A Short Burst of Abdominal Actions
A short burst, dynamic abdominals session. Duration: 40 min; Level: Beginner, Experienced Beginners, Intermediate Props used: a yoga strap, a plank/ stick about 2.5-3 ft long This recording is part of the following Short Courses: Short Course #1 for Abdomen: More than ‘Core’ (Level – Intermediate) and the Short Course Abdomen in Asanas: More than Core […]
Abdomen in Forward Extensions
Part of the Short Course on use of abdomen in asanas, this session focusses on integrating abdominal action in categories like standing, twisting, and forward extensions Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 60min This recording is part of the following Short Courses: Short Course #1 for Abdomen: More than ‘Core’ (Level – Intermediate) and, Abdomen in […]
Back Health Parallels Health of Abdominal Organs
Our ‘BACK’ and our ‘FRONT’ should run parallel with each other, for back health, and for the health of the abdominal organs. We learn to engage the abdomen in order to understand this relationship. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 60 min. Props needed: a yoga strap, couple of blocks, firm blankets folded up for sitting […]
Abdominal Engagement and a Healthy Back
We learn to engage the abdomen in order to understand and engage the front plane of the body (commonly referred to as the ‘CORE’) while also engaging the back plane of the body. This session provides useful inputs about safeguarding back health through abdominal action. Includes detailed exploration of chaturanga dandasana. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate […]
Abdominal Engagement and a Healthy Back (Level Gentle)
Exploring the role of the abdominal area in maintaining healthy back. Duration: 60min Level: Gentle, Experienced Beginner Props required: a bolster or stack of blankets, chair, blocks, and access to wall This recording is part of the Short Course Short Course #1 for Abdomen More than ‘Core’ (Level – Gentle)
Twisting Actions Short Course (Weekend Intensive; Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate)
The Weekend Intensives are usually a set of two long-duration sessions, conducted over two consecutive days. While each Weekend has a clear focus, the two sessions together touch upon a wide range of asanas and positions, including quiet breath work in the second half of the second day. Part 1: Beginning with standing asanas, this […]
Eka Pada Actions – Mobilising the Two Legs Away from Each Other in Basic Asana Positions
Eka pada actions start in basic asana positions. Duration: 75min; Level: Experienced Beginner Props needed: a sturdy chair or table, some firm blankets/ bolsters to adjust the height, yoga strap, a couple of firm blankets This recording is part of the Short Course Eka Pada Actions – Preparing for Hanumanasana (Short Course; Level: Experienced Beginners).
The ‘Eka Pada’ of Back Arches: Focus on Mobility and Strengthening before Extending
The simultaneous flexion and extension at the hip junction is a characteristic of the eka pada (one leg) action. In this session, we look at how this action works in combination with back arching positions/ backbends Duration: 75min; Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Props needed: a sturdy chair, yoga strap, a couple of firm blankets This […]
Eka Pada Actions: Preparing for Hanumanasana (Short Course; level: Experienced beginners)
The ‘Eka Pada’ action: literally, meaning One (Eka) Leg (Pada) appear in many asanas – from the basic to the advanced. At its simplest, it might just involve holding one leg steady while moving the other (as in supta padangusthasana or utthita hasta padangusthasana). In its more complex forms it involves the two legs scissoring away from […]
Short Course #1 for Abdomen More than ‘Core’ (Short Course; Level Experienced Beginner)
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 […]
