‘Side’ Body Explorations Part2: Parsva Konasana, Ardha Chandrasana, Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana
In the asana vocabulary, there are many positions and actions that take awareness to the side body. This starts with the simplest of actions – raising the arms overhead or sideways, and then extends to the simplest asanas taught to beginners – the lateral standing asanas. In this session we progress to ardha chandrasana, and […]
Short Burst of ‘Side’ Body Exploration
A short duration practice-along class which is a recap of the previous 2 classes involving the side body with standing and balancing asanas. may be done stand-alone as a dynamic, energising practice if one is familiar with the asanas. Level: Experienced Beginner Duration: 40 min. This recording is part of the Short Course Not Front, […]
Salamba Sirsasana 2 With Supports to Stabilise Shoulders
A quietly done session of Salamba Sirsasan2 shown with shoulder supports.. Builds up on the work of upper back/shoulder blade region in the previously recorded sessions that are suggested as accompaniments to this session Level: Intermediate Duration: 5omin Tagwords: 50mins, shoulders, arms, wrists, inversions, salamba sirsasan2, Sarvangasana
Back and Front of the Body Parallel to Each Other
In this session, we explore the relationship between the back and the front of the body, and also how to move/ position these two facets so they are complimentary. Unlike the other sessions of this Short Course, this session puts the back in more challenging positions. The learnings of the previous sessions have to be […]
Deep Dive to Virabhadrasana III
Principles of Womens’ Practice: Supported and Elevated Emotional Centre (Level Intermediate)
In this session we explore the principle of elevating the emotional centre: the thoracic/ chest/ heart area. Importantly, we train the back body to support the chest to keep it softly lifted, rather than pushing/ thrusting the chest forward This session is part of the Short Course The Principles of Women’s Practice (Short Course; Level […]
Principles of Womens’ Practice: Supported and Elevated Emotional Centre (Level Experienced Beginner)
In this session we explore the principle of elevating the emotional centre: the thoracic/ chest/ heart area. Importantly, we train the back body to support the chest to keep it softly lifted, rather than pushing/ thrusting the chest forward This session is part of the Short Course The Principles of Women’s Practice (Short Course; Level Experienced […]
Forward Extensions from Standing to Seated
Approaching forward extensions through standing Asanas. The muscles of the hips and the waist are prepared for a strong foundation for the forward extensions practice In this session, the preparation is allowed to influence the extent of forward extension without undue struggle.
Invigorating Standing Asanas with Focus on Lower Back
An invigorating asana session of standing asanas with focus on positioning and toning the tailbone – the lowest part of the back.
108 Surya Namaskara – Practice Along – FREE Resource
A recording of 108 Surya Namaskars done by the Practice Room student community on the occassion of Guru Purnima, 2020. Different people lead different segments of this compilation, giving each part their own distinctive flavour. This is a zoom recording and the audio and video quality is not very good. Still a good resource for […]
