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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

‘Side’ Body Explorations Part1: Parighasana, Trikonasana, Vasistasana

299.00699.00

In the asana vocabulary, there are many positions and actions that take awareness to the side body.  This starts with the simplest of actions – raising the arms overhead or sideways, and then extends to the simplest asanas taught to beginners – the lateral standing asanas. This lead towards Vasistasana.

There is some disturbance in the audio quality in the first 10 mins of this recording.  We apologise for the inconvenience, and have marked down this recording for this reason.

This session is part of the Short Course Not Front, Not Back, On the Side: Exploration of the Lateral Body (Short Course; Level Experienced Beginner).  Save by renting the entire Course.

Level: Experienced Beginner

Duration: 50 min.

Tagwords: 50mins, side body, lateral, shoulders, upper back, arms, parighasana, vasistasana, trikonasana

‘Side’ Body Explorations Part2: Parsvakonasana, Ardha chandrasana, Parivrtta Ardha chandrasana

499.001,099.00

In the asana vocabulary, there are many positions and actions that take awareness to the side body.  This starts with the simplest of actions – raising the arms overhead or sideways, and then extends to the simplest asanas taught to beginners – the lateral standing asanas. In this session we progress to Ardha chandrasana, and then Parivrtta ardha chandrasana. 

This session is part of the Short Course Not Front, Not Back, On the Side: Exploration of the Lateral Body (Short Course; Level Experienced Beginner).  Save by renting the entire Course.

Level: Experienced Beginner

Duration: 60 min.

Tagwords: 60mins, side body, lateral, shoulders, upper back, arms, trikonasana, Parsvakonasana, Ardha chandrsana, Parivrtta ardha chandrasana.

A Consolidating Practice

499.001,099.00

A series of asanas done with focus on ones one sensitivity and responses.

Level: Intermediate

Duration: 80min

Tagwords: 75min, standing, seated, arms, shoulders, hips, multiple asana categories, ardha chandrasana, janusirsasana, sirsasana, sarvangasana, 

A Full Range of Actions for Arms and Shoulders – Malasana to Chaturanga Dandasana

499.001,099.00

This session explores the arms and their connection to the shoulder region through isolated arm actions, then integrates them in standing asanas.  We end with preparation for chaturanga dandasana – the beginning of back arches, and a strengthening position.

level: Beginner, Experienced Beginner

Duration: 60min

Tagwords: 60mins, arms, CARS, shoulders, standing, malasana, chaturanga dandasana

A Short Burst of Abdominal Actions

299.00699.00

A short burst, dynamic abdominals session.

Duration: 35min; Level: Beginner, Experienced Beginners, Intermediate

This recording is part of the Short Course Abdomen in Asanas: More than Core Series 1 (Level Intermediate)  and the Short Course  Abdomen in Asanas: More than Core Series 1 (Level Experienced Beginner) Save by renting the entire Course.

Tagwords: abdominals, abdomen, drills, core, abdominal toning, 35mins,  supta padangusthasana3, parsvottanasana, urdhva prasarita padasana

Abdomen in Forward Extensions

499.001,099.00

Deploying the abdomen in Standing Forward Extensions

Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate

Duration: 60min

This recording is part of the Short Course Abdomen in Asanas: More than Core Series 1 (Level Intermediate), and the Short Course  Abdomen in Asanas: More than Core Series 1 (Level Experienced Beginner) Save by renting the entire Course.

Tagwords: abdominals, abdomen, core, abdominal toning, standing, forward bends, forward extensions,  arms, utthita hasta padangusthasana, supta padangusthasana1, supta padangusthasana2, parsvottanasana

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

Abdomen Use in Asana SHORT COURSE #1: More than Core (Level: Experienced Beginner)

2,845.00

A series of classes exploring the varied connections to and from the abdominal region.

Tagwords: abdominals, abdomen, core, abdominal toning, forward bends, forward  extensions, arms, shoulders, favorite, caturanga dandasana, chaturanga dandasana, Utkatasana, Virabhadrasana3, supta padangusthasana3, utthita hasta padangusthasana, supta padangusthasana1, supta padangusthasana2, parsvottanasana, prasarita padottanasana, parivrtta trikonasana, Upavistakonasana, parsva upavistakonasana, supta virasana, supta baddhakonasana, setubandha sarvangasana

Abdomen Use in Asana SHORT COURSE #2: Moving the Limbs from a Stable Centre (Level: Exp. Beginners)

1,572.00

The sessions in this Short Course move from dynamic movements of the arms and legs, while maintaining a stable and still abdomen, to steady holds, and then towards twists and balance challenges

Tagwords: abdomen, abdominals, core, utthita hasta padangusthasana, parsvottanasana, parivrtta trikonasana, urdhva prasarita padasana, navasana, parivrtta trikonasana, utkatasana, malasana

Abdomen Use in Asana SHORT COURSE #2: Moving the Limbs from a Stable Centre (Level: Intermediate)

1,572.00

The sessions in this Short Course move from dynamic movements of the arms and legs, while maintaining a stable and still abdomen, to steady holds, and then towards twists and balance and inversions challenge

Tagwords: abdomen, abdominals, core, favorite, utthita hasta padangusthasana, parsvottanasana, supta padangusthasana1, parivrtta trikonasana, urdhva prasarita padasana, navasana, supta padangusthasana3, parivrtta trikonasana, utkatasana, adhomukha vrksasana, full arm balance

Abdominal Engagement and a Healthy Back (Level Exp Beginner/ Intermediate)

499.001,099.00

We learn to engage the abdomen in order to understand and engage the front body with the back body.

