Forward Extensions from Standing to Seated
Approaching forward extensions through standing Asanas. The muscles of the hips and the waist are prepared for a strong foundation for the forward extensions practice In this session, the preparation is allowed to influence the extent of forward extension without undue struggle.
Invigorating Standing Asanas with Focus on Lower Back
An invigorating asana session of standing asanas with focus on positioning and toning the tailbone – the lowest part of the back.
Use of Chair in Asana Practice: the ‘Sides’ of the Body
Many important organs – the lungs, digestive organs – exist as much on the sides of the body, as they do towards the ‘middle’, or the ‘front’ or the ‘back’; The chair can be useful in helping us to identify and experience these exciting category of ‘lateral asanas. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 75 mins. […]
Use of Chair in Asana Practice (Short Course; Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate)
The chair can be used in a variety of way especially in combination with other props like blankets, bolsters and belts. 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. Part 1 – Reinforcing the […]
Surya Namaskar Part 2 for Intermediate Level: Integrating into a Short Energising Practice Including Inversions
This second session integrates Surya Namaskar in a short energising practice session preceded and followed by inversions. Level: Intermediate Duration: 55 mins This session is part of the Short Course Constructing and De-constructing Surya Namaskar (Short Course, Level Intermediate)
108 Surya Namaskara – Practice Along – FREE Resource
A recording of 108 Surya Namaskars done by the Practice Room student community on the occassion of Guru Purnima, 2020. Different people lead different segments of this compilation, giving each part their own distinctive flavour. This is a zoom recording and the audio and video quality is not very good. Still a good resource for […]
Healing and Strengthening Knees through Asana Practice: Experience Sharing (FREE Resource)
Class/ experience sharing, with a student who has generously agreed to share her experiences in working with injured knees, and benefitting from her asana practice. Speaking about her journey out of pain, with practical demonstration about what is helping her knee to recover. An inspiration to anyone who is feeling dejected on account of an […]
Simple Menstrual Asana Practice to Control Period Discomforts Part 2: Detailed (FREE Resource)
In this recording, we look at the simplified asana practice sequence in detail, with instructions, demonstrations, and adaptations This recording is part of the Short Course Simple Asana Practice for the Days of Menstruation (FREE Resource) FREE Resources are available to everyone without payment and without logging in. Click on the video to play it. […]
Simple Menstrual Asana Practice to Control Period Discomforts Part 3: Follow-along (FREE Resource)
In this recording, we look at the simplified asana practice sequence in detail, with instructions, demonstrations, and adaptations This recording is part of the Short Course Simple Asana Practice for the Days of Menstruation (FREE Resource) Please practice sequentially with the other recordings in this Short Course FREE Resources are available to everyone without payment […]
Simple Menstrual Asana Practice to Control Period Discomforts – Overall Perspective and Physiology (FREE Resource)
This is a short video on the theory of the menstrual physiology from the perspective of western medical science, and ayurveda. The basic information here is useful for all women to have an overall perspective on maintaining menstrual health via diet, lifestyle, and exercise. This recording is part of the Short Course Simple Asana Practice […]
