Viparita Karani Deep Dive: the Serenity of the Inverted Lake (Short Course Level: Experienced Beginners, Gentle)
In the Iyengar tradition, the restorative qualities of viparita karani are harnessed by making possible long supported holds. This position/ action finds mention in the yogic scriptures ( indeed, its benefits are said to be ‘death defying’), but without clear description. It was Mr BKS Iyengar who not only interpreted the action, but also made it […]
Progressive Weight Bearing, Flexion and Rotation for Resilient Knees
Care and the discretion are advised when dealing with an injured and weak knee. But the knee (like all other joints) will ultimately benefit from learning to bear weight, and learning to negotiate weight transfer in a dynamic manner. This last session in this Short Course takes the next step into dynamic weight transfer into […]
Bringing Movement to the Groins: Preparation for more Complex Actions
Introducing movement (‘mobilising’) into the Groin area, through a combination of active and passive actions and positions. Level: experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 90min Props needed: a sturdy chair, 2 blocks, yoga strap, access to a wall, a stack of firm blankets or a bolster This Recording is part of the following Short Courses: Releasing Tight […]
Bringing Further Movement to the Groins
While groin injuries are common in sportspeople, runners and bicyclers, most of us live with chronically ‘tight’ groins. The second session of this Short Course continues to explore the involvement of the groins in standing and seated asanas. The inner thigh area (the adductor group of muscles and the surrounding connective tissue) is stretched farther […]
Releasing Tight Groins Due to Walking/ Running/ Bicycling (Short Course; Level -Experienced Beginners, Gentle)
The only time you might have paid attention to your groin is when you might have got a groin strain or ‘pull’. M of us have never given a thought to our groins because we have got used to living with chronically ‘tight’ groins. Groin tightness is common across the spectrum – from those who […]
‘Active’ and ‘Passive’ Actions to Strengthen Legs (Level Experienced Beginner)
As the seat of the largest muscles and bones in the body, the thighs built for strong actions. However, quite often, due to our limited range of actions, and due to aging, the thighs start losing their firmness. We explore the interesting concepts of ‘Active’ and ‘Passive’ muscular actions in this session. Level: Exp Beginner, […]
Preparing for Seated Forward Extensions Like Paschimottanasana and Janu Sirsasana
This is a forward extension session that works on the back surface of the body. Although we have not included the classical ‘seated forward extensions in this session due to lack of time, we recommend testing out the efficacy of this preparation , by trying out a couple of seated forward extensions like paschimottanasana and […]
Spinal Relief for Deskworkers
In this session, the back is activated and energised through hip and shoulder movements, in supine, standing and seated asanas. A good session to limber and loosen up the back body after a day sitting at a desk. Also suitable to restart practice after a break. Level: Beginner, Experienced Beginner Duration: 45min.
Spinal Relief for Deskworkers (Intermediate level)
In this session, the back is activated and energised through hip and shoulder movements, in supine, standing and upside-down asanas. A good session to limber and loosen up the back body after a day sitting at a desk. Also suitable to restart practice after a break – the use of chair for standing asanas ensures […]
Forward Extensions Overview – from Standing to Seated
In this session we start with mobilising the arms and legs and integrating the action of the limbs going towards restful seated forward extensions. Duration: 60min Level: Experienced Beginners Props required: yoga strap, a sturdy chair, access to a wall
