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Surya Namaskar Part 3 for Experienced Beginners: The Back Arches and Alternatives

299.00699.00

The 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

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In 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

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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.

Surya Namaskar: An Adapted Practice Using Supports, Part2

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This 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

299.00699.00

This 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

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In 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

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The 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

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Eka 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

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Shedding 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

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The 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

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The 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

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This 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

299.00699.00

This 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

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This 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

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Using 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

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Beginning 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

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Building 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

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Moving 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)

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Progressing 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

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Dandasana 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

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This 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

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Using 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

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A 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

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Exploring 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

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This 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

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Exploration 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

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Meant 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

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This 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

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An 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