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Course Level: Intermediate

Active Preparation Culminating in Quiet Forward Extensions: Audio Video Hybrid Session

399.00 for 1 month

An audio-video hybrid session. The first part of the session prepares for forward extensions through active twists and dorsal thoracic engagement. The second part of the session is in audio mode for a quiet experience of seated forward extensions.

Level: Intermediate

Duration: 75min

Props needed: a long yoga strap, couple of blocks, few firm blankets that can be folded and stacked to adjust the height of the seat, access to a wall

This session is part of the Short Course Active Preparation Culminating in Quiet Seated Forward Extensions (Short Course; Level: Intermediate). 

Tag words: 75mins ardh padma paschimottanasana ardha matsyendrasana II breath dorsal thoracic favorite forward extensions janu sirsasana props support trianga mukhaikapada  paschimottanasana upper back Upper Back health

The last 3 sessions have been a preparation for this: quiet, long holds in seated and inverted forward extensions.  The power of asanas manifests only once one stays in them for sufficiently long time.  In the case of forward extensions, what manifests is extreme quietness and inward-liness.

This is an audio-video hybrid session.  It is one of our favorite formats because it gives the eyes an opportunity to switch off from the device.

The first part of the session prepares for forward extensions through active twists and dorsal thoracic engagement. We repeat and reinforce the shoulder blade action from the previous session, and also use a belt to get a sharp awareness.  The second part of the session is in audio mode for a quiet experience of seated forward extensions and a supported Halasana.  The first half of the session demonstrates these positions.  In the second half, the practitioner is expected to know the names of the asanas, as this last part of the session will have minimal positional cues, and is meant to give us an opportunity to embrace the quietness of the forward extension, and the play of breath in this position.

Note:
This session includes long holds in forward extensions. Forward extensions might be contra-indicated for people with back injuries/ weakness. Use your discretion and use additional support if required.