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Introductory Course Class 13 of 24: Sideways Leg and Back Arch

499.00

– revise standing asanas with arms spread to sides
– reinforce ardha chandrasana
– understand connection to supta padangusthasana2
– expl the significance of holding the sideways foot off the floor in supta padangusthasana2
– introduce urdhva mukha svanasana

Introductory Course Class 14 of 24: Parivrtta Trikonasana

499.00

– explanation of front foot heel to back foot middle arch in standing asanas
– forward extensions – intermediate and final positions, intro parivrtta trikonansana

Introductory Course Class 15 of 24: Shoulders and Shoulder Blades

499.00

Unlike most other sessions in this Course, this session does a deep-dive focussing on the shoulder area. these actions lead up to a half handstand.
parts of the session can be done stand-alone on a regular basis to strengthen the shoulder area.

Introductory Course Class 16 of 24: Twists in Standing and Supine Positions

499.00

– twists in standing position (parivrtta trikonansana) and in various seated positions
– introducing supta padangusthasana3
– inverting to take weight on shoulders
– introducing uttanasana to adhomukha svanasana jumpings

Introductory Course Class 17 of 24: Virabhadrasana3

499.00

exploring the difference between using and not using the belt for supta padangusthasana1,2 and 3.
introducing virabharasana3
introducing gomukhasana and bharadvajasana leg positions

Introductory Course Class 18 of 24: Parts of Spine

499.00

introducing the major parts of spine – cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral and coccygeal. experiment with spinal segmentation
– introduce halasana – rolling up from the floor
introduce setubandha sarvangasana with block

Introductory Course Class 19 of 24: Adaptations for Minor Back Ailments

499.00

Adapting asanas for minor back ailments. this is not not for therapy, and not for those going through acute back discomfort. In such cases, a regular class might not be suitable. The adaptations shown are very simple, so that a beginner level practitioner can quickly make these adaptations themselves with a very few props.

 

Introductory Course Class 2 of 24: Abdominal Actions

499.00

moving from introductory to next level of practice -the example of adhomukha svanasana
– revise Surya Namaskara
– revise halasana
– introduce abdominals urdhva prasarita padasana, navasana

Introductory Course Class 2 of 24: Arm Positions, Virabhadrasana2

499.00

Starting in urdhva prasarita padasana, intro virabhadrasana2, virasana like leg variations, arm positions and movements, simple seated twisting

Introductory Course Class 20 of 24: Preparation for Back Arches

499.00

Preparing for back arches thorugh standing and seated positions.and introducing:
chaturnga dandasana, salabhasna and bhujangasana
– longer explanation of chaturanga dandasana with options to make it accessible
– Introducing Gomukhasana

Introductory Course Class 21 of 24: Simple Adaptations for Women During Days of Menstruation

499.00

Adapting asanas for women during the days of menstruation, or for minor abdominal ailments. this is not for therapy, and not for those going through acute discomfort. in such cases, a regular class might not be suitable. The adaptations shown are very simple so that a beginner level practitioner can quickly make these adaptations themselves with very few props.

Introductory Course Class 22 of 24: introducing Jump-throughs

499.00

– introducing paschima namskara – as the initiation of back arching actions
– introducing urdhva mukha svanasana
– introducing transitions between adho mukha svanasana, urdhva mukha svanasana and chaturanga dandasana – as preparation towards surya namaskara

Introductory Course Class 23 of 24: Adaptations for Minor Knee Ailments

499.00

Introducing adaptations in class in standing and seated positions that can be done in case of minor knee ailments.  – introducing adaptations in standing and seated positions that can be done in case of minor knee ailments. This is not for therapy, and not for those going through acute knee pain or recent injury. in such cases, a regular class might not be suitable. The adaptations shown are very simple so that a beginner level practitioner can quickly make these adaptations themselves with very few props.
The session starts  with introducing the full cycle of Sun Salutations (surya namasakar) Skip this part if you do have a knee ailment.

