Sharpening Awareness: A Robust Supported Practice
Recorded in the last week of the month, this is a slower-paced, supported session, that is fairly challenging. This session that traverses through many categories of asanas, focussing on maintaining sharp awareness. The session culminates in breath-work. Level: Intermediate Duration: 60 mins. Props needed: yoga strap, a sturdy chair, couple of blocks, access to a […]
Deskworkers Antidote – Part 2 for Exp. Beginner Level: Firmness and Weight Bearing on Legs and Shoulders
This session is part of a series of classes to strengthen the legs, align the hips, keep the groin area (the hip flexors) soft, and move the shoulders and upper back – in other words, an antidote to sitting on chairs for long hours. Not just deskworkers, but anyone engaged in any sporting activity that […]
Gentle Cooling Practice for a Hot Day
A combination of supported standing asanas, twists, and forward extensions, ending in breath-work in supine positions This session is ideal to be done on a hot day for a cooling effect. Duration: 45 mins. Props needed: a sturdy chair, a stack of blankets
Parsvakonasana to Viparitakarani – Preparation for Breath Explorations
This session explores some lateral/ side-body actions, followed by a deeply restful viparitakarani, and ending with breath-work Level: Intermediate Duration: 75min
What is Mindful Asana Practice?
This session attempts to give a real experience of ‘mindfulness’, ‘awareness’, and ‘breath’, in asana practice. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 60 mins. Props needed: any sturdy chair, a couple of blanket, yoga blocks
Prone position #1 for Resting and Recovery after Covid (FREE Resource)
a short video tutorial of one of the simplest prone positions: a prone savasana (lying flat on the floor on your stomach, with the face down) FREE Resources are available to everyone without payment and without logging in. Click on the video to play it.
Restful Seated Position – Turning Sideways and Revolving (FREE Resource)
This video tutorial is in continuation of Restful Seated Position – Extending to the Front. The sideways and rotational movements shown here should therefore be attempted only after understanding the concept of ‘extending to the front’. This gently encourages the sides of the lungs to function. Can be done with any two chairs/ a chair […]
Prone position #2 for Resting and Recovery after Covid (FREE Resource)
A short video tutorial of prone position: a second variation of prone savasana with more support. Might be more suitable if you found the first prone savasana (lying flat on the floor on your stomach, with the face down) uncomfortable for the back, or the knees FREE Resources are available to everyone without payment and […]
Restful Seated Position – Extending to the Front (FREE Resource)
A short video tutorial of a seated position, extending forward and resting the forehead. can be done with any two chairs/ a combination of a chair with a coffee table or a bed. Do not be misled by the relative simplicity of these positions – they are extremely effective. FREE resources are available to everyone […]
Restful Seated Position – Leg Position #2 – Legs Folded Back (FREE Resource)
A short video tutorial of a seated position that can be done after extending forward and resting. (pl look at the other video for this). This second leg position with the legs bent and feet pointing back naturally encourages the body to go forward more easily, and thus feels more restful. This is also a […]
