resource)
This before-walking routine will help prepare the legs, hips, arms and shoulders for walking. Can be done at any time of the day – and is a gentle but energising practice by itself. This recording has minimal demonstrations and instructions. Work with the ‘detailed’ version of this routine before doing this follow-along version. This recording […]