Introductory Course Class 3 of 24: Supine Positions, Parsvottanasana

499.00

starting in urdhva prasarita padasana
intro seated OM
revision of previous asanas, intro supta tadasana, intro pavan muktasana and supta padangusthasana1, intro utthita hasta padasana, intro parsvottanasana concave back, seated swastikasana
ques: knock knees

Introductory Course Class 4 of 24: Feet Positions, Adhomukha svanasana, Ardha uttanasana

499.00

explanation of why OM in the beginning
detailing arches of the feet, revision of earlier asanas virasana feet positions, intro adhomukha svanasana, intro ardha uttanasana, simple seated positions, simple seated adho mukha position

Introductory Course Class 5 of 24: Seated Leg Extensions

499.00

Intro on Patanjali, codification of yoga, why we say the invocation, intro to invocation in call and response
detail dandasana, intro upavistakonasana

Introductory Course Class 6 of 24: Bending the Extended Legs

499.00

Developing the internal sense of alignment

detail supta padangusthasana1, intro utthita hasta padangusthasana, intro vimanansana, intro utkatasana

Introductory Course Class 7 of 24: Elements of Quietness and Pelvic Health

499.00

Head placement in supine positions, detailing upavistakonasana and baddhakonasana and their importance in maintaining health of the pelvic organs

Introductory Course Class 8 of 24: Extending and Flexing the Back

499.00

explanation of importance of speech and health in the context of the opening invocation to Patanjali.
standing asanas at the front edge of the mat, intro to back arches through chatuspadasana, intro to seated forward extensions through janu sirsasana concave back

Introductory Course Class 9 of 24: Resting the Head in Easy Forward Fold

499.00

Invocation together
– standing asanas revision back edge of mat, revision without demonstration, intro to simple atmanjali mudra (namaskara mudra)
– intro uttanasana concave back
– explanation of adhomukha virasana as a restorative position

Invigorating Standing Asanas for the First Week of the Month

499.001,099.00

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

Invigorating Standing Asanas with Focus on Lower Back

499.001,099.00

An invigorating Asana session of standing Asanas with focus on positioning and toning the tailbone – the lowest part of the back.

Duration: 75min

Tagwords: Standing asanas, tailbone, coccyx, Supta padangusthasana3, Vrksasana, Chatuspadasana, Padahastasana, Trikonasana, Parsvakonasana, Uttthita hasta padangusthasana,

Knee Alignment: Explanations and Experiences

499.001,099.00

Basic concepts in knee alignment, how to diagnose imbalances, and to take simple corrective measures.

This recording is part of the following Short Courses:

Knees: from Healing to Challenging (Short Course 2, Course Level: Intermediate).

Knees: from Healing to Challenging (Short Course 2, Course Level: Experienced Beginners)

Knees: from Healing to Challenging (Short Course 2, Course Level: Gentle).  Save by buying the whole Course.

Duration: 90 mins; Level: Experienced beginners, Intermediate, Gentle

Tagwords: knee, knee alignment, knee therapy, 90min, sports, knee injury, Virabharasana2, Tadasana

Knee Health – a Basic Short Course: Simple Diagnostics and Ways to Improve Knee Health through Asana Practice (Course Level: Beginner, Experienced Beginner)

2,097.00

Includes FREE access to the real-life experiences of a practitioner with knee injury who benefitted from Asana practice

Knee Health Introduction (Warming Practice in first half)

499.001,099.00

The first part of this session is active back arches, with focus on the shoulders and arms. The work on the knee starts in the second half of the session, with preliminary visual diagnostics, and arranging the knees in the most basic and symmetrical asana position: tadasana 

This session is part of the Short Course Knee Health: Simple Diagnostics and Ways to Improve Knee Health through Asana Practice (Course Level: Beginner, Experienced Beginner). Save by renting the entire Course.

