Hip Connection to Back and to Legs Reinforced
This session explores external rotational movement, using a belt to coax the hips to the end range of its rotational movement. We often dont touch these ‘outer corners’ in our regular activities. In fact physical pursuits such as bicycling and various athletic activities might diminish them further. This not only makes the hips stiff, setting […]
The Fabulous Five Seated Forward Extensions: from Preparation to Final Positions (Short Course; Level: Experienced Beginners)
A detailed exploration of the five classical seated forward extensions – janu sirsasana, triangamukha ekapada paschimottanasana, ardha baddha padma paschimottanasna, and marichyasana I, and paschimottanasana. These are not the most complex of the forward extensions, but taken together, they are fabulous in exploring different hip, leg, ankle, spine movements, with their differing effects on he […]
Back Arches & Forward Extensions, Culminating in Viparita Karani
This session looks at the fulcrum-like position of the sacrum in back arches and forward extensions: are they opposites of each other, mirrors to each other, or parts of the same continuum? Explore the beautiful relationship playing out in our body, culminating in supported and deeply restful viparita karani. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 90mins […]
What is Mindful Asana Practice?
This session attempts to give a real experience of ‘mindfulness’, ‘awareness’, and ‘breath’, in asana practice. Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Duration: 60 mins. Props needed: any sturdy chair, a couple of blanket, yoga blocks
Use of Chair in Asana Practice (Short Course; Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate)
The chair can be used in a variety of way especially in combination with other props like blankets, bolsters and belts. Here, we look at the basic and intermediate level positions only. While some of these positions require a backless yoga chair, some can be done with any sturdy chair. Part 1 – Reinforcing the […]
Prone position #1 for Resting and Recovery after Covid (FREE Resource)
a short video tutorial of one of the simplest prone positions: a prone savasana (lying flat on the floor on your stomach, with the face down) FREE Resources are available to everyone without payment and without logging in. Click on the video to play it.
Introduction: How to use the Resources for Respiratory Health (FREE Resource)
A short introduction on using these video resources. We strongly recommend that you listen to this recording before working with the videos. FREE Resources are available to everyone without payment and without logging in. Click on the video to play it.
Restful Seated Position – Turning Sideways and Revolving (FREE Resource)
A short video tutorial of a seated position that can be done after extending forward and resting (pl look at the other video for this). The sideways and rotational movements gently encourage the sides of the lungs to function. Can be done with any two chairs/ a chair and a coffee table/ a chair and […]
Prone position #2 for Resting and Recovery after Covid (FREE Resource)
A short video tutorial of prone position: a second variation of prone savasana with more support. Might be more suitable if you found the first prone savasana (lying flat on the floor on your stomach, with the face down) uncomfortable for the back, or the knees FREE Resources are available to everyone without payment and […]
Restful Seated Position – Extending to the Front (FREE Resource)
A short video tutorial of a seated position, extending forward and resting. can be done with any two chairs/ a chair and a coffee table/ a chair and a bed. Do not be misled by the relative simplicity of these positions – they are extremely effective. FREE Resources are available to everyone without payment and […]
