Arms and Shoulder Connections in Anantasana, Vasisthasana – Alternatives for a Gentle Approach
Arms and their connection to the shoulders: This session may be used by experienced practitioners, but it also shows some supported adaptations for gentler versions of vasistasana and anantasana. There is a vinyasa sequence in the earlier part of the class. For a gentler practice, you may do this part with supports, or skip it […]
Knee Care and Preparing Knees for Virasana/ Padmasana
Full flexion of the knee comes in asana positions like Virasana and Padmasana. These positions are also incorporated in supine restorative positions. In this session we do some preparatory work that is especially useful for people with restriction in the knees. Level: Experienced Beginners, Gentle, Intermediate Duration: 60min Props needed:or yoga rope or yoga strap, […]
Use of Chair in Asana Practice: Forward Extensions and Twists
Forward extensions and twisting actions can feel inaccessible and cause back discomfort for those who are stiff. In both cases, using the chair provides better access to these asanas. Level: Experienced Beginner, Gentle Duration: 70 mins. Props needed: Chair, bolster, blanket, blocks, access to a wall
Respiratory Health, Part1: the Principles, Basic Prone Positions
This first session is meant for understanding the principles behind the ‘Respiratory Health’ practice. The first part of this session is not a therapy session, and is not meant for those who are going through respiratory discomfort. The second segment of the session (starting 36th minute) goes into positions and actions that specifically benefit in […]
Prone Position Tutorial: Adhomukha virasana – supported and elevated (FREE Resource)
A short excerpt from the respiratory health series: a fully supported prone position that is suitable to do during respiratory illness even by newcomers with no experience of yoga. Level: Beginner, Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 10min Props needed: This is a fully supported positions. Household objects like pillows. blankets, and furniture like chairs, table, bed […]
Learning the Practice for Respiratory Health, Part3 for Experienced Beginner Level: Putting it all Together
This is the 3rd part of the series on respiratory health. This series contains long holds with minimal instructions. Level: Experienced Beginner Duration: 70mins Props needed: the sessions in this Short Course are all supported, and therefore, prop-intensive. Household objects like chairs, firm blankets, cushions may be used. For this session, we also use a […]
Use of Abdomen in Supported Twists
This session focusses on integrating abdominal actions in seated twists. Level: Gentle Duration: 56mins Props needed: a sturdy chair, yoga strap, a few firm blankets that can be folded and stacked to adjust the height of the seat. This recording is part of the Short Course Short Course #1 for Abdomen More than ‘Core’ (Level […]
Gentle Abdominal Actions Through Forward Extensions
The intelligent use of abdomen in forwards extensions. the use of supports makes these actions suitable for most people. Level: Gentle, Intermediate, Experienced Beginner Duration: 60mins Tagwords: 60mins, forward extensions, forward bends, abdominal, core, abdomen, womens practice, props, supports, parsvottanasana, uttanasana, prasarita padottanasana.
Gently Done Lower Back Actions in Forward Extensions
The intelligent use of abdomen in forwards extensions. The use of supports makes these actions suitable for most people. Level: Gentle, Experienced Beginner Duration: 60mins Props required: blocks, belt, chair and access to a wall
Releasing Hip Stiffness, Groin Tightness/ Preparing for Padmasana
This session addresses stiffening of hips and tightness of the groins due to age-related degenerative changes, due to sitting on chairs for long hours, due to participation in certain sporting activities that do not explore the entire range of movement at the hip joint, or just due to inattention to these areas. This is also […]
