Surya Namaskar Part 3 for Experienced Beginners: The Back Arches and Alternatives
₹299.00 – ₹699.00The sessions in this Short Course and good stand-alone sessions by themselves. This session explores the backarch of Sun Salutation: Urdhvamukhasvanasana. This positions is sometimes difficult to do repeatedly especially for those with shoulder and wrist weaknesses and injuries. We spend time in preparing the arms and shoulders for the back arching positions, and also look at a couple of alternatives that are more workable in such conditions. In this session we do the full cycle of Surya Namaskar multiple times.we also spend some time preparing the arms and legs before the fast actions, and some pacifying actions after.
This session is part of the Short Course Constructing and De-constructing Surya Namaskara (Short Course, Level Exp. Beginners). Save by renting the entire Course.
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Level: Experienced Beginners, Beginners
Duration: 45mins
Tagwords: 45mins, Surya namaskar, hips, legs, arms, shoulder, favorite, Ustrasana, Bhujangasana
Surya Namaskar Part 3 for Intermediate Level: A Vinyasa Idea Beyond the 12 Steps
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00In this third session, we expand beyond the Surya namaskar to a longer vinyasa. We also spend some time preparing the arms and legs before the fast actions, and some pacifying actions after.
This session is part of the Short Course Constructing and De-constructing Surya Namaskara (Short Course, Level Intermediate). Save by renting the entire Course.
Level: Intermediate
Duration: 60mins
Tagwords: 60mins, favorite, Surya namaskar, vinyasa, standing
Surya Namaskar: An Adapted Practice Using Supports, Part1
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00This 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.
Surya Namaskar: An Adapted Practice Using Supports, Part2
₹299.00 – ₹699.00This is the second class focussed on constructing and deconstructing suryanamaskar. We examine the biomechanics that are involved in the flow of asanas.
This class contains improvisations and modifications to adapt to the ability of the seniors
Surya Namaskar: An Adapted Practice Using Supports, Part3
₹299.00 – ₹699.00This is the third and the last class focused on constructing and deconstructing Surya namaskar. The sequence is adapted for older practitioners and for those who need a more supported practice.
The ‘Arm Experience’ and the ‘Arm Explanation’: Anatomical Information and Subjective Knowledge
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00In this session we explore arm extensions
Level – Experienced beginners, Intermediate, Gentle
Duration – 75min session.
This session is part of the Short Course Arms that Power Upside-down Asanas: Preparing the Arms for Effortlessness in Headstand, Shoulderstand and Elbow Balance (Course Level: Experienced Beginners, Intermediate). Save by buying the entire Course.
Tagwords: 75min, shoulder, shoulders, arms, upper back, elbows, wrist, Tadasana, adhomukhasvanasana, urdhva hastasana, utitha hasta padasana
The ‘Eka Pada’ of Back Arches
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00The front and back legs scissoring away from each other – the ‘Eka Pada’ action – as it plays out in back arches.
Duration: 90 mins.
Level: Intermediate
This recording is part of the Short Course Eka Pada Actions – The Leap Towards Hanumanasana (Level: Intermediate). Save by buying the whole Course.
Tagwords: 90min, Hamstrings, Quadriceps, back thighs, front thighs, hips, back arch, backbends, backward extensions, Supta Virasana, Virabhadrasana1, Eka Pada Rajakapotasana, Viparita dandasana, Ustrasana
The ‘Eka Pada’ of Back Arches: Focus on Mobility and Strengthening before Extending
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00Eka Pada preparation for back arches: strength and mobility
Duration: 75min; Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate
This recording is part of the Short Course Eka Pada Actions – Preparing for Hanumanasana (Level: Experienced Beginners) and the Short Course Eka Pada Actions – The Leap Towards Hanumanasana (Level: Intermediate). Save by buying the whole Course.
Tagwords: 75min, Hamstrings, quadriceps, back thighs, front thighs, hips, back arch, backbends, backward extensions, Supta Virasana, Virabhadrasana1, Eka Pada Rajakapotasana
The Armpits: Waking up the Dark Corners in Backward Extensions
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00Shedding light on the back of the armpits in back arches
Level: Experienced Beginners, Intermediate
Duration: 90 mins.
