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.

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

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

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.

– 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

revision of standing asanas done so far
– urdhva hasta tadasana to utkatasana to malasana repeats – only if there are no knee weakness/ injuries
– weight shift to arms in prasarita padottanasana
– introducing ardha chandrasana