Duration: 60min;

Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate

This recording is part of the Short Course Abdomen in Asanas: More than Core Series 1 (Level Intermediate)  and the Short Course  Abdomen in Asanas: More than Core Series 1 (Level Experienced Beginner)  Save by renting the entire Course.

Tagwords: abdominals, abdomen, core, abdominal toning, arms, shoulders, favorite, 60min,  caturanga dandasana, chaturanga dandasana, Utkatasana, Virabhadrasana3, supta padangusthasana3 

Abdominal Focus in Twistings

499.001,099.00

This session focusses on integrating abdominal participation in twists.

Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate

Duration: 60min

This recording is part of the Short Course Abdomen in Asanas: More than Core Series 1 (Level Intermediate).  and the Short Course  Abdomen in Asanas: More than Core Series 1 (Level Experienced Beginner) Save by renting the entire Course.

Tagwords: abdominals, abdomen, core, abdominal toning, standing asana, twists, 60min, favorite, prasarita padottanasana, parivrtta trikonasana, Upavistakonasana, parsva upavistakonasana

Abdominal Toning in Asanas – 2nd Part for the Experienced Beginner Level

299.00699.00

How the standing, seated and supine asanas can be used for gently and progressively toning the abdominal area – for organic and muscular health.

Level: Experienced Beginner

Duration: 60min.

Tagwords: 60min, Abdominals, womens practice, post natal, post menstrual, standing asana

Abdominal Toning in Asanas – 3rd Part

499.001,099.00

How the standing, seated and supine asanas can be used for gently and progressively toning the abdominal area – for organic and muscular health.

Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate

Duration: 60min.

Tagwords: 60min, Abdominals, womens practice, post natal, post menstrual, standing asana

Abdominal Toning in Asanas Part4: A Follow-along Session for Experienced Beginners

299.00699.00

This is a follow-along sessions with minimal instructions, This class is a culmination of quiet and deep abdominal work.

Level: Experienced Beginner

Duration: 45min.

Tagwords: 45min, Abdominals, womens practice, post natal, post menstrual, standing asana

Abdominal Toning in Asanas Part4: A Follow-along Session for Intermediate Level

499.001,099.00

This is a follow-along sessions with minimal instructions, This class is a culmination of quiet and deep abdominal work.

Level: Intermediate

Duration: 60min.

Tagwords: 60min, Abdominals, womens practice, post natal, post menstrual, standing asana

Abdominal Toning in Simple Asanas: 1st Part

499.001,099.00

Using simple asanas can be used for gently and progressively toning the abdominal area – for organic and muscular health.

This session is part of the Short Course A Woman’s Practice: Gentle and Progressive Abdominal Toning Especially Useful for Post Natal/ Post Menstrual Times.

Level: Experience Beginners, Intermediate, Gentle

Duration: 60min.

Tagwords: 60min, Abdominals, womens practice, post natal, post menstrual, standing asana

Activating and Energising the Back through Hip and Shoulder Movements in Various Asanas (Beginner Level)

299.00699.00

We activate and energise the back body through hip and shoulder movements, in supine and standing asanas.  A good session to restart practice after a break.

Level: Beginner, Experienced Beginner

Duration: 45min.

Tagwords: 45min, back, spine, restart, standing, multiple asana categories,  supta padangusthasana2

Activating and Energising the Back through Hip and Shoulder Movements in Various Asanas (Intermediate Level)

499.001,099.00

We activate and energise the back body through hip and shoulder movements, through various categories of asanas.  A good session to restart practice after a break.

Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate

Duration: 60min

Tagwords: 60min, back, spine, restart, props, supported, standing, multiple asana categories

Active Preparation Culminating in Quiet Forward Extensions: Audio Video Hybrid Session

499.001,099.00

An audio-video hybrid session. The first part of the session prepares for forward extensions through active twists and dorsal thoracic engagement. The second part of the session is in audio mode for a quiet experience of seated forward extensions.  This session includes long holds in forward extensions.  Forward extensions might be contra-indicated for people with back injuries/ weakness. Use your discretion and use additional support if required.
This session is part of the Short Course Active Preparation Culminating in Quiet Seated Forward Extensions (Short Course; Level: Intermediate).  Save by renting the entire Course.

