Salamba Sirsasana2: Preparation through Understanding the Shoulders and Shoulderblades
This session includes multiple exercises/ drills to understand and appreciate the movements at the shoulder as distinct from the shoulder blades, and also to train these joints separately. This not just prepares us for the more complex asanas, it helps us to target the specific areas for the health of the upper back-shoulder complex. Level: […]
Urdhva Hasta Dandasana Part 1: Legs and Spine Connections
Dandasana is one of the foundational seated positions. But this seemingly simple position teaches us very important lessons about making connections between the limbs, and the spine. These connections are lost with sedentary lifestyles This session maybe done stand-alone, but we recommend you do it in combination with the recording Urdhva Hasta Dandasana Part2: Taking […]
Principles of Womens’ Practice: Alignment of Abdomen and Low Back
In this session we explore the essential principles for efficacy of a woman’s practice: alignment of the abdominal area (in the front of the body), with the lower end of the spine (at the back of the body). This session is part of the Short Course The Principles of Women’s Practice (Short Course; Level Intermediate) […]
Seated Forward Extensions – ‘Resting’ the Forehead (Intermediate Level)
The quietening effect of forward extensions is due in part, to the restful condition of the forehead/ frontal brain. This session starts with preparation of the limbs, and also some time experimenting with what it means to ‘rest’ the forehead. This session can be done as a stand-along session, we recommend doing it after the […]
Breath in asanas
This session is an experience in body and breath coordination. Duration: 75 mins. Tag words: 75 mins, trikonasana, uttanasana, prasarita pada uttanasana, ardha chandrasana, supta padangustasana
Releasing Tight Groins Due to Walking/ Running/ Bicycling (Short Course; Level – Intermediate)
The only time you might have paid attention to your groin is when you might have got a groin strain or ‘pull’. M of us have never given a thought to our groins because we have got used to living with chronically ‘tight’ groins. Groin tightness is common across the spectrum – from those who […]
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)
An Interesting Journey Towards Forward Extensions
Preparing for forward extensions through novel and interesting arm and leg actions. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 60mins Props needed: a sturdy chair, yoga blocks, access to a wall This recording is part of the Short Course Active Preparation Culminating in Quiet Seated Forward Extensions (Short Course; Level: 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
