Overview of Back Arches
Often the neck gets strained in backward extensions, as the head is taken back. This series of sessions focusses on initiating the action from the dorsal thoracic area, as well as preparing the neck for the backward tilt. Level: Intermediate Duration: 75min Props needed: a yoga strap, couple of blocks, access to a wall This […]
Intermediate Level Back Arches: Supported and Unsupported (Short Course; Level: intermediate)
If one is already suffering from an ailment/ weakness of the back, back arches might sometimes not be advisable. But for everyone else, it is highly recommended to make a regular practice of back arches a part of ones Asana practice – whether simple or complex/ advanced. They help in maintaining the elasticity and mobility of the […]
Moving the Arms and the Legs from a Steady Core
There are only a few classical asanas in this session, but there are a lot of fun and interesting movements where we explore the challenges of moving the limbs away from the abdominal ‘core’ without disturbing this area. Level: Beginner, Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 60min Props required: the only specialised props required is a block, […]
Moving the Arms and the Legs from a Steady Core: from Dynamic Movements to Steady Holds
Learning to use muscles of the abdominal area:progression from the previous session: from dynamic action, we move to stable holds. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 60min Props: belt, blocks, blanket, and chair This session is part of the following Short Courses: Short Course #2 for Abdomen: Moving the Limbs from a Stable Centre (Short Course; […]
Working the Thighs for Eka Pada Actions
Eka pada (lit. one-leg)actions teach us to observe and balance two perspective – seemingly opposites of each other. This happens as our two legs move in two different directions, in asanas that range from relatively simple, to complex. This is an overview session for asanas that are detailed in the subsequent sessions of this Short […]
Moving the Arms and the Legs from a Steady Core: Balance, Invert, Revolve
Learning to use the muscles of the abdominal area: progression from the previous session with stronger arm and leg actions, and adding the challenges of balancing, revolving, and going upside down. Level: Intermediate Duration: 75min Props needed:: belt, blocks, blankets, bolster and chair This session is part of the Short Course Short Course #2 for […]
Short Course #2 for Abdomen: Moving the Limbs from a Stable Centre (Short Course; Level: Intermediate)
The role of the abdominal area in asana and pranayama practice is much more varied, complex, and interesting, than it is in the more conventional physical exercises. This area is rich with musculature, organs, nerve plexi, and the more esoteric control centres. It is recognised not just a ‘structural’ component whose musculature needs to be kept toned, but […]
Short Course #2 for Abdomen: Moving the Limbs from a Stable Centre (Short Course; Level: Experienced Beginners)
The role of the abdominal area in asana and pranayama practice is much more varied, complex, and interesting, than it is in the more conventional physical exercises. This area is rich with musculature, organs, nerve plexi, and the more esoteric control centres. It is recognised not just a ‘structural’ component whose musculature needs to be kept toned, but […]
Launching Back arches from Abdominal Actions
Keeping the abdomen soft while arching back is definitely a challenge. this session attempts to do this through a series of gentle actions that activates the deeper abdominal muscles, and connects the abdomen to the limbs (the arms and the legs). The session ends with supported back arches. Level: Gentle Duration: 70min Props required: a […]
Hip Mobility through Thigh Rolling Out – Baddhakonasana Legs
Baddhakonasana and supta baddhakonasana hold a special place in asana vocabulary. It is an asana in itself, and also preparation for other asana that involve external rotation at the hips. Supta baddhakonasana is a foundational position for restorative and therapeutic asanas, and an essential element in a woman’s practice This is a beginner-level introduction to […]
