A Supported Energising Practice Leading Breathwork
This session starts with supported, but energising practice, and then transitions into breath-work Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate, Gentle Duration: 90 min
Healthy Digestive System: Practice for Overall Health of the Gut
Level: Experienced Beginners, Intermediate, Gentle Duration: 90 mins. Props needed: This is a prop-intensive session! We will use 2 Chairs or a long table/ bed, bolster, blankets, blocks, and access to a wall This recording is part of the Short Course The Practice for Digestive Health (Short Course; Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate)
Experience of the 3 Kriyas in Asana and Pranayama
Doing asanas with a body-focus does activate specific nerve plexi (chakra regions) in the body. Level: Gentle Duration: 75 mins. Props needed: a sturdy chair, a few blankets/ bolster, a couple of blocks ( optional), access to a wall
Removing Dullness in Back Body through Forward Extensions
A forward Extensions sessions that includes back arches and breath work. Level: Gentle Duration: 90min Props required: a sturdy chair, some firm blankets that can be folded and stacked to adjust the height of the seat
A Quiet Practice to Pacify Acidic Stomach
Acid reflux, and the associated symptoms of heartburn, occur as a result of the acidic digestive secretions in the stomach making their way into our food pipe (oesophagus). This session looks at the principles of adapting our Asana practice to deal with acid-reflux. This recording is part of the Short Course The Practice for Digestive […]
Chest and Abdominal Separation, pt. 1 of 2: Lecture & Demonstration (FREE Resource)
A brief introductory lecture and demonstration of how we can attempt to have a subjective experience of the breath in our bodies. This session also introduces the vocabulary that we often use in our classes to indicate the movement of the breath in the different regions of the body. This is the short first part […]
Chest and Abdominal Separation in Breathing, pt. 2 of 2: Demonstration & Experience (FREE Resource)
This is the second part on the introductory lecture/ exercise/ experience on experiencing the breath in the body. The session introduces one of the most common positions in which pranayama preparation is introduced in our tradition: a supine position with a support for the chest. This session is best done in combination with the first […]
Taking a stable ‘Seat’ for the Experience of Breath (audio) (FREE Resource)
‘breath explorations’ are preparatory actions for pranayama. while such explorations can be done in all asana positions, some are more conducive – allowing for longer stays with stillness and stability, with no mental strain. we usually do them in supported supine positions. the set-up and basic instructions of many such positions are available in the […]
Receiving Quietness and Support From the Wall: Abdominal Engagement
These set of sessions facing the wall have a calming effect on the nervous system. They are also preparation and orientation for the classical prone positions that are greatly beneficial for respiratory health. While not a menstrual practice, this session is supported, and relaxing. It is, therefore, also suitable to be done during normal menstruation. […]
Detailed Before-walking Routine for Aligning and Activating (FREE Resource)
This before-walking routine will help prepare the legs, hips, arms and shoulders for walking. Can be done at any time of the day – and is a gentle but energising practice by itself. This recording is part of the FREE Short Course Compliment your Walking Routine FREE Resources are available to everyone without payment, and […]
