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‘Active’ and ‘Passive’ Actions to Strengthen Legs (Level Experienced Beginner)

499.00699.00

As the seat of the largest muscles and bones in the body, the thighs built for strong actions. However, quite often, due to our limited range of actions, and due to aging, the thighs start losing their firmness. We explore the interesting concepts of ‘Active’ and ‘Passive’ muscular actions in this session.

Duration: 60min

Level: Exp Beginner, Intermediate

Tagwords: 60min, dynamic, legs, hips, thighs, standing, lateral, side body, supta padangusthasana1, urdhvaprasarita padasana, utkatasana, ardha chandrasana

Anantasana

499.001,099.00

As the seat of the largest muscles and bones in the body, the thighs built for strong actions. However, quiet often,due to our limited range of actions,and due to aging, the thighs start losing their firmness. We explore the interesting concepts of ‘Active and passive’ muscular actions in this session.

Duration: 75min

Level: Intermediate

Tagwords: 75min, dynamic, legs, hips, thighs, standing, lateral, side body, favorite, supta padangusthasana1, urdhvaprasarita padasana, utkatasana, ardha chandrasana, vasishtasana, anantasana

Surya Namaskar: An Adapted Practice Using Supports, Part2

299.00699.00

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 Part 2 for Intermediate Level: Integrating into a Short Energising Practice Including Inversions

499.001,099.00

The first session is common between the Experienced Beginner and the Intermediate level Short Courses. The other 2 sessions of the Intermediate level explore how Surya Namaskar can be integrated into our asana practice beyond just repetitions of  a certain number of cycles.  Ths second session integrates Surya Namaskar in a short energising practice session preceded and followed by inversions.

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, inversions, Sirsasana, Sarvangasana, Eka pada Sarvagasana

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.

Surya Namaskar Part 3 for Intermediate Level: A Vinyasa Idea Beyond the 12 Steps

499.001,099.00

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

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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.

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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

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.

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399.00

We practice forward extensions with concave back positions.

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499.00

The category of forward extensions extends from gentle. restorative actions, to deep and intense asanas.
This session comes after a couple of preparatory sessions, and explores deeper forward extensions, and arm balances. Those with back injuries/ weakness are advised to exercise caution in forward extensions.

All asanas are best learnt under direct supervision.