Tag words: 90mins, shoulders, shoulder, back, back arches, backbends, shoulder traction, urdhvamukha svanasana, utkatasana, utthita hasta padangusthasana parsva, urdhva hastasana
The Back and the Legs Supporting and Strengthening Each Other
₹299.00 – ₹699.00The Back and the legs are connected to each other. In this short, brisk session we experience how strengthening the legs prepares the back for standing asanas, and how standing asanas benefit the performance of the legs.
Level: Beginner, Experienced Beginner
Duration: 40mins
tagwords; 40mins, legs, back, standing, dynamic, sports, Supta padangusthasana1
The Wings of Virabhadrasana1: Role of the Arms
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00The arms can make Virabhadrasana1 feel light, or heavy; broad or tall, dull or energising. In the teaching methodology, Virabhadrasana1 is preceded by Vimanasana – a similar position with a different arm configuration. To save our energy for the arm-work, we start with activating the legs in supine positions, work with the arms in isolation, and then integrate arm variations into Virabhadrasana1
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, seated, favorite, Vimanasana, Utkatasana, Virabhadrasana1
Things to do after Running – Removing Fatigue and Stretching Leg Muscles
₹299.00 – ₹699.00This session is part of the Short Course Runners Toolkit. Save by renting the entire Course.
Level: All levels
duration: 15min
Tagwords: 15mins, Running, Walking, Virasana, Supta padangusthasana1
Things to do Before Running – Part1: Joint Rotations
₹299.00 – ₹699.00This session is part of the Short Course Runners Toolkit. Save by renting the entire Course.
Level: All levels
duration: 15min
Tagwords: 15mins, Running, Walking, CARS
Things to do Before Running – Part2: Spinal Preparation
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00This session is part of the Short Course Runners Toolkit. Save by renting the entire Course.
Level: All levels
duration: 15min
Tagwords: 15mins, Running, Walking
Twisting Actions Leading to Forward Extensions
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00Using Twisting/ revolving actions to achieve greater reach in forward extensions
Level: Experienced Beginners, Intermediate
Duration: 90 mins.
Tag words: 90 mins, props, standing, twists, forward extensions, paschimottanasana, purvottanasana, vasisthasana, suptapadangustasana3, parivrtta trikonasana
Twisting Actions Short Course (Weekend Intensive) Part1: Preparing with Standing Asanas, Basic Twists in Standing and Using Chair
₹699.00 – ₹1,499.00Beginning with standing asanas, this session prepares the body by introducing the basic concepts of twists in simple seated and standing positions.
Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate
Duration: 120min.
This session is part of the Short Course Twisting Actions (Weekend Intensive). Save by renting the full course.
Tagwords: 120min, arms, shoulders, spine, frozen shoulder, props, supported, chair, sports, standing, twists, paschima hasta, chair bharadvajasana
Twisting Actions Short Course (Weekend Intensive) Part2: Open, Closed, Supine and Inverted
₹699.00 – ₹1,499.00Building up on the first part of this two-part series, This session explores the next level of complexity in twisting.
Level: Intermediate
Duration: 150min.
This session is part of the Short Course Twisting Actions (Weekend Intensive). Save by renting the full course.
Tagwords: 150min, arms, shoulders, spine, sports, props, supported, inversions, twists, handstand, adhomukha vrksasana, pinca mayurasana, headstand, sirsasana, parsvakonasana, parivrtta parsvakonasana, maricyasana3, pasasana, supta padangusthasana3, parivrtta ekapada sirsasana, parsva halasana
Upper Back Health through Forward Extensions
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00Moving and strengthening the upper back for forward extensions.
Duration: 90 min
Tag words: upper back, dorsal thoracic, shoulder blades, forward bends, forward extensions, shoulders, Adhomukha Virasana, Adhomukha svanasana, Uttanasana, Dandasana, Sarvangasana
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
Urdhva Hasta Dandasana Part 1: Legs and Spine Connections
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00Dandasana is one of the foundational seated positions. But this seemingly simple position teaches us very important lessons about making connections between the limbs, and the spine. These connections are lost with sedentary lifestyles, but they are often other physical exercises cannot establish them.
