Preparing the whole Body for Effective Seated Forward Extensions (Intermediate Level)
In this session, we activate the back and the sides of the body, as well as the breath and then move towards seated forward extensions. Level: Intermediate Duration: 75min Props required: a sturdy chair, a yoga strap to loop around a sturdy support like a window grill (optional), firm folded blankets or cushions that can […]
Quiet Forward Extensions: Using Beds & Tables
This session seeks to give a glimpse of the quietening effect of forward extensions through the use of household objects as props. Most of this session is not just suitable, but will also bring relief to those with back weakness. Do a couple of shorter holds in case a longer hold in a position gets […]
Receiving Quietness and Support From the Wall: Prone Positions
These set of sessions facing the wall calming effect on the nervous system. They are also meant as preparation and orientation for the classical prone positions that are greatly beneficial for respiratory health. In this session, we integrate the abdominal engagement (introduced in the previous session), as we explore a few prone positions. This can […]
What is Mindful Asana Practice?
This session attempts to give a real experience of ‘mindfulness’, ‘awareness’, and ‘breath’, in asana practice. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 60 mins. Props needed: any sturdy chair, a couple of blanket, yoga blocks
Use of Chair in Asana Practice (Short Course; Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate)
The chair can be used in a variety of way especially in combination with other props like blankets, bolsters and belts. 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. Part 1 – Reinforcing the […]
Healing and Strengthening Knees through Asana Practice: Experience Sharing (FREE Resource)
Class/ experience sharing, with a student who has generously agreed to share her experiences in working with injured knees, and benefitting from her asana practice. Speaking about her journey out of pain, with practical demonstration about what is helping her knee to recover. An inspiration to anyone who is feeling dejected on account of an […]
Respiratory Health (Short Course; suitable for newcomers) (FREE Resource)
Set of bite-sized video tutorials to improve respiration in case of respiratory distress. Such distress can be due to chronic conditions like asthma. This positions have also been found to be extremely beneficial in cases of Covid at the recovery stage, and when symptoms are mild. These videos are suitable for newcomers with not much […]
Asana Practice to heal and strengthen injured weak knees (FREE Resource)
Our modern lifestyles make some joints of our body particularly susceptible to wear and tear. The knee is one such joint. Weak knees mean restricted activities, and often to lead to arthritis and even surgery. Asanas offer a wide scheme of actions, to heal injured knees, and to strengthen weak knees. The session in this […]
Exercises to Compliment Walking Routine in 5 Parts (Short Course; all levels; FREE Resource)
Walking is a wonderful, no-cost, no-training, no-equipment exercise. The mental and emotional benefits of walking are no less. However, it is not true that walking is a ‘complete exercise in itself’ ( we speak more about this in the ‘Introduction’ recording) If you walk every day (or almost every day), and have been doing so […]
Simple Asana Practice for the Days of Menstruation (FREE Resource)
The menstrual practice of Iyengar Yoga, when done regularly during the days of menstruation, over a period of time, helps address the most commonly seen distressful symptoms of menstruation, such as abdominal cramps, back ache, bloating, headache, uneven digestion, and mood swings. It also forms the basis for deeper and more detailed therapeutic work that […]
