Bringing Further Movement to the Groins
While groin injuries are common in sportspeople, runners and bicyclers, most of us live with chronically ‘tight’ groins. The second session of this Short Course continues to explore the involvement of the groins in standing and seated asanas. The inner thigh area (the adductor group of muscles and the surrounding connective tissue) is stretched farther […]
‘Active’ and ‘Passive’ Actions to Strengthen Legs (Level Experienced Beginner)
As the seat of the largest muscles and bones in the body, the thighs built for strong actions. However, quite often, due to our limited range of actions, and due to aging, the thighs start losing their firmness. We explore the interesting concepts of ‘Active’ and ‘Passive’ muscular actions in this session. Level: Exp Beginner, […]
Anantasana
As the seat of the largest muscles and bones in the body, the thighs built for strong actions. However, quiet often, due to our limited range of actions, and due to aging, the thighs start losing their firmness. We explore the interesting concepts of ‘Active’ and ‘Passive’ muscular actions in this session. Leading up to […]
Preparing for Seated Forward Extensions Like Paschimottanasana and Janu Sirsasana
This is a forward extension session that works on the back surface of the body. Although we have not included the classical ‘seated forward extensions in this session due to lack of time, we recommend testing out the efficacy of this preparation , by trying out a couple of seated forward extensions like paschimottanasana and […]
Spinal Relief for Deskworkers (Intermediate level)
In this session, the back is activated and energised through hip and shoulder movements, in supine, standing and upside-down asanas. A good session to limber and loosen up the back body after a day sitting at a desk. Also suitable to restart practice after a break – the use of chair for standing asanas ensures […]
Supine Exploration of Internal Spaces: An Audio Pranayama Class (FREE Resource)
An Audio-only pranyama class. the set-up and basic instructions of these positions are available in the following playlist: https://vimeo.com/showcase/6981039 FREE Resources are available to everyone without payment and without logging in. Click on the video to play it.
Resting the Head: Restful Practice Based on Supported Forward Extensions (FREE Resource)
A short restorative practice that leverages the quietening effect of forward extensions. Not specifically for respiratory health, this is a general restful practice session suitable for beginners, as well as for those with physical limitations, those recovering from an illness, and the aged. Props are used for support, but household objects can be used for […]
Aligning Calves, Ankles, Feet: Healthy Actions for Varicose Veins, Flat Feet
Gentle but powerful work on calves and shins, and the small connective tissue on the soles of the feet to lengthen, to widen and to align. Level: All levels Duration: 45mins Props required: a sturdy chair, couple of blocks, a rolled blanket
Moving from Symmetry to Asymmetry – A Gentle Practice
We use the grounded equilibrium of supta tadasana to initiate this session. We start to move our arms and legs one by one from this perfectly symmetrical position, and move on to a series of quiet asanas in seated, standing, and supine positions, to understand the relationship between the limbs and the trunk. We focus […]
Standing Asana Intensive with Focus on Ankles, Leading to Bhekasana (Part1 of Back Arches Weekend Intensive)
Focussing on calves, shins and ankles as the foundation for standing asanas. Progressing to the basic back arches. Level: Experienced Beginners, Intermediate Duration: 120min Props required: no props are needed, blocks are optional This session is part of the Short Course Standing to Back Arches Short Course (Weekend Intensive; Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate)
