Relief from Abdominal Heaviness after Feasting (Level Experienced Beginner/ Gentle)
A sequence to relieve abdominal heaviness/sluggishness, this is a mix of active and passive positions. All positions are supine and supported level: Experienced Beginner, Gentle Duration: 45 min This recording is part of the following Short Courses: Short Course #1 for Abdomen More than ‘Core’ (Short Course; Level Experienced Beginner) and, Short Course #1 for Abdomen […]
Abdominal Toning in Asanas – 3rd Part
How the standing, seated and supine asanas can be used for gently and progressively toning the abdominal area – for organic and muscular health. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 60min. Props needed: 2 sturdy chairs/ a chair and a low table, 2 blocks, a yoga strap This recording is part of the following Short Courses: […]
Abdominal Toning in Asanas Part4: A Follow-along Session for Experienced Beginners
This is a follow-along sessions with minimal instructions, This class is a culmination of quiet and deep abdominal work. Level: Experienced Beginner Duration: 45min. This session is part of the Short Course A Woman’s Practice: Gentle and Progressive Abdominal Toning Useful for Post-natal/ Post-menstrual Times (Short Course; Level: Experienced Beginner)
Abdominal Toning in Asanas – 2nd Part for the Experienced Beginner Level
A session to gently and progressively tone the abdominal area – for health of abdominal/ reproductive organs, as well as abdominal musculature – through standing, seated and supine asanas. This session gives a good understanding of how to use the abdominal area (the so called ‘CORE’ in popular exercise parlance) in asanas: not using it […]
A Woman’s Practice: Gentle and Progressive Abdominal Toning Useful for Post-natal/ Post-menstrual Times (Short Course; Level: Intermediate)
This short Course on abdominal toning is useful for everyone, but is especially useful for women during post-partum phase. The sessions in this Course are indicative rather than prescriptive. It is not recommended to start an asana practice immediately after child birth. A few weeks gap in case of a vaginal delivery, and even longer in case […]
Abdominal Toning in Asanas Part4: A Follow-along Session for Intermediate Level
This is a follow-along sessions with minimal instructions. This class is a culmination of this Short Course, and requires familiarity with the previous sessions. Level: Intermediate Duration: 60min Props needed: chair and a stack of blankets/ bolster to set up chair sarvangasana, an addl. chair for ardha halasana, 2 blocks, a yoga strap This recording […]
Abdominal Toning in Simple Asanas: 1st Part
Using simple asanas for gently and progressively toning the abdominal area – for organic and muscular health. This session gives a good understanding of how to use the abdominal area (the so called ‘core’ in popular exercise parlance) in asanas – not using it aggresively/ making it hard, at the same time, not keeping it […]
‘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 […]
