Anatomical Information vs. Subjective Knowledge of Arms
Arms play a major role in inverted positions. This session goes into some anatomical explanations, and also some subjective experiences of the similarities between these joints, and explores and ready the arms through ‘extension’ action. Level: All levels Duration: 75 min. Props needed: 2 blocks This session is part of the Short Course#1 for Arms:Preparing […]
Role of Hips and Thighs for a Healthy Knee – Exploration through Virabhardasana II
Understanding the role of thighs and hips through virabhdrasana II. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate, Gentle Duration: 75min Props needed: a sturdy chair, couple of firm blankets, access to a wall, a rolled mat is used in one of the positions This recording is part of the following Short Courses: Short Course #1 for Knees: from […]
Short Course #1 for Abdomen More than ‘Core’ (Level – Gentle) Incl. FREE Session on Breath Experience in the Abdomen
The role of the abdominal area in asana and pranayama practice is much more varied, complex, and interesting, than it is in the more conventional physical exercises. This area is rich with musculature, organs, nerve plexi, and the more esoteric control centres. It is recognised not just a ‘structural’ component whose musculature needs to be […]
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 […]
Abdominal Engagement and a Healthy Back
We learn to engage the abdomen in order to understand and engage the front plane of the body (commonly referred to as the ‘CORE’) while also engaging the back plane of the body. This session provides useful inputs about safeguarding back health through abdominal action. Includes detailed exploration of chaturanga dandasana. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate […]
Abdominal Engagement and a Healthy Back (Level Gentle)
Exploring the role of the abdominal area in maintaining healthy back. Duration: 60min Level: Gentle, Experienced Beginner Props required: a bolster or stack of blankets, chair, blocks, and access to wall This recording is part of the Short Course Short Course #1 for Abdomen More than ‘Core’ (Level – Gentle)
