Surya Namaskara: An Adapted Practice Using Supports, Part1
This is the first part of an adaptation of the surya namaskar for a gentler practice. Level: Gentle Duration: 70 mins Props needed: yoga strap, blocks, a stack of firm blankets/ bolster, access to a wall This recording is part of the Short Course Constructing and De-constructing Surya Namaskar (Short Course, Level Gentle)
Surya Namaskara: An Adapted Practice Using Supports, Part2
This is the second class focussed on constructing and deconstructing surya namaskar. We examine the biomechanics that are involved in the flow of asanas. This class contains improvisations and modifications to adapt to the ability of the seniors Level: Gentle Duration: 50 mins Props needed: yoga strap, blocks, a stack of firm blankets/ bolster, access […]
Surya Namaskar – Some Thoughts: FREE Resource
Thoughts and reflections on Surya Namaskar: what to keep in mind, when its appropriate and when it should be avoided. This is a a FREE Resource
108 Surya Namaskars – Practice Along – FREE Resource
A recording of 108 Surya Namaskars done by the Practice Room student community on the occasion 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 […]
Constructing and De-constructing Surya Namaskara (Short Course, Level: Intermediate)
The first 3 sessions of this Short Course break down the twelve steps of Surya namaskar, and then put them together again. The 2 other recordings are FREE Resources. Part 1: Surya Namaskar Part 1: Stepping Between uttanasana and adhomukha svanasana Part 2: Surya Namaskar Part 2 for Intermediate Level: Integrating into a Short Energising Practice Including Inversions […]
Constructing and De-constructing Surya Namaskara (Short Course, Level Gentle)
The first 3 sessions of this Short Course break down the twelve steps of surya namaskar, and then puts them together again. For the Gentle level, adaptations are shown using supports and props. Part1: Surya Namaskar: An Adapted Practice Using Supports, Part1 Part 2: Surya Namaskar: An Adapted Practice Using Supports, Part2 Part 3: Surya Namaskar: An Adapted […]
Back Health – Introduction: a FREE Resource
A subjective introduction to our back bodies, and the simplest do’s and don’ts. This basic understanding is essential for everyone embarking on an asana practice with a sensitive back. Level: All levels Duration: 30min This recording is part of the Short Course “Asana understanding for a healthy back”. You can rent all the recordings in […]
Strengthening the Two Sides of the Back – Role of Arms and Legs
In this part of the Short Course is when we start exploring larger movements – still being done with props/ supports. We examine the role of the limbs – the arms and the legs in accessing the back. This class is part of the Short Course “Asana understanding for a healthy back”. Save by renting the entire […]
Forward Extensions: The ‘Concave Back’ Action
In the Iyengar tradition, we practice forward extensions (standing or seated) in two very distinct stage: the final stage of the head touching some part of the leg/ floor, is preceded by the intermediate stage of extending the torso not downward, but forward, lengthening the sides of the body, and arching the back – an […]
Asana Understanding for a Healthy Back (Short Course, All levels)
These sessions are meant to give an understanding of healthy movements and actions for a strong and flexible back. These sessions are not meant for absolute beginners. They assume familiarity with the basic asanas, and go into details of variations and adaptations with particular focus on the back body. The first two sessions are meant for […]
