Positioning the Neck for Back Arches in Beginner Asanas
Starting with mobility and strengthening eactions in the upper back/ neck/ shoulder area, this session explores how the cervical area and the skull can be held in back arches to avoid straining the neck. We work up to salabhasana and ustrasana in this session. Level: Experienced Beginners Duration: 60 min. Props needed: one yoga belt, […]
Virabhadrasana I – Firmness and Confidence in the Legs to Proceed Further
Meant for a beginner level student who has attempted this virabhadrasana I a few times, and is ready to look at the moving parts of this layered position. In this session, we address the lower body: the hips, the legs, the alignment of the stance, the balance Level – Beginner, Experienced Beginner Duration – 40min […]
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
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 […]
A Short Burst of Abdominal Actions
A short burst, dynamic abdominals session. Duration: 40 min; Level: Beginner, Experienced Beginners, Intermediate Props used: a yoga strap, a plank/ stick about 2.5-3 ft long This recording is part of the following Short Courses: Short Course #1 for Abdomen: More than ‘Core’ (Level – Intermediate) and the Short Course Abdomen in Asanas: More than Core […]
Abdominal Engagement and a Healthy Back
We learn to engage the abdomen in order to understand and engage the front plane of the body (commonly referred to as the ‘CORE’) while also engaging the back plane of the body. This session provides useful inputs about safeguarding back health through abdominal action. Includes detailed exploration of chaturanga dandasana. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate […]
Abdominal Engagement and a Healthy Back (Level Gentle)
Exploring the role of the abdominal area in maintaining healthy back. Duration: 60min Level: Gentle, Experienced Beginner Props required: a bolster or stack of blankets, chair, blocks, and access to wall This recording is part of the Short Course Short Course #1 for Abdomen More than ‘Core’ (Level – Gentle)
Knee Alignment: Explanations and Experiences
Basic concepts in knee alignment, how to diagnose imbalances, and to take simple corrective measures. Level: Beginner, Experienced beginners, Intermediate, Gentle Duration: 90 mins; Props needed: a yoga strap, a belt, a sturdy chair This recording is part of the following Short Courses: Short Course #1 for Knees: from Healing to Challenging (Short Course; level: […]
Hip Connection to Back and to Legs
External rotation at the hip and work on the thighs and the lower back simultaneously to effect the hip in a healthy manner. Level – Experienced beginners, Intermediate, Gentle Duration – 75min Props needed: a sturdy chair, yoga strap, access to a wall This recording is part of the Short Course Hips that dont Need […]
Hips that dont Need Replacement (Short Course; Level: Experienced Beginners, Intermediate)
Hip replacements are becoming more common over the years as our range of movements at the hips becomes more and more restricted. A healthy hip is both flexible (i.e. it has mobility) and also firm. This session gives an overview of both perspectives. It alerts us also to the full range of movements at the […]