Level: Intermediate

Duration: 75min

Tagwords: 75mins, breath, forward extensions, dorsal thoracic, upper back, props, support, favorite, janu sirsasana, triangamukha ekapada paschimottanasana, ardh padma paschimottanasana, ardhmatsyendrasana2

Active Preparation Culminating in Quiet Seated Forward Extensions (Short Course; Level: Intermediate)

1,572.00

This Short Course ends in long holds in seated forward extensions without any props.  The preparation for this is done with a certain theme that is introduced in the first session, and progressively re-inforced as well as refined to make the final experience rich.

Tagwords: arms, shoulders, hips, sports, favorite, breath,  dorsal thoracic, upper back, props, support, shoulder blades, scapulae, dorsal thoracic, upper back, forward extensions, lateral, side body, vasistasana, padahastasana, sarvangasana, janu sirsasana, triangamukha ekapada paschimottanasana, ardh padma paschimottanasana, ardhmatsyendrasana2, gomukhasana, paschima namaskara, upavistakonasana, parsvottanasana, utthitahasta padangusthasana, utkatasana,

Aligning and Strengthening Legs in Seated Positions

299.00699.00

Options for gaining strength and intelligence in using the legs in supported seated and supine positions.

Level: Gentle

Duration: 45min

Tagwords: 45min, legs, thighs, hips, knees, props, supported, seated, supine, baddhakonasana, upavistakonasana, supta padangusthasana1, supta padangusthasana2, utthita hasta padangusthasana2

Aligning Calves, Ankles, Feet: Healthy Actions for Varicose Veins, Flat Feet

299.00699.00

Gentle but powerful work on calves and shins, and the small connective tissue on the soles of the feet to lengthen, to widen and to align.

Level: All levels

Duration: 45mins

Tagwords: 45min, ankles, shins, calves, varicose veins, flat foot, dropped arch, sports, standing, virasana, utkatasana, adhomukha svanasana, tadasana, parsvottanasana

All-purpose Restorative Practice

499.001,099.00

An all-purpose restorative session that can be attempted by relative beginners.  Do this when feeling physically tired, emotionally exhausted or recovering from an illness

Level: Experienced Beginner

Duration: 60min.

Tagwords: 60min, restorative, quiet, props, supported, supine, seated, supta padangusthasana1, ardha uttanasana, janu sirsasana, supta baddhakonasna, supta swastikasana

An Interesting Journey Towards Forward Extensions

499.001,099.00

Preparing for forward extensions through novel and interesting arm and leg actions.

This session is part of the Short Course Active Preparation Culminating in Quiet Seated Forward Extensions (Short Course; Level: Intermediate).  Save by renting the entire Course.

Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate

Duration: 60mins

Tagwords: 60mins, arms, shoulders, hips, sports, favorite, gomukhasana, paschima namaskara, upavistakonasana, parsvottanasana, utthitahasta padangusthasana, utkatasana,

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

Anatomical Understanding of Lumbar Back for Forward Extensions at the Beginner Level

499.001,099.00

An exploration of the lumbar area: experientially through movements in the lateral plane, and in positions where the spine stay relatively in a neutral state & by looking at the anatomy of the lower back.

Level: Intermediate

Duration: 60min

Tagwords: 60min, standing, arms, shoulders, anatomy, favorite, forward extensions, forward bends

Anatomical Understanding of Lumbar Back in Forward Extensions Experienced through Simple Movements

499.001,099.00

We explore the lumbar area in detail. A thorough understanding of the anatomy required to practice forward extensions safely.

Level: Gentle

Duration: 60min

Tagwords: 60min, standing, anatomy, arms, shoulders, forward extensions, forward bends

Anatomical Understanding of Lumbar Back in Forward Extensions, Experienced through Lateral Movements and Spinal Extensions

499.001,099.00

An exploration of the lumbar area: experientially through movements in the lateral plane, and in positions where the spine stay relatively in a neutral state & by looking at the anatomy of the lower back.

Level: Intermediate

Duration: 75min

Tagwords: 75min, standing, arms, shoulders, anatomy, favorite, forward extensions, forward bends

Anchoring to Extend the Back

499.001,099.00

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

Arms and Shoulder Connections in Anantasana, Vasistasana – Alternatives for a Gentle Approach

499.001,099.00

Arms and their connection to the shoulders: This session may be used by experienced practitioners, but it also shows some supported adaptations for gentler versions of vasistasana and anantasana.
There is a vinyasa sequence in the earlier part of the class – you may do this part with supports, or skip it altogether.

Level: Experienced Beginner, Gentle

Duration: 60min

Tagwords: 60mins,  shoulders, elbows, lateral, side body,  anantasana, vasistasana

Arms: Strengthening, Lengthening, Squeezing

299.00699.00

A short burst session to energise and strengthen the arms. Can be used by itself, or can be used as preparation for stronger arm actions like arm balances, inversions and back arches.

Level: Beginner, Experienced Beginner, Intermediate, Gentle

Duration: 40min

Tagwords: 40mins, arms, shoulders, sports,