Extending Forwards and Backwards from Seated Virasana: Adhomukha and Supta Virasana Ending with Breath-work
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00In this session, we look at forward extension from Virasana to Adhomukha virasana, and a supine extension to Supta virasana. The session ends with breath-work preparatory to pranayama.
This session is part of the Short Course Virasana and Supta Virasana: the Seat for back Arches to Breath Practices ( Short Course; Level Intermediate)
Level: Intermediate
Duration: 75mins
tagwrods: 75mins, props, support, hips, knees, ankles, favorite, virasana, adhomukha virasana, supta virasana
An Interesting Journey Towards Forward Extensions
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00Preparing 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,
Gentle Abdominal Actions Through Forward Extensions
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00The intelligent use of abdomen in forwards extensions. the use of supports makes these actions suitable for most people.
Level: Gentle, Intermediate, Experienced Beginner
Duration: 60mins
Tagwords: 60mins, forward extensions, forward bends, abdominal, core, abdomen, womens practice, props, supports, parsvottanasana, uttanasana, prasarita padottanasana,
Control and Precision in Shoulders and Shoulder Blades: Refining Forward Extensions (Virabhadrasana3)
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00Understanding the role of the shoulder-complex in forward extensions. This session includes some interesting use of a block to understand the connection of the arms to the shoulders.
Level: Experienced Beginner
Duration: 60min
Tagwords: shoulders, shoulder blades, scapulae, forward extensions, dorsal thoracic, upper back, forward extensions, lateral, side body, virabhadrasana3, padahastasana, janu sirsasana
Control and Precision in Shoulders and Shoulder Blades: Refining Forward Extensions (Vasistasana)
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00Understanding the role of the shoulder-complex in forward extensions. This action is sought to be understood by breaking it down into simple steps, and then integrating it into a simplified Vasistasana.
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, shoulders, shoulder blades, scapulae, dorsal thoracic, upper back, forward extensions, lateral, side body, vasistasana, padahastasana, janu sirsasana, sarvangasana
Active Preparation Culminating in Quiet Forward Extensions: Audio Video Hybrid Session
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00An 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
Seated Virasana with Preparation and Adaptations
₹299.00 – ₹699.00Virasana, 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
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00Full 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
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00In 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
Beginner Level Back Arches: Shalabhasana, Bhekasana, Ustrasana
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00This session starts with a preparatory segment to prepare the upper back, shoulder, arms and the neck, and then we practice a set of beginner-level back arches that should be accessible by most people.
Level: Beginner, Experienced Beginner
Duration: 60min.
Tagwords: 60mins, back arches, backward extensions, favorite, Gomukhasana, Upavista konasana, Bhekasana, Shlabhasana, Ustrasana
Brisk and Supported – A Gentle Way to Practice Back Arches Part 2
₹299.00 – ₹699.00A 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
Finding the Internal Resistance, Not Simply Arching Back
₹499.00 – ₹1,099.00Intermediate level backward extension actions: finding the ‘resistance’ in the arching, connecting the heel to the buttocks while resisting with the buttocks.
Level: Intermediate
Duration: 75min
Tagwords: 75mins, backbends, back, spine, hips, favorite, back arches, urdhva dhanurasana, urdhva mukha svanasana, bhujangasana, dhanurasana