Surya Namaskara: An Adapted Practice Using Supports, Part1
This is the first part of an adaptation of the surya namaskar for a gentler practice. Level: Gentle Duration: 70 mins Props needed: yoga strap, blocks, a stack of firm blankets/ bolster, access to a wall This recording is part of the Short Course Constructing and De-constructing Surya Namaskar (Short Course, Level Gentle)
Surya Namaskara: An Adapted Practice Using Supports, Part2
This is the second class focussed on constructing and deconstructing surya namaskar. We examine the biomechanics that are involved in the flow of asanas. This class contains improvisations and modifications to adapt to the ability of the seniors Level: Gentle Duration: 50 mins Props needed: yoga strap, blocks, a stack of firm blankets/ bolster, access […]
Simple Back Arches for Upper Back, Shoulders and Neck Relief
Recommended to be done after the session Upper Back, Shoulders and Neck Relief/ Preparing for Back Arches. Like the above session, this is also a multi-utility session: shoulder/ upper back/ neck focus for – for sportspeople, deskworkers, those who experience stiffness in these areas, and those preparing for inverted asanas like sirsasana. While the previous […]
Constructing and De-constructing Surya Namaskara (Short Course, Level Gentle)
The first 3 sessions of this Short Course break down the twelve steps of surya namaskar, and then puts them together again. For the Gentle level, adaptations are shown using supports and props. Part1: Surya Namaskar: An Adapted Practice Using Supports, Part1 Part 2: Surya Namaskar: An Adapted Practice Using Supports, Part2 Part 3: Surya Namaskar: An Adapted […]
Strengthening the Two Sides of the Back – Role of Arms and Legs
In this part of the Short Course is when we start exploring larger movements – still being done with props/ supports. We examine the role of the limbs – the arms and the legs in accessing the back. This class is part of the Short Course “Asana understanding for a healthy back”. Save by renting the entire […]
Forward Extensions: The ‘Concave Back’ Action
In the Iyengar tradition, we practice forward extensions (standing or seated) in two very distinct stage: the final stage of the head touching some part of the leg/ floor, is preceded by the intermediate stage of extending the torso not downward, but forward, lengthening the sides of the body, and arching the back – an […]
Back and Front of the Body Parallel to Each Other
In this session, we explore the relationship between the back and the front of the body, and also how to move/ position these two facets so they are complimentary. Unlike the other sessions of this Short Course, this session puts the back in more challenging positions. The learnings of the previous sessions have to be […]
Strengthening and Firming Shoulders and Shoulder Blades: Preparation for Sirsasana (Headstand)
Understanding the shoulder and shoulder-blades actions separately not just prepares us for the more complex asanas, it helps us to target the specific areas for the health of the upper back/ shoulder complex. Use here to prepare for Sirsasana Level: Experienced Beginners Duration: 60min
Salamba Sirsasana2: Preparation through Understanding the Shoulders and Shoulderblades
This session includes multiple exercises/ drills to understand and appreciate the movements at the shoulder as distinct from the shoulder blades, and also to train these joints separately. This not just prepares us for the more complex asanas, it helps us to target the specific areas for the health of the upper back-shoulder complex. Level: […]
Urdhva Hasta Dandasana Part 1: Legs and Spine Connections
Dandasana is one of the foundational seated positions. But this seemingly simple position teaches us very important lessons about making connections between the limbs, and the spine. These connections are lost with sedentary lifestyles This session maybe done stand-alone, but we recommend you do it in combination with the recording Urdhva Hasta Dandasana Part2: Taking […]
