Follow-along Before-walking Routine for Aligning and Activating (FREE Resource)
This before-walking routine will help prepare the legs, hips, arms and shoulders for walking. Can be done at any time of the day – and is a gentle but energising practice by itself. This recording has minimal demonstrations and instructions. Work with the ‘detailed’ version of this routine before doing this follow-along version. This recording […]
Breathing Within a Container (audio)
‘breath explorations’ are preparatory actions for pranayama. while such explorations can be done in all asana positions, some are more conducive – allowing for longer stays with stillness and stability, with no mental strain. we usually do them in supported supine positions. the set-up and basic instructions of many such positions are available in the […]
Arm Actions to Manage & Prevent Degenerative Conditions in the Neck/ Cervical Area (Cervical Spondylosis) (FREE Resource)
This session addresses the shoulder and neck area through the arms – in seated and supported standing Asanas. Even if you do not have a degenerative condition of the cervical area, this is suitable session to maintain mobility and strength in the shoulder and neck area. This session is part2 of the Short Course Managing […]
Recovery after Road Travel or Prolonged Inactivity
Recommended session on a cold day to warm yourself up, or after a long road trip sitting in a car, 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 Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 55 mins. Props needed: a yoga strap, […]
Dandasana Part2: Taking the L-Shape Upside Down to Connect Arms, Legs, Spine and Abdomen
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 and abdomen. In this session, we play with the ‘L’ shape of Dandasana in various orientations – in inversions, and even an arm balance. This session maybe done […]
What is Mindful Asana Practice?
This session attempts to give a real experience of ‘mindfulness’, ‘awareness’, and ‘breath’, in asana practice. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 60 mins. Props needed: any sturdy chair, a couple of blanket, yoga blocks
Use of Chair in Asana Practice: the ‘Sides’ of the Body
Many important organs – the lungs, digestive organs – exist as much on the sides of the body, as they do towards the ‘middle’, or the ‘front’ or the ‘back’; The chair can be useful in helping us to identify and experience these exciting category of ‘lateral asanas. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 75 mins. […]
Use of Chair in Asana Practice (Short Course; Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate)
The chair can be used in a variety of way especially in combination with other props like blankets, bolsters and belts. 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. Part 1 – Reinforcing the […]
Surya Namaskar Part 2 for Intermediate Level: Integrating into a Short Energising Practice Including Inversions
This second session integrates Surya Namaskar in a short energising practice session preceded and followed by inversions. Level: Intermediate Duration: 55 mins This session is part of the Short Course Constructing and De-constructing Surya Namaskar (Short Course, Level Intermediate)
Surya Namaskara: Some Thoughts – FREE Resource
Thoughts and reflections on Surya Namaskar: what to keep in mind, when its appropriate and when it should be avoided. This is an introduction to the Short Courses on surya namaskar. You will find 3 Short Courses for Surya Namaskar in our recorded classes library. These are for the 3 levels – Experienced Beginners, Intermediate and […]
