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 […]
Surya Namaskar Part 2 for Intermediate Level: Integrating into a Short Energising Practice Including Inversions
This second session integrates Surya Namaskar in a short energising practice session preceded and followed by inversions. Level: Intermediate Duration: 55 mins This session is part of the Short Course Constructing and De-constructing Surya Namaskar (Short Course, Level Intermediate)
108 Surya Namaskara – Practice Along – FREE Resource
A recording of 108 Surya Namaskars done by the Practice Room student community on the occassion of Guru Purnima, 2020. Different people lead different segments of this compilation, giving each part their own distinctive flavour. This is a zoom recording and the audio and video quality is not very good. Still a good resource for […]
Short Course #1 for Knees: from Healing to Challenging (Short Course; level: Gentle)
This Short Course on Knee awareness neatly breaks down the information packets: alignment, creating space, activating the surrounding tissue: thighs, hips and calves. The Gentle Level Short Course does not go into the more challenging dynamic weight shifts, progressive loading of the knee, and internal and external rotations This structure makes it easier to understand […]
Increasing Mobility and Stability Challenge for the Ankles – Part2
This session is a progression from the previous two sessions. There is re-inforcement of actions done in the previous session, and introduction of higher levels of complexity or subtlety. It works on the ankle joint through a series of asanas. Blocks are used to challenge the balance and the stability at the ankles, and also […]
Eka Pada Actions: Culminating the Leap towards Hanumanasana
Eka pada (lit. one-leg)actions teach us to observe and balance two perspective – seemingly opposites of each other. In this session we explore the front and back legs scissoring away from each other as it plays out in back arches. Duration: 85 mins. Level: Intermediate Props needed: a stack of firm blankets or a bolster, […]
Rotational Movements of Important Joints – to Maintain and Enhance Mobility/ Flexibility (FREE Resource)
This session shows how simple movements at the joint, done with detail and attention, can be a potent tool to maintain joint mobility. This recording is part of the FREE Short Course Compliment your Walking Routine FREE Resources are available to everyone without payment, and without logging in. Click on the video to play it. […]
Brisk and Supported – A Gentle Way to Practice Back Arches
A brisk and energetic session of supported back arches. Can be done by itself, but we recommend this after th preparation (of the previous session in this Short Course. Can be done as a stand-alone session, we recommend doing the session Preparing for a Gentle Back Arches Practice: Hips, Knees, Ankles as a preparation. Level: […]
Forward Extensions: Preparing through Dynamic Actions
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 […]
Practice for Peri-menopause/ Menopause: The Lifting, Elongating and Energising Practice, Part I
The Lifting, Elongating and Energising Practice complements the Softening, Widening, and Surrendering Practice (Part 1 and Part II). The actions and asanas in this practice tone the reproductive organs, as well as the muscles and other tissue that hold these organs in place. This practice is also recommended for post partum, and post menstruation period. […]
