Extending Forwards and Backwards from Seated Virasana: Adhomukha and Supta Virasana
Virasana, and its extensions into supta virasana, are excellent conditioners of lower limbs. Supta virasana is often used therapeutically for a wide range of conditions, and is also a preparation for back arches. Difficulty in virasana can be due to limitation at the hip joint, length of the hamstrings, stiffness in the knee, shortness and […]
Prone Position Tutorial: Adhomukha virasana – supported and elevated (FREE Resource)
A short excerpt from the respiratory health series: a fully supported prone position that is suitable to do during respiratory illness even by newcomers with no experience of yoga. Level: Beginner, Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 10min Props needed: This is a fully supported positions. Household objects like pillows. blankets, and furniture like chairs, table, bed […]
Learning the Practice for Respiratory Health, Part3 for Experienced Beginner Level: Putting it all Together
This is the 3rd part of the series on respiratory health. This series contains long holds with minimal instructions. Level: Experienced Beginner Duration: 70mins Props needed: the sessions in this Short Course are all supported, and therefore, prop-intensive. Household objects like chairs, firm blankets, cushions may be used. For this session, we also use a […]
A Short and Simple Practice for Respiratory Health (FREE Resource)
Many of the positions shown in the Respiratory Health and Restful practice – FREE Recordings are strung together in this longer session. Props are used for support, but household objects can be used for this. FREE Resources are available to everyone without payment and without logging in. Click on the video to play it.
Feet, Toes, Ankles: Stability and Mobility
The previous session in this Short focussed on mobility aspect of the lower extremities, in this session, we add the strengthening/ load bearing aspect as well. Most of the positions involve moving the ankles and feet, but also bearing the weight of the body. Level: Beginner, Experienced Beginner Duration: 60mins Props required: belt, blocks, access […]
Feet, Toes, Ankles: Simple Conditioning Drills and Asanas for All Levels
The session is in two segments. in the first segment, there are simple drills for the feet, ankles and toes that can be attempted by anyone – these are not classical asana positions. In the second segment, we attempt a few standing asanas with additional supports and additional focus on the feet, to explore the […]
Feet, Toes, Ankles: Simple Conditioning Drills (FREE Resource)
Our feet are capable of an amazing range of movements and positions – something that we tend to forget, and therefore lose. This actions in this session re-introduce some of these movements. There are no complex technical instructions for this session. Enjoy the exploration. Those with ankle injuries are advised caution. Level: All levels Duration: […]
Stability and Mobility of the Feet: Toes, Ankles, Arches and More (Short Course, Level: Intermediate)
Healthy feet mean: – mobile and resilient ankles – good balance – quality of arches – prevention of conditions of the feet like plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, bunyans – better posture In the context of asana progression, feet are not just important in standing asanas, they are an important ingredient in other other asanas (virasana, padmasana, […]
Deep Dive into Parivrtta Trikonasana: The Revolved Triangle
Parivrtta trikonasana is one of the most complex asanas taught at the beginner level classes. This session session takes a deep dive into this asana. In 3 parts: Part 1: Preparation Part 2: Parivrtta trikonasana explanation of the variables, and how to negotiate them Part 3: follow-along Level: Beginner, experienced beginner Duration: 45min. Props needed: […]
Transitioning Towards a Quiet Practice: Beginner Level
This session starts actively, directs attention towards the breath, and then culminates in some quiet positions. Level: Beginner Duration: 60mins Props needed: a yoga strap, a couple of firm blankets, 2 blocks ( optional)
