Practice for Peri-menopause/ Menopause: The Lifting, Elongating and Energising Practice, Part I
The Lifting, Elongating and Energising Practice complements the Softening, Widening, and Surrendering Practice (Part 1 and Part II). The actions and asanas in this practice tone the reproductive organs, as well as the muscles and other tissue that hold these organs in place. This practice is also recommended for post partum, and post menstruation period. […]
Practice for Peri-menopause/ Menopause: The Lifting, Elongating and Energising Practice, Part II
The Lifting, Elongating and Energising Practice complements the Softening, Widening, and Surrendering Practice (Part 1 and Part II). The actions and asanas in this practice tone the reproductive organs, as well as the muscles and other tissue that hold these organs in place. These asanas will indeed ‘lift’ the body, and lift the spirit, and […]
Inversions – Supported Quietness Part II
Supported inversions (upside down asanas) are an integral part of many therapeutic practices – for hormonal balance, addressing stress and anxiety, improving sleep, immunity, improving digestion, women’s health etc. In these 2 sessions, we practice supported inversions for ease and quietness. But before that, we consider how inversions are not just feet-up and head-down positions, […]
Firm and Mobile Hips: an Overview
A combination of hip extension, external rotation, stabilisation in standing and inverted positions. An overview session ending in a supported inversion. Level – Experienced beginners, Intermediate, Gentle Duration – 75min Props needed: yoga strap, a block, access to a wall, a sturdy chair and blankets are need to set up chair sarvangasana This recording is […]
Practice for Peri-menopause/ Menopause (Short Course; Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate)
The perimenopausal period may extend for 10 -20 years. The hormonal shifts begin much before the symptoms become apparent (approx. age 35), and it can be several years after the last period before the hormone levels stabilise (approx. age 55). Women can have a spectrum of symptoms in the years of peri-menopause. The symptoms can […]
Anchoring to Rest and Recover the Back
‘Anchoring’ (fixing) the lowest end of the back sets free the rest of the back to extend and expand safely. This spreading action is restful and healing for tissues and organs. Level: Experienced Beginners, Intermediate, Gentle Duration: 65 mins Props needed: a yoga strap, a sturdy chair, a few blankets/ bolsters, a hook/ door knob/ […]
Principles of Womens’ Practice: Deflating and Elongating the Abdomen (Level Exp. Beginner)
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 Experienced Beginner). We recommend working with the other recordings in the the Short Courses for a complete practice. […]
Use of Chair in Asana Practice: Reinforcing the Standing Asanas
In this session, we use the chair not to make the standing asanas easier, but to increase their intensity. We use the chair to make it easier for us to work a little harder. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 80 mins. Props needed: Chair, bolster, blanket, blocks, access to a wall This recording is part […]
The Principles of Women’s Practice (Short Course; Level Experienced Beginner)
The basic principles to be followed in a woman’s yoga asana practice for reproductive/ endocrine health remain the same at all stages of life. The menstrual practice, the practice during peri-menopause, practice for menstrual irregularities and dysfunctions, and even pregnancy, have to follow these principles to be efficacious. Part 1 -Working with a Soft Abdomen […]
Learning the Use of Props in Standing Asanas
In this short beginners session, we bring together some of the prop-based adaptations we introduce to the beginner-level students. Notice that the focus is not on learning ‘prop-technique’. The focus is on developing our awareness: to assess how these prop-based adaptations improve our understanding, and our execution of asanas. No specialised props required. Duration: […]