This session maybe done stand-alone, but we recommend you do it in combination with the recording Urdhva Hasta Dandasana Part2: Taking the L-Shape Upside Down to connect Arms, Legs, Spine and Abdomen
Level: Intermediate
Duration: 85mins
Tagwords: 85mins, legs, spine, arms, shoulders, weights, props, ropes, half handstand, favorite, sports, yoga kurunta, paschima namaskara, paschima baddhahasta, dandasana, supta tadasana, setubandha sarvangasana
Use of Abdomen in Supported Twists
₹299.00 – ₹699.00This session focusses on integrating abdominal actions in seated twists.
This recording is part of the Short Course Abdomen in Asanas: More than Core Series 1 (Level Gentle). Save by renting the entire Course.
Level: Gentle
Duration: 50mins
Tagwords: 50mins, abdominals, abdomen, core, abdominal toning, twists, props, supported, favorite, bharadvajasana, marichyasana1, marichyasana3
Using a Yoga Strap to Prepare for Forward Bends
₹699.00 – ₹1,499.00Using a simple prop: a yoga belt/ strap, to prepare the back for forward extensions.
Level: Experienced Beginners, Gentle
Duration: 90 mins.
Tag words: 90mins, props, supine twists, utthita hasta padangusthasana, krounchasana, trianga mukha eka pada paschimottanasana, marichyasana1, paschimottanasana, suptapadangustasana3
Using Simple Props in Standing Asanas
₹299.00 – ₹699.00A good opportunity for beginner level practitioners to get acquainted with such props, and to experiment not just with the standardised yoga props’, but with things that they might have lying around their home – blankets, books, low stool etc.
Level: Beginner, Experienced Beginner
Duration; 40 min
Tagwords: 40mins, props, standing
Utkatasana Deep Dive for Experienced Beginners – Healthy Actions for Flat Foot and Varicose Veins
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00Exploring some direct and indirect relationships of the feet, the back, the arms, to this versatile foundational asana: Utkatasana.
Level: Experienced Beginner
Duration: 60min
Tagwords: 60min, ankles, shins, calves, varicose veins, flat foot, dropped arch, sports, standing, utkatasana, adhomukha svanasana, ustrasana
Viparita dandasana and Setubandha sarvangasana: from Independent to Supported
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00This session is part of the short Course Two Bolster Magic; Course 1: Journey from Active to Supported Back Arches and Inversions using ‘Cross Bolsters’. Save by renting the entire Course
Level: Intermediate
duration: 60min
Tagwords: 60min, back arches, backward extensions, props, bolster, restful, back, shoulders, wrist, viparita dandasana, Setubandha sarvangasana
Viparita Karani Action in Inverted Positions
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00Exploration of the many Viparita Karani’s in Inverted positions
Duration: 90 mins.
Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate, Gentle
This recording is part of the Short Course Viparita Karani Deep Dive – The Serenity of the Inverted Lake (Level: Intermediate), Save by buying the whole Course
Tagwords: 90min, spine, lower back, hips, back arch, backbends, abdominals, Inversions, concave back, backward extensions, Viparita dandasana, Sirsasana, Parsva Sirsasana, Urdhva dandasana, Adhomukha vrksasana, Sarvangasana, Halasana, Viparita karani
Virabhadrasana1 – Firmness and Confidence in the Legs to Proceed Further
₹299.00 – ₹699.00Meant for a beginner level student who has attempted this Virabhadrasana 1 a few times, and is ready to look at the moving parts of this layered position.
Level – Beginner, Experienced Beginner
Duration – 40min
Part1 of the Series Deep Dive: Virabhadrasna1 (Short Course, Experienced Beginner) Save by buying the entire Course.
Tagwords: 40min, shoulder, shoulders, arms, legs, standing, Parsvottanasana, Vimanasana, Virabhadrasana1
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
Working the Thighs for Eka Pada Actions
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00An overview of Eka Pada actions that are detailed in the subsequent sessions of this Short Course
Duration: 75mins.
Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate
This recording is part of the Short Course Eka Pada Actions – The Leap Towards Hanumanasana (Level: Intermediate). Save by buying the whole Course.
Tagwords: 75min, Legs, hamstrings, quadriceps, groins, hips, abdominals, standing, Supta padangusthasana1, Eka pada adhomukhasvanasana, Urdhva prasarita ekapadasana, Virabhadrasana1, Ardha Halasana, Eka pada halasana