The Wings of Virabhadrasana I: Role of the Arms
In this session, we start with activating the legs in supine positions, work with the arms in isolation, in dynamic actions. The two are then integrated into into virabhadrasana I Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 60min Props needed: none Part of the following Short Courses: Deep Dive – Virabhadrasana I (Short Course, Level – Experienced […]
Progressions from Virabhadrasana I to Twists and Abdominals
Progressions from virabhadrasana I to abdominal actions and standing twists. Level – Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration – 60min Props needed: access to a wall, blocks (optional) Part of the Short Course Deep Dive – Virabhadrasana I (Short Course, Level – Experienced Beginner)
Progressions from Virabhadrasana1 to Parivrtta parsvakonasana, Eka Pada Setu Bandha Sarvangasana
Progressions from Virabhadrasana I to abdominal actions, standing twists and inversions. Level – Intermediate Duration – 75min Props needed: 2 blocks, yoga strap This recording is part of the Short Course Deep Dive – Virabhadrasana I (Short Course; Level – Intermediate)
Deep Dive – Virabhadrasana 1 (Short Course, Intermediate)
A beginner level Asana, but one that might take a while to master. Virabhadrasana1 is a standing Asana. It has components of forward and backward extension, and even twists. It requires collaborative effort of arms, legs, shoulders, back and hips. If any of these parts are not performing optimally, it shows up in the Asana most commonly […]
Positioning the Neck for Back Arches – Part 1
This session explores explores how the cervical area and the skull can be held in back arches, using ahdomukha vrksasana (handstand) as a preparatory position. Level: Intermediate Duration: 75min. Props needed: yoga strap, firm blankets to sit, a low stool/ table or yoga chair, access to a wall
Role of Shoulders and Arms in Back Arches (level Exp Beginner)
Exploring the full range of shoulder movements, delving deeper into role of arms in backward extensions. Level: Experienced Beginner, Beginner Duration: 60min Props needed: a yoga strap, a firm folded blanket for sitting, a sturdy chair
Role of Shoulders and Arms in Back Arches (level Intermediate)
Exploring the full range of shoulder movements, delving deeper into role of arms in backward extensions. This session leads up to vipraita dandasana – both supported on a chair, and done independently level: Intermediate Duration: 75min Props needed: yoga chair, yoga strap, blocks, access to a wall
Relief from Abdominal Heaviness after Feasting (Level Intermediate)
A sequence to relieve abdominal heaviness/sluggishness, this is a mix of active and passive positions. level: Intermediate Duration: 60 min Props needed: yoga strap, yoga chair, stack of firmly folded blankets, bolster This recording is part of the Short Course Short Course #1 for Abdomen: More than ‘Core’ (Level – Intermediate)
Relief from Abdominal Heaviness after Feasting (Level Experienced Beginner/ Gentle)
A sequence to relieve abdominal heaviness/sluggishness, this is a mix of active and passive positions. All positions are supine and supported level: Experienced Beginner, Gentle Duration: 45 min This recording is part of the following Short Courses: Short Course #1 for Abdomen More than ‘Core’ (Short Course; Level Experienced Beginner) and, Short Course #1 for Abdomen […]
Steady and Dynamic Abdominals
A mix of steady asanas, and dynamic actions, both requiring use of abdominal engagement Level: Intermediate Duration: 75min Props needed: one strap, one or two firm blankets, a stack of blankets to set up sarvangasana This recording is part of the Short Course Short Course #1 for Abdomen: More than ‘Core’ (Level – Intermediate)
