Spinal Relief for Deskworkers
In this session, the back is activated and energised through hip and shoulder movements, in supine, standing and seated asanas. A good session to limber and loosen up the back body after a day sitting at a desk. Also suitable to restart practice after a break. Level: Beginner, Experienced Beginner Duration: 45min.
Spinal Relief for Deskworkers (Intermediate level)
In this session, the back is activated and energised through hip and shoulder movements, in supine, standing and upside-down asanas. A good session to limber and loosen up the back body after a day sitting at a desk. Also suitable to restart practice after a break – the use of chair for standing asanas ensures […]
Deep Dive – Virabhadrasana I (Short Course, Level – Experienced Beginner)
A beginner level asana, but one that might take a while to master. Virabhadrasana I is introduced as a standing asana. It has components of forward and backward extension, and even twists. It requires collaborative effort of arms, legs, shoulders, back and hips. If any of these parts are not performing optimally, it shows up […]
Deep Dive – Virabhadrasana I (Short Course; Level – Intermediate)
A beginner level asana, but one that might take a while to master. Virabhadrasana I is introduced as a standing asana. It has components of forward and backward extension, and even twists. It requires collaborative effort of arms, legs, shoulders, back and hips. If any of these parts are not performing optimally, it shows up […]
Supta Virasana as Preparation for Advanced Back Arches – Kapotasana, Eka pada rajakapotasana
This session is an advanced progression from supta virasana, leading towards some of the intermediate to advanced back arches like kapotasana. Level: Intermediate Duration: 80mins Props needed: couple of bolsters, blankets, a couple of sturdy chairs, any raised platform like a chair
Strengthening and Firming Shoulders and Shoulder Blades: Preparation for Sirsasana (Headstand)
Understanding the shoulder and shoulder-blades actions separately not just prepares us for the more complex asanas, it helps us to target the specific areas for the health of the upper back/ shoulder complex. Use here to prepare for Sirsasana Level: Experienced Beginners Duration: 60min
Salamba Sirsasana2: Preparation through Understanding the Shoulders and Shoulderblades
This session includes multiple exercises/ drills to understand and appreciate the movements at the shoulder as distinct from the shoulder blades, and also to train these joints separately. This not just prepares us for the more complex asanas, it helps us to target the specific areas for the health of the upper back-shoulder complex. Level: […]
Parsvakonasana to Viparitakarani – Preparation for Breath Explorations
This session explores some lateral/ side-body actions, followed by a deeply restful viparitakarani, and ending with breath-work Level: Intermediate Duration: 75min
Vasisthasana Part I: Preparing Shoulders and Arms
Use of props makes many asanas – especially intermediate and advanced level asanas – accessible to practitioners who might otherwise not be able to approach these asanas at all. They also make the therapeutic benefits of many of these asanas available to those who are most in need of them. However, in many cases, an […]
Vasisthasana Part II: Attempting the Final Independent Asana
Use of props makes many asanas – especially intermediate and advanced level asanas – accessible to practitioners who might otherwise not be able to approach these asanas at all. But for those who are able, practicing an asana with the aid of props does not automatically develop the skills for practicing the independent asana. In this […]
