Back arches: Fast Movements Using Supports
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00This session explores how short bursts of fast movements effect back arches.
Level: Experienced Beginners, Intermediate
Duration: 90 mins.
This recording is part of the Short Course Back Arches: All Things Considered. Save by buying the entire Course.
Tag words: back arches, backward extension, shoulders, dorsal thoracic, upper back, urdhva dhanurasana, virabhadrasana1, purvottanasana, vinyasa
Beginner level Back Arches: Bhujangasana, Makarasana, Shalabhasana, Chatuspadasana, Purvottanasana
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00This session starts with a preparatory segment to prepare the upper back, shoulder, arms and the neck, and then we practice a set of beginner-level back arches that should be accessible by most people.
Level: Beginner
Duration: 60min.
Tagwords: 60mins, back arches, backward extensions, favorite, Bhujangasana, Makarasana, Shlabhasana, Chatuspadasana, Purvottanasana
Beginner Level Back Arches: Shalabhasana, Bhekasana, Ustrasana
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00This session starts with a preparatory segment to prepare the upper back, shoulder, arms and the neck, and then we practice a set of beginner-level back arches that should be accessible by most people.
Level: Beginner, Experienced Beginner
Duration: 60min.
Tagwords: 60mins, back arches, backward extensions, favorite, Gomukhasana, Upavista konasana, Bhekasana, Shlabhasana, Ustrasana
Beginners’ Back Arches Practice Part 3: Urdhvamukhasvanasana, Chatuspadasana, Purvottanasana
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00The second Part of the Back Arches Series at the Beginner/ Experienced Beginner Level looks at Urdhvamukhasvanasana, Chatuspadasana, Purvottanasana.
Level: Beginner/ Experienced Beginner
Duration: 60min.
Tagwords: 60min, backbands, back arches, standing, shoulders, arms upper back, sports, favorite, Urdhvamukhasvanasana, Chatuspadasana, Purvottanasana.
Brisk and Supported – A Gentle Way to Practice Back Arches (Short Course; Level Gentle)
₹1,198.00Level: Gentle
Tagwords: hip, knee, ankles, back arches, backbends, virasana, bhekasana, salabhasana, bhujangasana, urdhva mukha svanasana, bhekasana, upavistakonasana, baddhakonasana
Brisk and Supported – A Gentle Way to Practice Back Arches Part 2
₹299.00 – ₹699.00A brisk and energetic session of supported back arches, done after the adequate preparation (of the previous session)
This session is part of the Short Course Brisk and Supported – A Gentle Way to Practice Back Arches (Short Course; Level Gentle).
Level: Gentle
Duration: 45min
Tagwords: 45mins, hip, knee, ankles, back arches, backbends, urdhva mukha svanasana, bhekasana, upavistakonasana, baddhakonasana
Build Strength and Mobility in Back
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00This session works with relatively few props and in relatively simple positions, to bring strength and mobility in the back – focussing more on the upper back.
Level: Experienced Beginner, Beginner
Duration: 60min
Tagwords: 60min, therapy, upper back, dorsal thoracic, sports, back arches, concave back, purvottanasana, utkatasana, prasarita padottanasana
Deep Dive – Virabhadrasana 1 (Short Course, Level – Experienced Beginner)
₹1,947.00Virabhadrasana 1 is a basic standing asana with many moving parts. It has traces of forward extensions, backward arch and twist. Explore some interesting variations and progressions of Virabhadrasana 1 in this set of classes.
Tagwords: shoulders, arms, legs, standing, twists, seated, abdominals, back arch, lateral, Parsvottanasana, Vimanasana, Virabhadrasana1, Urdhvamukha svanasana, Virabhadrasana1, Utkatasana, Parsvakonasana, Parivrtta Parsvakonasana
Deep Dive – Virabhadrasana 1 (Short Course; Level – Intermediate)
₹1,572.00Virabhadrasana1 is a basic standing asana with many moving parts. It has traces of forward extensions, backward arch and twist. Explore some interesting variations and progressions of Virabhadrasana1 in this set of classes.
Tagwords: shoulders, arms, legs, standing, twists, seated, abdominals, back arch, lateral, Parsvottanasana, Vimanasana, Virabhadrasana1, Urdhvamukha svanasana, Virabhadrasana1, Utkatasana, Parsvakonasana, Parivrtta Parsvakonasana, Eka Pada Setubandha Sarvangasana
Energising and Warming Part2: Standing and Back Arches
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00A combination of standing Asanas and simple back arches done dynamically, we recommend doing it 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.
This session is part2 of the Short Course: Energising and Warming: Standing Asanas in Combination with Back Arches, Twists and Abdominals. Save by buying the whole Course
Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate
Duration: 60min
Tagword: 60min, energising, warming, standing, backbends, back arches, backward extensions, favorite
Energising and Warming: A Short Course for Cold and Dull Days (SHORT COURSE; Level Exp. Beginner, Intermediate)
₹1,572.00This Short Course recommend for cold days to warm yourself up, or for days that you are feeling dull, or to use it to re-start your practice after a break.
Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate
Tagwords: energising, warming, standing, standing twists, favorite, parivrtta ardha chandrasana, parivrtta trikonasana, backbends, back arches, backward extensions, abdominal, abdominals
Finding the Internal Resistance, Not Simply Arching Back
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00Intermediate level backward extension actions: finding the ‘resistance’ in the arching, connecting the heel to the buttocks while resisting with the buttocks.
Level: Intermediate
Duration: 75min
Tagwords: 75mins, backbends, back, spine, hips, favorite, back arches, urdhva dhanurasana, urdhva mukha svanasana, bhujangasana, dhanurasana
Fresh Look at Standing Asanas as Preparation for Back Arches
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00A novel approach to practicing standing Asanas, as we prepare the arms, legs, and the spine for back arches, through a combination of seated and standing Asanas.
This session is part of the Short Course Intermediate Level Back Arches: Supported and Unsupported. Save by buying the entire Course.
Level: Experienced Beginners, Intermediate
Duration: 60min
Tagwords: 60mins, back arches, back bends, backward extensions, standing, upper back, chest, shoulders, half handstand, favorite, adhomukha svanasana, trikonasana, parighasana, virbhadrasana1
Gentle Exploration of Back Arches: Chatuspadasana
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00A Gentler back arches session suitable for those who need to work with more support
Level: Gentle
Duration: 60min
Tagwords: 60min, chatuspadasana, props, gentle, back arches, backbends, arms, shoulders
Gentle Exploration of Back Arches: Purvottanasana and Ustrasana
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00This session prepares the arms and shoulder leading to the back arches Purvottanasana and Ustrasana, with options for doing the Asana with supports.
Level: Gentle
Duration: 90min
Tagwords: 90min, purvottanasana, ustrasana, props, gentle, back arches, backbends, arms, shoulders
Intermediate Level Back Arches: Supported and Unsupported (SHORT COURSE; Level: intermediate)
₹1,947.00An Intermediate level Short Course focussing on different facets of back arching Asanas: preparation, using of supports, and independent Back arching Asanas done without any support
Level: Intermediate
Tagwords: back arches, back bends, backward extensions, standing, upper back, chest, shoulders, half handstand, favorite, props, supports, chest, shoulders, viparita dandasana, adhomukha svanasana, trikonasana, parighasana, virbhadrasana1, eka pada viparita dandasana, makarasana, shalabhasana, bhujangasana, chatuspadasana, purvottanasana, urdhvadhanurasana
Launching Back arches from Abdominal Actions
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00Keeping the abdomen soft while arching back is definitely a challenge. this session attempts to do this through a series of gentle actions that activates the deeper abdominal muscles, and connects the abdomen to the limbs (the arms and the legs). The session ends with supported back arches.
Level: Gentle
Duration: 70min
tagwords: 70mins, abdominals, back arches, props
Managing and Preventing Degenerative Conditions in the Neck/ Cervical Area (Cervical Spondylosis): Positioning and Strengthening the Upper Back
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00This session addresses the back – specifically the upper back/ shoulder blades/ shoulder area, which need to be strengthened and firmed so that the pain the neck/ cervical area does not manifest. This session addresses the shoulder and neck area through the arms – in seated and supported standing Asanas. Even if you do not have a degenerative condition of the cervical area, this is suitable session to maintain mobility and strength in the shoulder and neck area.
This session is part1 of the Short Course Managing and Preventing Degenerative Conditions in the Neck/ Cervical Area: Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylitis.
Level: Gentle
Duration: 60min
Tagwords: 60min, therapy, neck, cervical, shoulder, props, supported, standing, back arches, favorite
Overview of Back Arches
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00Often the neck gets strained in backward extensions, as the head is taken back. This series of sessions focusses on initiating the action from the dorsal thoracic area, as well as preparing the neck for the backward tilt.
This session is part of the Short Course Intermediate Level Back Arches: Supported and Unsupported. Save by buying the entire Course.
Level: Intermediate
Duration: 75min
Tagwords: 75mins, back arches, back bends, backward extensions, standing, upper back, props, supports, chest, shoulders, makarasana, shalabhasana, bhujangasana, chatuspadasana, purvottanasana, urdhvadhanurasana
Positioning the Neck for Back Arches – Part 1 (Level Intermediate) – Salabhasana, Ustrasana, Adhomukha vrksasana
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00This session explores explores how the cervical area and the skull can be held in back arches, using ahdo mukha vrksasana (handstand) as a preparatory position.
Level: Intermediate
Duration: 75min.
