The Muscle Conversation: Listening and Responding to Subtle Cues
When we try to exercise a part of the body (or the breath or mind) we are necessarily trying to control or regulate that part. An asana, on the other hand, is a two-way process, where one is constantly engaged in interaction with the body (or breath or mind). We don’t just try to regulate, […]
Preparing Upper Body to Penetrate to Breath
This session starts with activating the dorsal thoracic area and then uses this area to initiate breath actions. Level: Intermediate/ Gentle Duration: 60min Props required: Belt, access to a wall, firm blankets that can be folded to form a support for the back
Beginner Back Arches Part1: Strengthening Arms, Shoulders and Legs to Prepare for Back Arches
Preparing the arms and shoulder leading to virabhadrasana I (connecting arms and shoulders to the hip and the lower limbs) This can be done as a stand-alone session, but we recommend following this up with the session Beginner Back Arches Practice Part 2: Urdhvamukha svanasana, Chatuspadasana, Purvottanasana Level: Beginner/ Experienced Beginner Duration: 60min Props needed: […]
Standing Asanas all the Way
This is a longer session for beginner level that goes into some detailed instructions for standing asanas, and goes through the entire range of standing asanas for this level. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 105 min Props needed: a couple of yoga blocks, access to a wall
Spinal Segmentation: Working on the ‘Concave Back’ with Belt
A 2 hour session in 3 parts, guaranteed to remove dullness and leave you energised, and maybe pleasantly tired. Level: Intermediate Duration: 120min Props: belt, blocks, access to wall, a high table/ dining table
Gentle Exploration of Back Arches: Chatuspadasana
A gentler back arches session suitable for those who need to work with more support Level: Gentle Duration: 60min Props: Blankets, blocks, chair, belt and access to wall
Gentle Exploration of Back Arches: Purvottanasana and Ustrasana
This session prepares the arms and shoulder leading to the back arches purvottanasana and ustrasana, with options for doing these asana with supports. Level: Gentle Duration: 90min Props needed: Bolster, blankets, a couple of yoga blocks, a sturdy chair, a yoga strap
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. […]
