Active Practice to Discourage Constipation
This recording is part of the Short Course The Practice for Digestive Health (Short Course; Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate)
Practice of Inversions to Deal with Constipation
This recording is part of the Short Course The Practice for Digestive Health (Short Course; Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate)
The Fabulous Five Seated Forward Extensions: from Preparation to Final Positions (Short Course; Level: Experienced Beginners)
A detailed exploration of the five classical seated forward extensions – janu sirsasana, triangamukha ekapada paschimottanasana, ardha baddha padma paschimottanasna, and marichyasana I, and paschimottanasana. These are not the most complex of the forward extensions, but taken together, they are fabulous in exploring different hip, leg, ankle, spine movements, with their differing effects on he […]
Deep Dive to Virabhadrasana III
Principles of Womens’ Practice: Supported and Elevated Emotional Centre (Level Intermediate)
In this session we explore the principle of elevating the emotional centre: the thoracic/ chest/ heart area. Importantly, we train the back body to support the chest to keep it softly lifted, rather than pushing/ thrusting the chest forward This session is part of the Short Course The Principles of Women’s Practice (Short Course; Level […]
Principles of Womens’ Practice: Supported and Elevated Emotional Centre (Level Experienced Beginner)
In this session we explore the principle of elevating the emotional centre: the thoracic/ chest/ heart area. Importantly, we train the back body to support the chest to keep it softly lifted, rather than pushing/ thrusting the chest forward This session is part of the Short Course The Principles of Women’s Practice (Short Course; Level Experienced […]
Principles of Womens’ Practice: Deflating and Elongating the Abdomen (Level Intermediate)
In this session we explore one of the essential principles for efficacy of a woman’s practice: deflating, lifting and elongating the abdomen. This session is part of the Short Course The Principles of Women’s Practice (Short Course; Level Intermediate) We recommend working with the other recordings in the the Short Courses for a complete practice. […]
Half Lotus (Ardha Padma) Asanas for the Experienced Beginner 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 […]
Varied Arm Actions that Lead to Success in Forward Bends and Back Arches
This session starts with moving and positioning the arm in various ways – first done in isolation; and then incorporated in standing asanas. These actions are very important to bring back flexibility and strength to arm muscles, and is therefore relevant to everyone desk-workers, those who have minor cervical conditions, who experience stiffness in shoulders […]
Stability and Mobility of the Feet: Toes, Ankles, Arches and More (Short Course, Level: Experienced Beginner)
Our feet connect us to the ground, and enable us to stand upright. they are also our main line of communication with the ground that we stand on – both to sense stimuli, and to respond. Our feet are also capable of an amazing range of movements and positions – something that we tend to […]
