60 - 90 Mins
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 Beginner, Intermediate
Duration: 75min
Props needed: a stack of blankets for sarvagasana, a bolster (optional)
This session is part of the Short Course Energising and Warming: for Cold and Dull Days (Short Course; Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate)
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An active practice of standing asanas, with several leg variations, to connect to the abdominal area. An exhilarating session that demonstrates the nuanced way in which asanas may be used to tone and condition the abdomen.
Note:
This is an active session without the use of too many props/ supports. It might not be a suitable practice for anyone in a weaken-ed state/ recovering from illnesses etc. Women are advised to avoid inversions, strong abdominal contractions, and strenuous asana practices during the days of menstruation.
