Virabhadrasana I – Firmness and Confidence in the Legs to Proceed Further

Meant for a beginner level student who has attempted this virabhadrasana I  a few times, and is ready to look at the moving parts of this layered position. In this session, we address the lower body: the hips, the legs, the alignment of the stance, the balance Level – Beginner, Experienced Beginner Duration – 40min […]

The Wings of Virabhadrasana I: Role of the Arms

In this session, we start with activating the legs in supine positions, work with the arms in isolation, in dynamic actions.  The two are then integrated into into virabhadrasana I Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration:  60min Props needed: none Part of the following Short Courses: Deep Dive – Virabhadrasana I (Short Course, Level – Experienced […]

Progressions from Virabhadrasana I to Twists and Abdominals

Progressions from virabhadrasana I to abdominal actions and standing twists. Level – Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration – 60min Props needed: access to a wall, blocks (optional) Part of the Short Course Deep Dive – Virabhadrasana I (Short Course, Level – Experienced Beginner)

Deep Dive – Virabhadrasana 1 (Short Course, Intermediate)

A beginner level Asana, but one that might take a while to master.  Virabhadrasana1 is a standing Asana.  It has components of forward and backward extension, and even twists.  It requires collaborative effort of arms, legs, shoulders, back and hips.  If any of these parts are not performing optimally, it shows up in the Asana most commonly […]

Positioning the Neck for Back Arches – Part 1

This session explores explores how the cervical area and the skull can be held in back arches, using ahdomukha vrksasana (handstand) as a preparatory position. Level: Intermediate Duration: 75min. Props needed: yoga strap, firm blankets to sit, a low stool/ table or yoga chair, access to a wall

Role of Shoulders and Arms in Back Arches (level Intermediate)

Exploring the full range of shoulder movements, delving deeper into role of arms in backward extensions.  This session leads up to vipraita dandasana – both supported on a chair, and done independently level: Intermediate Duration: 75min Props needed: yoga chair, yoga strap, blocks, access to a wall

Steady and Dynamic Abdominals

A mix of steady asanas, and dynamic actions, both requiring use of abdominal engagement Level: Intermediate Duration: 75min Props needed: one strap, one or two firm blankets, a stack of blankets to set up sarvangasana This recording is part of the Short Course Short Course #1 for Abdomen: More than ‘Core’ (Level – Intermediate)

Abdominal Focus in Twistings

This session focusses on integrating abdominal participation in twists. Duration: 60min Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Props needed: yoga strap, a stack of firm blankets for sitting, access to a wall This recording is part of the following Short Courses: Short Course #1 for Abdomen: More than ‘Core’ (Level – Intermediate) and, the Short Course Abdomen […]