How to Approach Stiffness in Hips
Stiff/ ‘tight’ hips, are connected to lower back pain, wearing out of the hip socket, arthritis of the knee, menstrual discomfort etc. and therefore do not realise the importance of flexibility in hips. Once stiffness has set in, re-gaining flexibility might feel like an impossible feat. But it can be done through consistent effort. This […]
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
Forward Extensions: What to do When it Comes too Easy
Forward extensions for flexible practitioners: this session uses props not to make the forward extension positions asanas easier, or even to make them more challenging, but to push sensations to parts of the lower back that are often overlooked in our eagerness to go into a final asana. We experience the ‘broadness’ of the lower […]
Arm Actions to Manage & Prevent Degenerative Conditions in the Neck/ Cervical Area (Cervical Spondylosis) (FREE Resource)
This session addresses the shoulder and neck area through the arms – in seated and supported standing Asanas. Even if you do not have a degenerative condition of the cervical area, this is suitable session to maintain mobility and strength in the shoulder and neck area. This session is part2 of the Short Course Managing […]
Practice with Simple Props while Travelling
This short session uses only a yoga strap and a block, for an energising practice addressing shoulders, legs, hips and spine. It includes lateral, forward, backward extensions and twisting asanas in standing, seated and supine positions. This is also a suitable session to re-start practice after a break. Level: Beginner/ Experienced Beginner Duration: 45 mins. […]
Recovery after Road Travel or Prolonged Inactivity
Recommended session on a cold day to warm yourself up, or after a long road trip sitting in a car, or to do it on a day that you are feeling dull, or to use it to re-start your practice after a break. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 55 mins. Props needed: a yoga strap, […]
Dandasana Part2: Taking the L-Shape Upside Down to Connect Arms, Legs, Spine and Abdomen
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 and abdomen. In this session, we play with the ‘L’ shape of Dandasana in various orientations – in inversions, and even an arm balance. This session maybe done […]
Forward Extensions from Standing to Seated
Approaching forward extensions through standing Asanas. The muscles of the hips and the waist are prepared for a strong foundation for the forward extensions practice In this session, the preparation is allowed to influence the extent of forward extension without undue struggle.
Invigorating Standing Asanas with Focus on Lower Back
An invigorating asana session of standing asanas with focus on positioning and toning the tailbone – the lowest part of the back.
Use of Chair in Asana Practice: the ‘Sides’ of the Body
Many important organs – the lungs, digestive organs – exist as much on the sides of the body, as they do towards the ‘middle’, or the ‘front’ or the ‘back’; The chair can be useful in helping us to identify and experience these exciting category of ‘lateral asanas. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 75 mins. […]
