Forward Extensions Overview – from Standing to Seated
In this session we start with mobilising the arms and legs and integrating the action of the limbs going towards restful seated forward extensions. Duration: 60min Level: Experienced Beginners Props required: yoga strap, a sturdy chair, access to a wall
Preparing the whole Body for Effective Seated Forward Extensions (Exp. Beginner Level)
In this session, we activate the back and the sides of the body, and then move towards seated forward extensions. Level: Experienced Beginners Duration: 75min Props: chair, blankets, access to wall
Utkatasana Deep Dive for Experienced Beginners – Healthy Actions for Flat Foot and Varicose Veins
Exploring some direct and indirect relationships of the feet, the back, the arms, to this versatile foundational asana: utkatasana. Can be done as a stand-alone session, recommended to be done along with Beyond Utkatasana: Healthy Actions from the Hip to the Plantar Fascia of the Feet Level: Experienced Beginner Duration: 60min Props: chair, blankets, belt, […]
Aligning Calves, Ankles, Feet: Healthy Actions for Varicose Veins, Flat Feet
Gentle but powerful work on calves and shins, and the small connective tissue on the soles of the feet to lengthen, to widen and to align. Level: All levels Duration: 45mins Props required: a sturdy chair, couple of blocks, a rolled blanket
Receiving Quietness and Support from the Wall: Introduction
These set of sessions facing the wall have a calming effect on the nervous system. They are also preparation and orientation for the classical prone positions that are greatly beneficial for respiratory health. While not a menstrual practice, this session is supported, and relaxing. It is, therefore, also suitable to be done during normal menstruation. […]
Standing Asana Intensive with Focus on Ankles, Leading to Bhekasana (Part1 of Back Arches Weekend Intensive)
Focussing on calves, shins and ankles as the foundation for standing asanas. Progressing to the basic back arches. Level: Experienced Beginners, Intermediate Duration: 120min Props required: no props are needed, blocks are optional This session is part of the Short Course Standing to Back Arches Short Course (Weekend Intensive; Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate)
Upper Back Preparation Leading to Back Arches (Part2 of Back Arches Weekend Intensive)s
Focussing on calves, shins and ankles as the foundation for standing asanas. Progressing to the basic back arches, ending with breath-work. This session is part of the Short Course ‘Standing to Back Arches (Weekend Intensive). Save by renting the entire Course. Level: Experienced Beginners, Intermediate Duration: 120min Props required: a yoga strap, a sturdy chair, […]
Back arches: Fast Movements Using Supports
This session explores how short bursts of fast movements effect back arches. The movements are chosen so that the kinetic chain along the back of the body is activated in a way quite different than holding passive stretches. Supports/ props are used to maintain momentum, rather than for ease of execution. Level: Intermediate Duration: 90 […]
Back Arches: Overview (Short Course; Level: Intermediate, Experienced Beginners)
A collection of sessions that looks at some aspects of back arches. The sessions in this Short Course do not go into details of any particular asana, rather they give various perspectives of approaching this important family of asanas. Part1: Fast Movements in Back Arches, Using Supports Part2: How to Warm-up, Cool Down, and Use Supports Part3: Preparing […]
Arm Balancing Short Course (Weekend Intensive) Part 1- Preparing through Foundational Asanas
Exploring the connection of foundational asana – standing, seated and supine – to arm balancing positions. exploring the role of the limbs, the back, shoulders, wrist in arm balancing positions. Level: Intermediate Duration: 120min Props needed: 3-4 blankets, 3 blocks, belt, 2 chairs, access to a wall This recording is part of the Arm Balancing Weekend […]
