Short Course #2 for Abdomen: Moving the Limbs from a Stable Centre (Short Course; Level: Intermediate)
The role of the abdominal area in asana and pranayama practice is much more varied, complex, and interesting, than it is in the more conventional physical exercises. This area is rich with musculature, organs, nerve plexi, and the more esoteric control centres. It is recognised not just a ‘structural’ component whose musculature needs to be kept toned, but […]
Short Course #2 for Abdomen: Moving the Limbs from a Stable Centre (Short Course; Level: Experienced Beginners)
The role of the abdominal area in asana and pranayama practice is much more varied, complex, and interesting, than it is in the more conventional physical exercises. This area is rich with musculature, organs, nerve plexi, and the more esoteric control centres. It is recognised not just a ‘structural’ component whose musculature needs to be kept toned, but […]
Hip Mobility through Thigh Rolling Out – Baddhakonasana Legs
Baddhakonasana and supta baddhakonasana hold a special place in asana vocabulary. It is an asana in itself, and also preparation for other asana that involve external rotation at the hips. Supta baddhakonasana is a foundational position for restorative and therapeutic asanas, and an essential element in a woman’s practice This is a beginner-level introduction to […]
Relief for Wrists and Elbows from Mobile Phones, Laptops and other Electronic Gadget Use (Beginner Level), Part 2
This session is mostly drills to bring relief to our abused wrists/elbows/shoulders, from over-use of electronic gadgets. These actions are good by themselves, and also good preparation for asanas where wrist/elbow/shoulders have to play important part. Level: Beginners, Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 60min Props required: specialised props are not required for this session. household objects […]
Arms, Elbows and Shoulder Connections: Anantasana, Vasisthasana
Arms and their connection to the shoulders: preparation for anantasana and vasistasana. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 50min Props required: no props are required for this session This session is part of the following Short Courses: Strengthening Wrists and Preparing them for Weight Bearing Asanas (Short Course; Level – Intermediate) and, Strengthening Wrists and Preparing […]
Arm Balances: Tolasana, Lolasana, Bakasana
Various asanas that involve arm balancing: tolasana, lolasana, bakasana Level: Experienced Beginners, Intermediate Duration: 70min Props required: couple of blocks. yoga strap, firm blankets to adjust the height of the seat If you are not used to arm balancing positions we recommend you practice with one of the two sessions: Relief for Wrists and Elbows […]
Relief for Wrists and Elbows from Mobile Phones, Laptops and other Electronic Gadget Use (Intermediate Level), Part 2
This session is mostly drills to bring relief to our abused wrists/elbows/shoulders, from over-use of electronic gadgets. These actions are good by themselves, and also good preparation for asanas where wrist/ elbow/shoulder strength is called for. Level: Intermediate Duration: 70min Props required: yoga strap, specialised props are not required for this session; household objects like […]
Strengthening, Lengthening, Squeezing Arms to Relieve Fatigue
A short burst session to energise and strengthen the arms. Can be used by itself, or can be used as preparation for stronger arm actions like arm balances, inversions and back arches. Level: Beginner, Experienced Beginner, Gentle Duration: 40min Props required: a chair to sit on, block, a strap
A Full Range of Actions for Arms and Shoulders – Malasana to Chaturanga Dandasana
This session explores the arms and their connection to the shoulder region. First done in isolated arm actions, then integrated into standing asanas. We end with preparation for chaturanga dandasana. Chaturanga dandasana is a strengthening position, and also the beginning of back arches, Level: Beginner, Experienced Beginner Duration: 60min Props required: blocks and blankets are […]
Arms and Shoulder Connections in Anantasana, Vasisthasana – Alternatives for a Gentle Approach
Arms and their connection to the shoulders: This session may be used by experienced practitioners, but it also shows some supported adaptations for gentler versions of vasistasana and anantasana. There is a vinyasa sequence in the earlier part of the class. For a gentler practice, you may do this part with supports, or skip it […]
