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Seated Virasana with Preparation and Adaptations

299.00699.00

Virasana, and its extensions into Supta Virasana, are excellent conditioners of lower limbs.  Supta virasana is often used therapeutically for a wide range of conditions, and is also a preparation for back arches.  Difficulty in Virasana can be due to limitation at the hip joint, length of the hamstrings, stiffness in the knee, shortness and hardness of the calves or stiffness in the ankles .
first half of the session: Preparatory asanas/actions
second half of the session: detailed explanation, along with adaptations for the most common limitations.

This session is part of the Short Course Virasana and Supta Virasana: the Seat for back Arches to Breath Practices (Short Course; Level Exp. Beginner) and Short Course Virasana and Supta Virasana: the Seat for back Arches to Breath Practices ( Short Course; Level Intermediate)

Level: Experienced Beginner, Gentle, Intermediate

Duration: 50min

Tagwords: 50mins, running, trekking, sports, knee, hips, ankles, favorite, virasana

Knee Care and Preparing Knees for Virasana/ Padmasana

499.001,099.00

Full flexion of the knee comes in asana positions like Virasana and Padmasana. These positions are also incorporated in supine restorative positions. In this session we do some preparatory work that is especially useful for people with restriction in the knees.

This session is part of the Short Course Virasana and Supta Virasana: the Seat for back Arches to Breath Practices (Short Course; Level Exp. Beginner) and Short Course Virasana and Supta Virasana: the Seat for back Arches to Breath Practices ( Short Course; Level Intermediate)

Level: Experienced Beginners, Gentle, Intermediate

Duration: 60min

Tagwords: knees, therapy, props, support, supta padangusthasana, baddhakonasana, janu sirsasana, virasana, padmasana, upavistakonasana

Preparing for a Gentle Back Arches Practice: Hips, Knees, Ankles

499.001,099.00

In addition to supports, the other aspect that determines the safety and efficacy of back arches is adequate and appropriate preparation.  In this session, the hips, knees and ankles are prepared.  While being good back arches preparation, the actions are beneficial also for maintaining the health of these joints.

This session is part of the Short Course Brisk and Supported – A Gentle Way to Practice Back Arches (Short Course; Level Gentle).

Level: Gentle

Duration: 60min

Tagwords: 60mins, hip, knee, ankles, back arches, backbends, virasana, bhekasana, salabhasana, bhujangasana

Brisk and Supported – A Gentle Way to Practice Back Arches Part 2

299.00699.00

A brisk and energetic session of supported back arches, done after the adequate preparation (of the previous session)

This session is part of the Short Course Brisk and Supported – A Gentle Way to Practice Back Arches (Short Course; Level Gentle).

Level: Gentle

Duration: 45min

Tagwords: 45mins, hip, knee, ankles, back arches, backbends, urdhva mukha svanasana, bhekasana, upavistakonasana, baddhakonasana

Practice Suitable for Back Pain (with Detailed Instructions)

499.001,099.00

This is an asana session for recovering from a strained back. Each of the positions shown in this session should bring relief to the back when one settles down in the positions.

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

Fixing Arms in Place for Gentle Anantasana and Vasistasana Adaptations

499.001,099.00

Often, there is more focus on moving the arms, pushing or pulling with the arms.  This session explores the hidden power in fixing the arms in place  – this stabilises the shoulders and indeed, the entire upper back –  in standing asanas, and works up towards bearing weight on the shoulders and arms.

Level: Gentle, Experienced Beginner, Intermediate

Duration: 90min

Tagwords: 90mins, side body, lateral, shoulders, upper back, arms, anantasana, vasistasana

Gentle Relief for Wrists and Elbows from Mobile Phones, Laptops and other Electronic Gadget Use

299.00699.00

This session is mostly drills to bring relief to our abused wrists/elbows/shoulders, from over-use of electronic gadgets. These actions are good by themselves, and also good preparation for asanas where wrist/ elbow/shoulder strength is called for.   Can be attempted by all levels.

Level: Gentle

Duration: 45mins

Tagwords: 45mins, sports, golf, tennis, favorite, wrists, elbows, deskjob, deskworker

Use of Abdomen in Supported Twists

299.00699.00

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

Abdominal Engagement and a Healthy Back (Level Gentle)

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Exploring the role of the abdominal area in maintaining healthy back.

Duration: 60min;

Level: Gentle

This recording is part of the Short Course Abdomen in Asanas: More than Core Series 1 (Level Gentle).  Save by buying the whole Course.

Tagwords: abdominals, abdomen, core, abdominal toning, favorite, 60mins,  supta padangusthasana3, parsvottanasana, utkatasana, caturanga dandasana, chaturanga dandasana

Abdomen Use in Asana Series1: More than Core – Experience of the Breath (FREE Recording)

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Experiencing the breath in the abdomen

Duration: 45min;

Level: Intermediate, Gentle

This FREE recording is part of the Short Course Abdomen in Asanas: More than Core Series1 (Level Intermediate)  and the Short Course Abdomen in Asanas: More than Core Series1 (Level Gentle)

Tagwords: 45min, abdominals, abdomen, core, abdominal toning,  uddiyana kriya, uddiyana region, samana region

Feet, Toes, Ankles: Simple Conditioning Drills – a FREE Resource

Original price was: ₹399.00.Current price is: ₹0.00.

Our feet are capable of an amazing range of movements and positions – something that we tend to forget, and therefore lose.  This actions in this session re-introduce some of these movements. there are no complex technical instructions for this session. enjoy the exploration. Those with ankle injuries are advised caution.

This is a FREE Resource.  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). , the Short Course Stability and Mobility of the Feet: Toes, Ankles, Arches and More (Short Course, Level: Experienced Beginners) and the Short Course Stability and Mobility of the Feet: Toes, Ankles, Arches and More (Short Course, Level: Intermediate).

Level: All levels

Duration: 30min

Tagwords: 30mins, feet, ankles, toes, sports, running, drills, CARS, standing

Leg Binding Asanas and Breath Explorations

299.00699.00

This session was recorded as the first part of a hybrid session.

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: Intermediate). and 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.