Surya Namaskara: An Adapted Practice Using Supports, Part2
This is the second class focussed on constructing and deconstructing surya namaskar. We examine the biomechanics that are involved in the flow of asanas. This class contains improvisations and modifications to adapt to the ability of the seniors Level: Gentle Duration: 50 mins Props needed: yoga strap, blocks, a stack of firm blankets/ bolster, access […]
Constructing and De-constructing Surya Namaskara (Short Course, Level: Intermediate)
The first 3 sessions of this Short Course break down the twelve steps of Surya namaskar, and then put them together again. The 2 other recordings are FREE Resources. Part 1: Surya Namaskar Part 1: Stepping Between uttanasana and adhomukha svanasana Part 2: Surya Namaskar Part 2 for Intermediate Level: Integrating into a Short Energising Practice Including Inversions […]
Constructing and De-constructing Surya Namaskara (Short Course, Level Gentle)
The first 3 sessions of this Short Course break down the twelve steps of surya namaskar, and then puts them together again. For the Gentle level, adaptations are shown using supports and props. Part1: Surya Namaskar: An Adapted Practice Using Supports, Part1 Part 2: Surya Namaskar: An Adapted Practice Using Supports, Part2 Part 3: Surya Namaskar: An Adapted […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
Breath in asanas
This session is an experience in body and breath coordination. Duration: 75 mins. Tag words: 75 mins, trikonasana, uttanasana, prasarita pada uttanasana, ardha chandrasana, supta padangustasana
