Anchoring to Rest and Recover the Back

‘Anchoring’ (fixing) the lowest end of the back sets free the rest of the back to extend and expand safely.  This spreading action is restful and healing for tissues and organs. Level: Experienced Beginners, Intermediate, Gentle Duration: 65 mins Props needed: a yoga strap, a sturdy chair, a few blankets/ bolsters, a hook/ door knob/ […]

Principles of Womens’ Practice: Deflating and Elongating the Abdomen (Level Exp. Beginner)

In this session we explore one of the essential principles for efficacy of a woman’s practice: deflating, lifting and elongating the abdomen. This session is part of the Short Course The Principles of Women’s Practice (Short Course; Level Experienced Beginner).  We recommend working with the other recordings in the the Short Courses for a complete practice. […]

The Principles of Women’s Practice (Short Course; Level Experienced Beginner)

The basic principles to be followed in a woman’s yoga asana practice for reproductive/ endocrine health remain the same at all stages of life. The menstrual practice, the practice during peri-menopause, practice for menstrual irregularities and dysfunctions, and even pregnancy, have to follow these principles to be efficacious. Part 1 -Working with a Soft Abdomen […]

Practice for days when not feeling 100% fit – Part 3 (FREE Resource)

All of us have days when we are not feeling in peak physical health. At the recovery stage of an illness, or due to poor sleep, headache, tiredness, sore back, uneven digestion –  the reasons can be many.  On such days, we intuitively know not to tire or strain ourselves further. But a restorative asana […]

Practice for days when not feeling 100% fit – Part 2 (FREE Resource)

All of us have days when we are not feeling in peak physical health. At the recovery stage of an illness, or due to poor sleep, headache, tiredness, sore back, uneven digestion –  the reasons can be many.  On such days, we intuitively know not to tire or strain ourselves further. But a restorative asana […]