Shoulder and Upper Back Actions to Manage & Prevent Degenerative Conditions in the Neck/ Cervical Area (Cervical Spondylosis)
This session addresses the back – specifically the upper back/ shoulder blades/ shoulder area, which need to be strengthened and firmed so that the pain the neck/ cervical area does not manifest. The arms are used actively – in seated and supported standing asanas. Even if you do not have a degenerative condition of the […]
Moving the Arms and the Legs from a Steady Core: Balance, Roll, Revolve
Learning to use the muscles of the abdominal area: progression from the previous session with stronger arm and leg actions, and adding the challenges of balancing, rolling and revolving. Level: Experienced Beginner Duration: 60min Props required: yoga strap, blocks, a blanket This session is part of the Short Course Short Course #2 for Abdomen: Moving […]
Invigorating Standing Asanas for the First Week of the Month
This is a session of strong standing asanas practice. It covers most of the standing asanas, and ends in inversions and seated twists. The strong holds, no use of props, and the continuous progression from one asana to the next, makes it an intermediate level session. Level: Intermediate Duration: 75min Props required: minimal props are […]
Upper Back, Shoulders and Neck Relief/ Preparing for Back Arches
A multi-utility session: shoulder/ upper back/ neck focus for – for sportspeople, deskworkers, those who experience stiffness in these areas, and those preparing for inverted asanas like Sirsasana. Recommended to be followed by the session Upper Back, Shoulders and Neck Relief for Deskworkers/ Beginner Level Back Arches Level: Experienced Beginner Duration: 60 mins. Props needed: […]
Garudasana, Gomukhasana: Nourishing Actions for Arms and Legs
In this session we spend sufficient time on the intricate arm and leg positions of garudasana and gomukhasana. When we combine these two Asanas with other standing Asanas, we also experience the lightness in the limbs. Level: Experienced Beginners Duration: 60min Props: minimal props are required in this session. Firm blankets that can be folded […]
Fresh Look at Standing Asanas as Preparation for Back Arches
A novel approach to practicing standing asanas, as we prepare the arms, legs, and the spine for back arches, through a combination of seated and standing asanas. This session is part of the Short Course Intermediate Level Back Arches: Supported and Unsupported. Save by buying the entire Course. Level: Experienced Beginners, Intermediate Duration: 60min Props […]
Supported Back Arches: Ekapada Viparita Dandasana on Chair
A long-ish hold in supported eka pada vipartia dandasana, after preparing the back for this position. Level: Intermediate Duration: 75min Props needed: a yoga chair, a long strap This recording is part of the Short Course Intermediate Level Back Arches: Supported and Unsupported (Short Course; Level: intermediate)
Overview of Back Arches
Often the neck gets strained in backward extensions, as the head is taken back. This series of sessions focusses on initiating the action from the dorsal thoracic area, as well as preparing the neck for the backward tilt. Level: Intermediate Duration: 75min Props needed: a yoga strap, couple of blocks, access to a wall This […]
Moving the Arms and the Legs from a Steady Core
There are only a few classical asanas in this session, but there are a lot of fun and interesting movements where we explore the challenges of moving the limbs away from the abdominal ‘core’ without disturbing this area. Level: Beginner, Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 60min Props required: the only specialised props required is a block, […]
Moving the Arms and the Legs from a Steady Core: from Dynamic Movements to Steady Holds
Learning to use muscles of the abdominal area:progression from the previous session: from dynamic action, we move to stable holds. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 60min Props: belt, blocks, blanket, and chair This session is part of the following Short Courses: Short Course #2 for Abdomen: Moving the Limbs from a Stable Centre (Short Course; […]
