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Control and Precision in Shoulders and Shoulder Blades: Refining Forward Extensions (Vasistasana)

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Understanding the role of the shoulder-complex in forward extensions. This action is sought to be understood by breaking it down into simple steps, and then integrating it into a simplified Vasistasana.

This session is part of the Short Course Active Preparation Culminating in Quiet Seated Forward Extensions (Short Course; Level: Intermediate).  Save by renting the entire Course.

Level: Intermediate

Duration: 75min

Tagwords: 75mins, shoulders, shoulder blades, scapulae, dorsal thoracic, upper back, forward extensions, lateral, side body, vasistasana, padahastasana, janu sirsasana, sarvangasana

Padmasana Preparation, Akarna dhanurasana

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Preparing for padmasana: ‘warming’ the important joints and increasing movement at the hips, groins and knees.

we recommend doing this session in combination with Padmasana Preparation: Knee Flexion in Different Positions

or with Padmasana Preparation, Akunchan Kriya in Supta Padangusthasana

Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate

Duration: 60mins

Tagwords: 60mins, hips, groins, knees, favorite, padmasana, supta padangusthasana 2, upavistakonasana, akarna dhanurasana, 

Releasing Groin Tightness Through Padmasana Preparation – Part1

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In this session, we work with deep knee and hip flexion in positions relatively simpler than padmasana.  Those with knee imbalance/ weakness are advised to proceed with caution.

This session can be done as a stand-alone session.  However, We recommend doing this session in combination with Releasing Groin Tightness Through Padmasana Preparation – Part2

Level: Gentle

Duration: 60mins

Tagwords: 60mins, knee, hips, hip stiffness, arthritis, twists, props, supports,  padmasana, akunchana kriya, supta padandusthasana, utthita hasta padangusthasana, 

Padmasana Preparation, Akunchan Kriya in Supta Padangusthasana

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Deep hip flexions and external rotation as preparation for padmasana.  We recommend doing this session in combination with Padmasana Preparation, Akarna dhanurasana

Level: Intermediate

Duration: 75mins

Tagwords: 75mins, hips, groins, knees, standing, favorite, padmasana, supta padangusthasana3, supta padangustha akunchana kriya, malasana

Releasing Groin Tightness Through Padmasana Preparation – Part2

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Continuing from the previous class where the groin was made soft, In this session we practice standing asanas with that awareness of the groin.

This session can be done as a stand-alone session.  However, We recommend doing this session in combination with Releasing Groin Tightness Through Padmasana Preparation – Part1

Level: Gentle

Duration: 60mins

Tagwords: 60mins, knee, hips, hip stiffness, arthritis, twists, props, supports,  padmasana, upavistakonasana, baddhakonasana, supta padandusthasana, utthita hasta padangusthasana, sarvangasana

Surya Namaskar: An Adapted Practice Using Supports, Part1

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This class is an adaptation for the seniors of the sequence called suryanamaskar. This is class 1 of 3 classes that will explore the biomechanics of the various asanas that make the suryanamaskar.

Build Strength and Mobility in Back

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This 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

Garudasana, Gomukhasana, and their Application in other Standing Asanas

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In this session we spend sufficient time on the intricate arm and leg positions of Garudasana and Gomukhasana.  When we combine these two Asanas with other standing Asanas, we also experience the lightness in the limbs.

Level: Experienced Beginners

Duration: 60min

Tagwords: Garudasana, Gomukhasana, calves, shins, flat foot, arches of feet, varicose veins, standing

Invigorating Standing Asanas for the First Week of the Month

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This session is a strong standing Asanas practice, covering most of the standing Asanas and ending in inversions and seated twists.   The strong holds, no use of props, and the continuous progression from one Asana to the next, makes it an intermediate level session.

Level: Intermediate

Duration: 75min

Tagwords: 75min, standing, halasana, cakrasana

Fresh Look at Standing Asanas as Preparation for Back Arches

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A 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

Preparing Arms and Shoulders for Inversions: Firming and Squeezing Actions at the Beginner Level

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This session looks at the firms of the limbs that is required for Inverted positions like Sirsasana, and explores it in simpler actions that can be attempted in the beginner level.

Level: Beginner, Experienced Beginner

Duration: 60min

Tagwords: 60mins, arms, shoulders, inversions, squeezing, dorsal thoracic, sports, multiple asana categories, favorite, gomukhasana, garudasana

Supported Back Arches: Ekapada Viparita Dandasana on Chair

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A 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