Duration: 75min

Level: Beginner, Experienced Beginner

Tagwords: 75min, back arches, backward extension, standing, knee, knee health, knee injury, shoulders, arms, wrists

Knee Health: Simple Adjustments to in Asana Practice to Improve Knee Health

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Using Yoga Asanas to strengthen knees while avoiding knee pain.

This session is part of the Short Course Knee Health: Simple Diagnostics and Ways to Improve Knee Health through Asana Practice (Course Level: Beginner, Experienced Beginner). Save by renting the entire Course.

Duration: 75min

Level: Beginner, Experienced Beginner

Tagwords: 75min, knee, knee health, knee injury, shoulders, Tadasana, Virabhadrasana2, Virabhadrasana1, Supta padangusthasana1

Knee Health: Simple Strategies to Use Yoga Asanas for Stronger Knees

499.001,099.00

 Visual diagnostics, and critical strategies to keep away knee pain in Asanas while strengthening the knees.

This session is part of the Short Course Knee Health: Simple Diagnostics and Ways to Improve Knee Health through Asana Practice (Course Level: Beginner, Experienced Beginner). Save by renting the entire Course.

Duration: 60min

Level: Beginner, Experienced Beginner

Tagwords: 60min, knee, knee health, knee injury, props, supported, standing, Tadasana, Virabhadrasana2, Virabhadrasana1, Supta padangusthasana1

Knees: from Healing to Challenging (Short Course 2, Course Level: Experienced Beginners)

2,621.00

From the basics of knee alignment, caring for an injured or weak knee, all the way to challenging knee strength and flexibility, this Short Course covers a lot of ground. Recommended for anyone who wants a better understanding of this pivotal joint in our bodies

Knees: from Healing to Challenging (Short Course 2, Course Level: Intermediate)

2,097.00

From the basics of knee alignment, caring for an injured or weak knee, all the way to challenging knee strength and flexibility, this Short Course covers a lot of ground. Recommended for anyone who wants a better understanding of this pivotal joint in our bodies

Level: Intermediate

Leg Binding Asanas and Breath Explorations

299.00699.00

This session was recorded as the first part of a hybrid session.

This session may be done as a stand-alone session, but it is also part of the Short Course Stability and Mobility of the Feet: Toes, Ankles, Arches and More (Short Course, Level: Intermediate). and the Short Course Stability and Mobility of the Feet: Toes, Ankles, Arches and More (Short Course, Level: Gentle).   You can save by renting the entire Course.

Managing and Preventing Degenerative Conditions in the Neck/ Cervical Area (Cervical Spondylosis): Positioning and Strengthening the Upper Back

499.001,099.00

This 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

Managing and Preventing Degenerative Conditions in the Neck/ Cervical Area (Cervical Spondylosis): Use of Arms

299.00699.00

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 part2 of the Short Course Managing and Preventing Degenerative Conditions in the Neck/ Cervical Area: Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylitis.

Level: Gentle

Duration: 50min

Tagwords: 50min, therapy, neck, cervical, shoulder, props, supported, standing, seated, favorite

may11_class1_beg-prone-abdominal-part1_60mins_2020

499.00

Prone positions are highly recommended for respiratory health. They can also be quietening and calming positions in combination with supine positions. Prone positions are not just about lying face-down with a belly flop. In this set of sessions, we will not just do the asanas that are classically done in a prone positions, we will also try interpret this position in many novel ways. The first part of this set, looks at the preparation and engagement of the abdominal area before going prone.

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499.00

This is a forward extension sequence. We go into basic of forward extensions and experience them by involving the back body, especially lower ribs in the back.

may18_class2_beg-FE-preparing spine_60mins_2020

499.00

The legs and their connection to the hip are very important aspects to understand while learning forward extensions. We practice certain movements to highlight this connection. We also learning to engage the abdomen and practice spinal actions.

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499.00

We practice forward extensions with concave back positions.