Anatomical Information vs. Subjective Knowledge of Arms
Arms play a major role in inverted positions. This session goes into some anatomical explanations, and also some subjective experiences of the similarities between these joints, and explores and ready the arms through ‘extension’ action. Level: All levels Duration: 75 min. Props needed: 2 blocks This session is part of the Short Course#1 for Arms:Preparing […]
Breath Experience with Soft Groins
The last session in this Short Course, is an audio-video hybrid session. The first 20 mins of this session explains the asana positions that are then used for breath exploration in the subsequent 40 mins. The asana positions and the supports have been selected so that they either emphasize or encourage softening at the groins. […]
Back Arches: How to Warm-up, Cool Down, and Use Supports
Back arches are not just an important category in asanas, they are an invaluable part of our movement vocabulary for a healthy life. However, bending backwards is something that many of us have lost touch with in our adult lives. This session starts with a preparatory phase to prepare the arms, legs, and the back, […]
Role of Hips and Thighs for a Healthy Knee – Exploration through Virabhardasana II
Understanding the role of thighs and hips through virabhdrasana II. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate, Gentle Duration: 75min Props needed: a sturdy chair, couple of firm blankets, access to a wall, a rolled mat is used in one of the positions This recording is part of the following Short Courses: Short Course #1 for Knees: from […]
Soft and Supported Preparation for Squatting
Introduces supports/ props to keep the groins soft and supported – building up from the unsupported actions of the previous sessions. We prepare for malasana. Introduces supports/ props to access the groins – building up from the unsupported actions of the previous sessions. Level: Experienced Beginners, Intermediate, Gentle Duration: 90min. Props needed: yoga strap, a […]
Knee Health Introduction (Warming Practice in first half)
The first half of this session is an active back arches practice with focus on arms, shoulders and wrists. the second half starts with visual diagnostics of the knee condition, and then arranges the knee in the simplest of standing asanas – tadasana. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 75 min Props required: 2 block, a […]
Knee Health: Simple Strategies for Stronger Knees Using Yoga Asana Practice
Simple pracitce of standing asanas for healthier knees
Arm Balancing Short Course (Weekend Intensive; Level: Experienced Beginners, Intermediate)
Two long sessions building up to arm balancings, from basic to intermediate. Day1- Preparing through foundational asanas Day2: Arm balance followed by breath work
Seated Forward Extensions: The Fabulous Four Seated Asanas – from Preparation to Final Positions (SERIES, Experienced Beginners, Intermediate)
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5