60 - 90 Mins
Principles of Womens’ Practice: Supported and Elevated Emotional Centre (Level Intermediate)
In this session we explore the principle of elevating the emotional centre: the thoracic/ chest/ heart area. Importantly, we train the back body to support the chest to keep it softly lifted, rather than pushing/ thrusting the chest forward
This session is part of the Short Course The Principles of Women's Practice (Short Course; Level Intermediate) We recommend working with the other recordings in the the Short Courses for a complete practice.
Level: Intermediate
Duration: 85 mins
Props needed: a yoga chair, a long yoga strap, 3-4 firm blankets, a bolster, access to a wall, one foam block, a couple of blocks are optional.
Tag words: 85mins anxiety back arches depression dwi pada viparita dandasana paryankasana props supine supported back arches supports urdhva dhanurasana womens health womens practice
The basic principles to be followed in a woman’s yoga practice for reproductive/ endocrine health remain the same at all stages of life. The menstrual practice, the practice during peri-menopause, practice for menstrual irregularities and dysfunctions, and even pregnancy, have to follow these principles to be efficacious.
In this session we explore the principle of elevating the emotional centre: the thoracic/ chest/ heart area. Importantly, we train the back body to support the chest to keep it softly lifted, rather than pushing/ thrusting the chest forward
Note:
This is a combination of passive and active actions primarily for learning the principles. All parts of this session are not suitable to be done during the days of menstruation, during pregnancy etc.
In this session we primarily practice back arches. Although all of the back arches are supported, those with weakness/ back injuries are advised to proceed with caution
