Finding the Internal Resistance in Arching Back
Back arches are not simply ‘dropping back’. The control comes from an interplay of muscles – those that act, and those that resist. Intermediate level backward extension actions: finding the ‘resistance’ in the arching, connecting the heel to the buttocks while resisting with the buttocks. Level: Intermediate Duration: 75min Props required: 2 blocks, strap, access […]
Brisk Back Arches and Inversions
An invigorating and energising short session of back arches and inversions Level: Intermediate Duration: 45min Props needed: chairs and blankets are needed to set up for chair sarvangasana and supta konasana. Other props like blocks are optional
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, […]
Learning the Practice for Respiratory Health, Part2 for Intermediate: Inversions, Back Arches and Supine
In this session we see how to use head-down positions such as adhomukha svanasana, as well as inversions and back arches quietly and with support for maintaining the health of the respiratory system. Level: Intermediate Duration: 75mins Props needed: the sessions in this Short Course are all supported, and therefore, prop-intensive. Household objects like chairs, […]
Deep Dive: Seated Virasana
Virasana, and its extensions into supta virasana, are excellent conditioners of lower limbs – especially for runners, trekkers, walkers. Supta virasana is often used therapeutically for a wide range of conditions, and is also a preparation for back arches. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 50min Props required: a block, a few blankets, access to a […]
Extending Forwards and Backwards from Seated Virasana: Adhomukha and Supta Virasana
Virasana, and its extensions into supta virasana, are excellent conditioners of lower limbs. Supta virasana is often used therapeutically for a wide range of conditions, and is also a preparation for back arches. Difficulty in virasana can be due to limitation at the hip joint, length of the hamstrings, stiffness in the knee, shortness and […]
Extending from Virasana: Adhomukha and Supta Virasana Ending with Breath-work
In this session, we look at forward extension from virasana to adhomukha virasana, and a supine extension to supta virasana. The session ends with breath-work preparatory to pranayama. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 75mins Props required: this is a prop intensive-session. blankets and bolsters – or alternatives will be required. This session is part of […]
Virasana and Supta Virasana: the Seat for back Arches to Breath Practices ( Short Course; Level Experienced Beginner, Intermediate)
Virasana, and its extensions into supta Virasana and adhomukha virasana, are excellent conditioners of lower limbs. Supta virasana and adhomukha virasana are often used therapeutically for a wide range of conditions, as preparation for other types of asanas, and as a seat for pranayama. The virasana leg positions involves flexion at the hip joint, complete flexion at the knee joint, […]
Control and Precision in Shoulders and Shoulder Blades: Refining Forward Extensions (Vasisthasana)
Understanding the role of the shoulder-complex in forward extensions. This action is sought to be understood by breaking it down into simple steps, and then integrating it into a simplified vasistasana. Level: Intermediate Duration: 75min This recording is part of the Short Course Active Preparation Culminating in Quiet Seated Forward Extensions (Short Course; Level: Intermediate).
Active Preparation Culminating in Quiet Forward Extensions: Audio Video Hybrid Session
An audio-video hybrid session. The first part of the session prepares for forward extensions through active twists and dorsal thoracic engagement. The second part of the session is in audio mode for a quiet experience of seated forward extensions. Level: Intermediate Duration: 75min Props needed: a long yoga strap, couple of blocks, few firm blankets […]
