Garudasana, Gomukhasana: Nourishing Actions for Arms and Legs
In this session we spend sufficient time on the intricate arm and leg positions of garudasana and gomukhasana. When we combine these two Asanas with other standing Asanas, we also experience the lightness in the limbs. Level: Experienced Beginners Duration: 60min Props: minimal props are required in this session. Firm blankets that can be folded […]
Half Lotus (Ardha Padma) Asanas for the Intermediate Level
the ardha padma leg position – taking one leg in the padmasana position – is not merely a halfway stop to full padmasana. There are many asanas that are based on the ardha padma position. This session draws interesting connections with standing asanas as preparatory positions, and then explores some of these ardha padma (half […]
Use of Chair in Asana Practice: Back Arches
Regular practice of back arches is one of the characteristics of Iyengar Yoga. 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. Level: Experienced beginners, Intermediate Duration: 75 mins. Props needed: belt, bolster, blanket, chair, […]
Varicose Veins Prevention and Knee Health: Activating Leg Muscles Through Extending and Squeezing
Muscular actions to fortify the knee joint and prevent varicose veins. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate, Gentle Duration: 75min; Props needed: blankets, belt, 2 sturdy chairs, access to a wall This recording is part of the following Short Courses: Short Course #1 for Knees: from Healing to Challenging (Short Course; level: Intermediate) Short Course #1 for […]
Principles of Womens’ Practice: Working with a Soft Abdomen
In this session we explore one of the essential principles for efficacy of a woman’s practice: working with a soft abdominal area. This is the gentlest of the three sessions in the series. This session is part of the Short Course The Principles of Women’s Practice (Short Course; Level Intermediate) and the Short Course The […]
Preparing for a Gentle Back Arches Practice: Hips, Knees, Ankles
In addition to supports, the other aspect that determines the safety and efficacy of back arches is adequate and appropriate preparation. In this session, the hips, knees and ankles are prepared. While being good back arches preparation, the actions are beneficial also for maintaining the health of these joints. Can be done as a stand-alone […]
Hip Health: Flexibility, Firmness, Dynamism
Stiff/ ‘tight’ hips, are connected to lower back pain, wearing out of the hip socket, arthritis of the knee, menstrual discomfort etc. To maintain the overall health of the hips, it is important to include many kinds of hip actions in our practice. Asanas like baddhakonasana and supta baddhakonsasana, upavistakonasana and padmasana, are often referred […]
Fresh Look at Standing Asanas as Preparation for Back Arches
A novel approach to practicing standing asanas, as we prepare the arms, legs, and the spine for back arches, through a combination of seated and standing asanas. This session is part of the Short Course Intermediate Level Back Arches: Supported and Unsupported. Save by buying the entire Course. Level: Experienced Beginners, Intermediate Duration: 60min Props […]
Supported Back Arches: Ekapada Viparita Dandasana on Chair
A long-ish hold in supported eka pada vipartia dandasana, after preparing the back for this position. Level: Intermediate Duration: 75min Props needed: a yoga chair, a long strap This recording is part of the Short Course Intermediate Level Back Arches: Supported and Unsupported (Short Course; Level: intermediate)
Deep Dive into Viparita Dandasana with a Chair: Supported Back Arches
Setting up, getting, and getting out of viparita dandasana, using a chair. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 45min Props needed: a yoga chair, a low table, a few cushions/ blankets/ bolsters to support the back of the head in viparatia dandasana This recording is part of the Short Course Intermediate Level Back Arches: Supported and […]
