Practice Suitable for Back Pain (with Detailed Instructions)
This is an asana session for recovering from a strained back. Each of the positions shown in this session should bring relief to the back when one settles down in the positions. If you liked this session and want to repeat it, but with a quieter experience without the detailed instructions, consider the edited version […]
Practice Suitable for Back Pain (without Detailed Instructions)
This is meant to be a follow-along session. We recommend that you practice first with the following extended version of this session with demonstrations before attempting this session: Practice Suitable for Back Pain (with Detailed Instructions) Each of the positions shown in this session should bring relief to the back when one settles down in […]
Back Health – Introduction: a FREE Resource
A subjective introduction to our back bodies, and the simplest do’s and don’ts. This basic understanding is essential for everyone embarking on an asana practice with a sensitive back. Level: All levels Duration: 30min This recording is part of the Short Course “Asana understanding for a healthy back”. You can rent all the recordings in […]
Strengthening the Two Sides of the Back – Role of Arms and Legs
In this part of the Short Course is when we start exploring larger movements – still being done with props/ supports. We examine the role of the limbs – the arms and the legs in accessing the back. This class is part of the Short Course “Asana understanding for a healthy back”. Save by renting the entire […]
Back and Front of the Body Parallel to Each Other
In this session, we explore the relationship between the back and the front of the body, and also how to move/ position these two facets so they are complimentary. Unlike the other sessions of this Short Course, this session puts the back in more challenging positions. The learnings of the previous sessions have to be […]
Asana Understanding for a Healthy Back (Short Course, All levels)
These sessions are meant to give an understanding of healthy movements and actions for a strong and flexible back. These sessions are not meant for absolute beginners. They assume familiarity with the basic asanas, and go into details of variations and adaptations with particular focus on the back body. The first two sessions are meant for […]
Strengthening and Firming Shoulders and Shoulder Blades: Preparation for Sirsasana (Headstand)
Understanding the shoulder and shoulder-blades actions separately not just prepares us for the more complex asanas, it helps us to target the specific areas for the health of the upper back/ shoulder complex. Use here to prepare for Sirsasana Level: Experienced Beginners Duration: 60min
Principles of Womens’ Practice: Alignment of Abdomen and Low Back
In this session we explore the essential principles for efficacy of a woman’s practice: alignment of the abdominal area (in the front of the body), with the lower end of the spine (at the back of the body). This session is part of the Short Course The Principles of Women’s Practice (Short Course; Level Intermediate) […]
Seated Forward Extensions – ‘Resting’ the Forehead (Experienced Beginner Level)
The quietening effect of forward extensions is due in part, to the restful condition of the forehead/ frontal brain. This session starts with preparation of the limbs, and also some time experimenting with what it means to ‘rest’ the forehead. Level: Experienced Beginners Duration: 60mins Props needed: a yoga strap, a couple of firm folded […]
Build Strength and Mobility in Back
This session works with relatively few props and in relatively simple positions, to bring strength and mobility in the back – focussing more on the upper back. Level: Experienced Beginner, Beginner Duration: 60min Props: yoga strap, firm blankets that can be folded to adjust height of the seat
