Anatomical Understanding of Lumbar Back – a Gentle Practice to Experience Different Spinal Movements
The first segment of this session uses a video aid for an anatomical understanding of the spine, with focus on the lumbar (lower back) area. The second segment is a an experience of some spinal movements, and also an exploration of the use of arms in controlling these lateral and extension movements of the spine. […]
Anatomical Understanding of Lumbar Back, for the Intermediate Level, Experienced Through Different Spinal Movements
The first segment of this session uses a video aid for an anatomical understanding of the spine, with focus on the lumbar (lower back) area. The second segment is a an experience of some spinal movements, and also an exploration of the use of arms in controlling these lateral and extension movements of the spine. […]
Anatomical Understanding of Lumbar Back, for the Beginner Level, Experienced as Preparation for Forward Extensions
The first segment of this session uses a video aid for an anatomical understanding of the spine, with focus on the lumbar (lower back) area. The second segment is a an experience of some spinal movements, and also an exploration of the use of arms in controlling these lateral and extension movements of the spine. […]
Charging the Abdominal ‘Core’ through Standing Twisting Asanas
An active practice of standing asanas, with several leg variations, to connect to the abdominal area. This is also a recommended session on a cold day to warm yourself up, or to do it on a day that you are feeling dull, or to use it to re-start your practice after a break. Level: Experienced […]
Charging the Abdominal ‘Core’ through Standing Asanas
An active practice of standing asanas, with several leg variations, to connect to the abdominal area. This is also a recommended session on a cold day to warm yourself up, or to do it on a day that you are feeling dull, or to use it to re-start your practice after a break. Level: Experienced […]
Energising and Warming: for Cold and Dull Days (Short Course; Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate)
This Short Course recommend for cold days to warm yourself up, or for days that you are feeling dull, or to use it to re-start your practice after a break. The 3 sessions in this Short Course are not complex, no new concepts are introduced. The sessions do not include inversions and can therefore be […]
Deep Dive into Viparita Dandasana with a Chair: Supported Back Arches
Setting up, getting, and getting out of viparita dandasana, using a chair. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 45min Props needed: a yoga chair, a low table, a few cushions/ blankets/ bolsters to support the back of the head in viparatia dandasana This recording is part of the Short Course Intermediate Level Back Arches: Supported and […]
Urdhva Hasta Dandasana Part 1: Legs and Spine Connections
Dandasana is one of the foundational seated positions. But this seemingly simple position teaches us very important lessons about making connections between the limbs, and the spine. These connections are lost with sedentary lifestyles This session maybe done stand-alone, but we recommend you do it in combination with the recording Urdhva Hasta Dandasana Part2: Taking […]
Seated Forward Extensions – ‘Resting’ the Forehead (Intermediate Level)
The quietening effect of forward extensions is due in part, to the restful condition of the forehead/ frontal brain. This session starts with preparation of the limbs, and also some time experimenting with what it means to ‘rest’ the forehead. This session can be done as a stand-along session, we recommend doing it after the […]
Seated Forward Extensions – ‘Resting’ the Forehead (Experienced Beginner Level)
The quietening effect of forward extensions is due in part, to the restful condition of the forehead/ frontal brain. This session starts with preparation of the limbs, and also some time experimenting with what it means to ‘rest’ the forehead. Level: Experienced Beginners Duration: 60mins Props needed: a yoga strap, a couple of firm folded […]
