Deep Dive – Virabhadrasana I (Short Course, Level – Experienced Beginner)
A beginner level asana, but one that might take a while to master. Virabhadrasana I is introduced as 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 […]
Abdomen Use in Asana – Experience of the Breath (FREE Recording)
Experiencing the breath in the abdomen Duration: 45min; Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate, Gentle This FREE recording is part of the following Short Courses: Short Course #1 for Abdomen: More than ‘Core’ (Level – Intermediate) and, Short Course #1 for Abdomen More than ‘Core’ (Level – Gentle) FREE Resources are available to everyone without payment and […]
Standing to Back Arches Short Course (Weekend Intensive; Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate)
Part1: The first day of this Weekend Intensive is a Standing Asana Intensive in itself! This session can be done as a stand-alone session. It ends with basic back arches with the preparation of the previous segment of standing asanas. Part2: Back arches are introduced as a continuation of the standing asanas. We spend time on standing asanas in the second day […]
Simple and Energetic Shoulder Strengthening
Strengthening actions for the upper back and shoulders in an active and energetic session, using only a belt and a block. Level: Experienced Beginner/ Beginner Duration: 45min Props needed: one belt and a block
Preparing for Forward Extensions: Calves and Shoulders
This session starts with shoulder work, and then prepares for forward extensions: softening and extending the calves Level: Experienced Beginner Duration: 60min Props required: blocks, access to a wall
Beginner Back Arches Part1: Strengthening Arms, Shoulders and Legs to Prepare for Back Arches
Preparing the arms and shoulder leading to virabhadrasana I (connecting arms and shoulders to the hip and the lower limbs) This can be done as a stand-alone session, but we recommend following this up with the session Beginner Back Arches Practice Part 2: Urdhvamukha svanasana, Chatuspadasana, Purvottanasana Level: Beginner/ Experienced Beginner Duration: 60min Props needed: […]
Standing Asanas all the Way
This is a longer session for beginner level that goes into some detailed instructions for standing asanas, and goes through the entire range of standing asanas for this level. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 105 min Props needed: a couple of yoga blocks, access to a wall
Upper Back, Shoulders and Neck Relief/ Preparing for Back Arches
A multi-utility session: shoulder/ upper back/ neck focus for – for sportspeople, deskworkers, those who experience stiffness in these areas, and those preparing for inverted asanas like Sirsasana. Recommended to be followed by the session Upper Back, Shoulders and Neck Relief for Deskworkers/ Beginner Level Back Arches Level: Experienced Beginner Duration: 60 mins. Props needed: […]
Anatomical Understanding of Lumbar Back, for the Beginner Level, Experienced as Preparation for Forward Extensions
The first segment of this session uses a video aid for an anatomical understanding of the spine, with focus on the lumbar (lower back) area. The second segment is a an experience of some spinal movements, and also an exploration of the use of arms in controlling these lateral and extension movements of the spine. […]
Charging the Abdominal ‘Core’ through Standing Twisting Asanas
An active practice of standing asanas, with several leg variations, to connect to the abdominal area. This is also a recommended session on a cold day to warm yourself up, or to do it on a day that you are feeling dull, or to use it to re-start your practice after a break. Level: Experienced […]
