Standing Asanas all the Way
This is a longer session for beginner level that goes into some detailed instructions for standing asanas, and goes through the entire range of standing asanas for this level. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 105 min Props needed: a couple of yoga blocks, access to a wall
Spinal Segmentation: Working on the ‘Concave Back’ with Belt
A 2 hour session in 3 parts, guaranteed to remove dullness and leave you energised, and maybe pleasantly tired. Level: Intermediate Duration: 120min Props: belt, blocks, access to wall, a high table/ dining table
Anatomical Understanding of Lumbar Back, for the Intermediate Level, Experienced Through Different Spinal Movements
The first segment of this session uses a video aid for an anatomical understanding of the spine, with focus on the lumbar (lower back) area. The second segment is a an experience of some spinal movements, and also an exploration of the use of arms in controlling these lateral and extension movements of the spine. […]
Charging the Abdominal ‘Core’ through Standing Twisting Asanas
An active practice of standing asanas, with several leg variations, to connect to the abdominal area. This is also a recommended session on a cold day to warm yourself up, or to do it on a day that you are feeling dull, or to use it to re-start your practice after a break. Level: Experienced […]
Charging the Abdominal ‘Core’ through Standing Asanas
An active practice of standing asanas, with several leg variations, to connect to the abdominal area. This is also a recommended session on a cold day to warm yourself up, or to do it on a day that you are feeling dull, or to use it to re-start your practice after a break. Level: Experienced […]
Energising and Warming: for Cold and Dull Days (Short Course; Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate)
This Short Course recommend for cold days to warm yourself up, or for days that you are feeling dull, or to use it to re-start your practice after a break. The 3 sessions in this Short Course are not complex, no new concepts are introduced. The sessions do not include inversions and can therefore be […]
Garudasana, Gomukhasana: Nourishing Actions for Arms and Legs
In this session we spend sufficient time on the intricate arm and leg positions of garudasana and gomukhasana. When we combine these two Asanas with other standing Asanas, we also experience the lightness in the limbs. Level: Experienced Beginners Duration: 60min Props: minimal props are required in this session. Firm blankets that can be folded […]
Half Lotus (Ardha Padma) Asanas for the Intermediate Level
the ardha padma leg position – taking one leg in the padmasana position – is not merely a halfway stop to full padmasana. There are many asanas that are based on the ardha padma position. This session draws interesting connections with standing asanas as preparatory positions, and then explores some of these ardha padma (half […]
Use of Chair in Asana Practice: Back Arches
Regular practice of back arches is one of the characteristics of Iyengar Yoga. Here, we look at the basic and intermediate level positions only. While some of these positions require a backless yoga chair, some can be done with any sturdy chair. Level: Experienced beginners, Intermediate Duration: 75 mins. Props needed: belt, bolster, blanket, chair, […]
Varicose Veins Prevention and Knee Health: Activating Leg Muscles Through Extending and Squeezing
Muscular actions to fortify the knee joint and prevent varicose veins. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate, Gentle Duration: 75min; Props needed: blankets, belt, 2 sturdy chairs, access to a wall This recording is part of the following Short Courses: Short Course #1 for Knees: from Healing to Challenging (Short Course; level: Intermediate) Short Course #1 for […]
