Progressions from Virabhadrasana1 to Parivrtta parsvakonasana, Eka Pada Setu Bandha Sarvangasana
Progressions from Virabhadrasana I to abdominal actions, standing twists and inversions. Level – Intermediate Duration – 75min Props needed: 2 blocks, yoga strap This recording is part of the Short Course Deep Dive – Virabhadrasana I (Short Course; Level – Intermediate)
Deep Dive – Virabhadrasana 1 (Short Course, Intermediate)
A beginner level Asana, but one that might take a while to master. Virabhadrasana1 is a standing Asana. It has components of forward and backward extension, and even twists. It requires collaborative effort of arms, legs, shoulders, back and hips. If any of these parts are not performing optimally, it shows up in the Asana most commonly […]
Positioning the Neck for Back Arches – Part 1
This session explores explores how the cervical area and the skull can be held in back arches, using ahdomukha vrksasana (handstand) as a preparatory position. Level: Intermediate Duration: 75min. Props needed: yoga strap, firm blankets to sit, a low stool/ table or yoga chair, access to a wall
Role of Shoulders and Arms in Back Arches (level Intermediate)
Exploring the full range of shoulder movements, delving deeper into role of arms in backward extensions. This session leads up to vipraita dandasana – both supported on a chair, and done independently level: Intermediate Duration: 75min Props needed: yoga chair, yoga strap, blocks, access to a wall
Relief from Abdominal Heaviness after Feasting (Level Intermediate)
A sequence to relieve abdominal heaviness/sluggishness, this is a mix of active and passive positions. level: Intermediate Duration: 60 min Props needed: yoga strap, yoga chair, stack of firmly folded blankets, bolster This recording is part of the Short Course Short Course #1 for Abdomen: More than ‘Core’ (Level – Intermediate)
Steady and Dynamic Abdominals
A mix of steady asanas, and dynamic actions, both requiring use of abdominal engagement Level: Intermediate Duration: 75min Props needed: one strap, one or two firm blankets, a stack of blankets to set up sarvangasana This recording is part of the Short Course Short Course #1 for Abdomen: More than ‘Core’ (Level – Intermediate)
Abdominal Focus in Twistings
This session focusses on integrating abdominal participation in twists. Duration: 60min Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Props needed: yoga strap, a stack of firm blankets for sitting, access to a wall This recording is part of the following Short Courses: Short Course #1 for Abdomen: More than ‘Core’ (Level – Intermediate) and, the Short Course Abdomen […]
A Short Burst of Abdominal Actions
A short burst, dynamic abdominals session. Duration: 40 min; Level: Beginner, Experienced Beginners, Intermediate Props used: a yoga strap, a plank/ stick about 2.5-3 ft long This recording is part of the following Short Courses: Short Course #1 for Abdomen: More than ‘Core’ (Level – Intermediate) and the Short Course Abdomen in Asanas: More than Core […]
Abdomen in Forward Extensions
Part of the Short Course on use of abdomen in asanas, this session focusses on integrating abdominal action in categories like standing, twisting, and forward extensions Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 60min This recording is part of the following Short Courses: Short Course #1 for Abdomen: More than ‘Core’ (Level – Intermediate) and, Abdomen in […]
Back Health Parallels Health of Abdominal Organs
Our ‘BACK’ and our ‘FRONT’ should run parallel with each other, for back health, and for the health of the abdominal organs. We learn to engage the abdomen in order to understand this relationship. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 60 min. Props needed: a yoga strap, couple of blocks, firm blankets folded up for sitting […]
