– explanation of front foot heel to back foot middle arch in standing asanas
– forward extensions – intermediate and final positions, intro parivrtta trikonansana

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.

introducing the major parts of spine – cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral and coccygeal. experiment with spinal segmentation
– introduce halasana – rolling up from the floor
introduce setubandha sarvangasana with block

Adapting asanas for minor back ailments. this is not not for therapy, and not for those going through acute back 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 a 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