Tagwords: 75min, arms, shoulders, neck, cervical, back arches, handstand, adhomukha vrksasana, adhomukha svanasana, salabhasana,
Positioning the Neck in Back Arches Part1 (Level Exp. Beginner) : Salabhasana, Ustrasana
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00This session explores how the cervical area and the skull can be held in back arches to avoid straining the neck. We work up to Salabhasana and Ustrasana in this session
Level: Experienced Beginner
Duration: 60min.
Tagwords: 60min, arms, shoulders, neck, cervical, back arches, half handstand, adhomukha svanasana, salabhasana, ustrasana
Preparing for a Gentle Back Arches Practice: Hips, Knees, Ankles
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00In addition to supports, the other aspect that determines the safety and efficacy of back arches is adequate and appropriate preparation. In this session, the hips, knees and ankles are prepared. While being good back arches preparation, the actions are beneficial also for maintaining the health of these joints.
This session is part of the Short Course Brisk and Supported – A Gentle Way to Practice Back Arches (Short Course; Level Gentle).
Level: Gentle
Duration: 60min
Tagwords: 60mins, hip, knee, ankles, back arches, backbends, virasana, bhekasana, salabhasana, bhujangasana
Preparing for Backbends
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00How does one prepare for a backbend practice? What are the fundamentals?
Duration: 90 mins.
Tag words: 90 mins, suptapadangustasana 3, utkatasana, tadasana, supported dhanurasana, adhomukhasvanasana, adhomulha virasana, parsva adhomulha virasana, prasarita padottanasana, backward extension
Progressions from Virabhadrasana1 to Twists, Abdominals and Inversions: Parivrtta parsvakonasana, Eka pada setubandha sarvangasana
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00Progressions from Virabhadrasana1 to abdominal actions, standing twists and inversions
Level – Intermediate
Duration – 75min
This recording is part of the Short Course Deep Dive: Virabhadrasana1 (Short Course, Intermediate). save by buying the entire Course
Tagwords: 75min, shoulder, shoulders, arms, legs, standing, twists, abdominals, lateral, favorite, back arch, Parsvakonasana, Parivrtta Parsvakonasana,Virabhadrasana1, Eka Pada Setubandha Sarvangasana
Role of Shoulders and Arms in Back Arches (level Exp Beginner)
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00Exploring the full range of shoulder movements, delving deeper into role of arms in backward extensions.
level: Experienced Beginner, Beginner
Duration: 60min
Tagwords: 60min, upper back, shoulder, arm, sports, standing, back arches
Role of Shoulders and Arms in Back Arches Leading to Viparita dandasana (level Intermediate)
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00Exploring the full range of shoulder movements, delving deeper into role of arms in backward extensions.
level: Intermediate
Duration: 75min
Tagwords: 75min, upper back, shoulder, arm, sports, standing, back arches, viparita dandasana
Supported Back Arches: Deep Dive into Viparita Dandasana with a Chair
₹299.00 – ₹699.00setting up, getting, and getting out of Viparita Dandasana, using a chair.
This session is part of the Short Course Intermediate Level Back Arches: Supported and Unsupported. Save by buying the entire Course.
Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate
Duration: 45min
Tagwords: 45mins, back arches, back bends, backward extensions, standing, upper back, props, supports, chest, shoulders, viparita dandasana
Supported Back Arches: Ekapada Viparita Dandasana on Chair
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00A long-ish hold in supported eka pada vipartia dandasana, after preparing the back for this position.
This session is part of the Short Course Intermediate Level Back Arches: Supported and Unsupported. Save by buying the entire Course.
Level: Intermediate
Duration: 75min
Tagwords: 75mins, back arches, back bends, backward extensions, standing, upper back, props, supports, chest, shoulders, eka pada viparita dandasana
Upper Back Preparation Leading to Back Arches (Part2 of Back Arches Weekend Intensive)
₹699.00 – ₹1,499.00Progressing to further exploration of back arches, as preparation to seated breath work. Focussing on the upper back – the dorsal thoracic area – in back arches.
This session is part of the Short Course ‘Standing to Back Arches (Weekend Intensive). Save by renting the entire Course.
Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate
Total duration: 240min (two sessions of 120 min each)
Tagwords: 120min, dorsal thoracic, upper back, shoulders, standing, utthita hasta padangusthasana, bhekasana, purvottanasana, dhanurasana, parsva dhanurasana
Virabhadrasana1: The Twist and the Backarch in the Standing Asana
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00This session is a combination of standing asanas done dynamically, twisting actions, and back arches.
Level – Experienced Beginner, Intermediate
Duration – 60min
Part of the Series Deep Dive: Virabhadrasna1 (Short Course, Experienced Beginner)and Deep Dive: Virabhadrasana1 (Short Course, Intermediate). save by buying the entire Course
Tagwords: 60min, shoulder, shoulders, arms, legs, standing, back arch, twist, Utkatasana, Parsvottanasana, Urdhvamukha svanasana, Virabhadrasana1