Working the Thighs for Eka Pada Actions
Eka pada (lit. one-leg)actions teach us to observe and balance two perspective – seemingly opposites of each other. This happens as our two legs move in two different directions, in asanas that range from relatively simple, to complex. This is an overview session for asanas that are detailed in the subsequent sessions of this Short […]
Short Course #2 for Abdomen: Moving the Limbs from a Stable Centre (Short Course; Level: Experienced Beginners)
The role of the abdominal area in asana and pranayama practice is much more varied, complex, and interesting, than it is in the more conventional physical exercises. This area is rich with musculature, organs, nerve plexi, and the more esoteric control centres. It is recognised not just a ‘structural’ component whose musculature needs to be kept toned, but […]
Hip Mobility through Thigh Rolling Out – Baddhakonasana Legs
Baddhakonasana and supta baddhakonasana hold a special place in asana vocabulary. It is an asana in itself, and also preparation for other asana that involve external rotation at the hips. Supta baddhakonasana is a foundational position for restorative and therapeutic asanas, and an essential element in a woman’s practice This is a beginner-level introduction to […]
Introduction to Supta Baddhakonansana
Building up on the active work done in rolling the thighs out, we continue to one of the most accessible restorative positions: supta baddhakonasana, including the use of simple ‘props’ to support this position. This is one of the essential positions that women should know for reproductive health. Breath studies (progressing to pranayama) are often […]
Deep Dive into Baddhakonasana and Supta Baddhakonasana: for Physiological and Emotional Benefits (Short Course; Level: Experienced Beginner)
External and internal rotation of the thigh bone is crucial for maintaining hip mobility. In addition, both baddhakonasana and supta baddhakonasana have great therapeutic potential since they create ‘space’ in the lower abdominal pelvic area. Think of all the organs that exist there, and the functions that they control (digestive, reproductive, urinary, hormonal centres) and the roles […]
Twist with Ease
Twists done gradually and gently where they feel more like turning and revolving, rather than ‘twisting’. Done like this, they have a very different effect on the physiology and the psychology. Poor video quality alert! apologies about the poor video quality in the first half hour of this recording. Level: Experienced Beginners, Gentle Duration: 60 […]
Relief for Wrists and Elbows from Mobile Phones, Laptops and other Electronic Gadget Use (Beginner Level), Part 2
This session is mostly drills to bring relief to our abused wrists/elbows/shoulders, from over-use of electronic gadgets. These actions are good by themselves, and also good preparation for asanas where wrist/elbow/shoulders have to play important part. Level: Beginners, Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 60min Props required: specialised props are not required for this session. household objects […]
Arms, Elbows and Shoulder Connections: Anantasana, Vasisthasana
Arms and their connection to the shoulders: preparation for anantasana and vasistasana. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 50min Props required: no props are required for this session This session is part of the following Short Courses: Strengthening Wrists and Preparing them for Weight Bearing Asanas (Short Course; Level – Intermediate) and, Strengthening Wrists and Preparing […]
Arm Balances: Tolasana, Lolasana, Bakasana
Various asanas that involve arm balancing: tolasana, lolasana, bakasana Level: Experienced Beginners, Intermediate Duration: 70min Props required: couple of blocks. yoga strap, firm blankets to adjust the height of the seat If you are not used to arm balancing positions we recommend you practice with one of the two sessions: Relief for Wrists and Elbows […]
Strengthening, Lengthening, Squeezing Arms to Relieve Fatigue
A short burst session to energise and strengthen the arms. Can be used by itself, or can be used as preparation for stronger arm actions like arm balances, inversions and back arches. Level: Beginner, Experienced Beginner, Gentle Duration: 40min Props required: a chair to sit on, block, a strap
