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Feet, Toes, Ankles: Simple Conditioning Drills and Asanas for All Levels

499.001,099.00

The session is in two segments.  in the first segment, there are simple drills for the feet, ankles and toes that can be attempted by anyone – these are not classical asana positions. In the second segment, we attempt a few standing asanas with additional supports and additional focus on the feet, to explore the difference/ improvements.

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: Gentle).  You can save by renting the entire Course.

Level: All levels

Duration: 60mins

Tagwords: 60mins, feet, ankles, toes, sports, running, drills, CARS, standing

Back Health – Introduction: a FREE Resource

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A subjective introduction to our back bodies, and the simplest do’s and don’ts.  This basic understanding is essential for everyone embarking on an asana practice with a sensitive back.

This class is part of the Short Course  “Asana understanding for a healthy back”.  Save by renting the entire course.

Level: All levels

Duration: 30min

Tagwords: 30mins, back, back care, back pain, therapy, props, supported

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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.

Accessing the Two sides of the Spine through the Arms and Legs

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The second part of this series builds on the first part. We examine the role of the limbs – the arms and the legs in accessing the back, and look at variations in standing asanas that improve this access, using the Wall as a frame of reference and the the belt to anchor the limbs in standing asanas

This class is part of the Short Course  “Asana understanding for a healthy back”.  Save by renting the entire course.

Level: All levels

Duration: 60mins

Tagwords: 60mins, back, back care, back pain, therapy, props, supported, standing, trikonasana, virabhadrasana2, ardha chanrasana, supta padangusthasana1

Anchoring to Extend the Back

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This session  builds on the first part and the second parts, transitioning to forward extension and backward extensions following the ‘anchoring principle.  Safe for most people with minot back ailments.

This class is part of the Short Course  “Asana understanding for a healthy back”.  Save by renting the entire course.

Level: All levels

Duration: 30mins

Tagwords: 30mins, back, back care, back pain, therapy, props, supported, standing, adhomukha svanasana, parsvottanasana, pavan muktasana

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499.00

Part 3 of the series where the exploration of the 3 Kriyas as bandhas – practicing asanas ending with with breath work.

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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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We practice forward extensions with concave back positions.

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We practice forward extensions with concave back positions.

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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.

Surya Namaskar Part 1: Stepping Between Uttanasana and Adhomukhasvanasana

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The sessions in this Short Course and good stand-alone sessions by themselves.  This one is good to learn arm actions, to learn the connection of hips to legs, the engagement of the abdominal area, to understand Uttanasana, and Adhomukha svanasana.  In this session we do the first few steps of the Surya Namaskar multiple times.

This session is part of the Short Course Constructing and De-constructing Surya Namaskara (Short Course, Level Exp. Beginners).  and the Short Course.  Constructing and De-constructing Surya Namaskara (Short Course, Level Intermediate).  Save by renting the entire Course.

Level: Experienced Beginners, Intermediate

Duration: 60mins

Tagwords: 60mins, Surya namaskar, hips, legs, arms, abdominals, favorite, Uttanasana, Adhomukha svanasana.