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Don't have yoga ropes? Use a door and a belt instead! Here are some examples of how to use a door and a belt for your home practice. Yoga...

June 2016 – Sep 2018 : Yoga Therapy For The Hip. Hip arthritis was confirmed in 2013. At the time tightness around my lower back, above...

This sequence is intended for students with a regular yoga practice and who are already familiar with the poses in this content. Note...

Today my practice is widely different from my earlier days of teaching. Certainly not as challenging and exhilarating when my focus then...

Before you take your legs up, build your strength and confidence. Your base should be stable, not move an inch when you take your legs up, your mind stress free! The props (wall & chair) are useful supports to learn proper alignment, develop the strength and stability needed for the full version. Support also helps remove fear and build confidence for the practice of inversions. I - Stages of practice, using a wall and a chair (as above): Set up your base - blankets, belt, sh

The practice of yoga postures or asanas, exercises and works systematically on every part of your body, toning your muscles and lubricating your joints, keeping your spine supple and working on your internal organs, hormonal glands and nerves. Asanas boost the metabolism, lymphatic and blood circulation and hormonal secretions. The practice of asanas pays particular attention to the spine, as it is believed that when the spine is healthy, all systems and organs function bette

If you need support there are advantages to using the ropes for standing poses: To support the practice & take the load off limbs To open...

From using a support to a free Headstand (Sirsasana) HEADSTAND requires core and upper body strength. We also need flexible/strong hamstrings and hip flexors to either lift up with bent knees, by kicking up, or by lifting with both straight legs. Spacial awareness will also help! You would want to feel strong and sturdy in the preparation poses such as Down Dog, Plank on Forearms, Plank variations, Boat, Forearm Balance etc... Mastery of the Shoulderstand (Sarvangasana) and i

Foundation poses for deeper backbends. They open your chest and stretch your shoulders and belly. They tone the legs and buttocks. They...

Take your time and build your practice mindfully. There is a level of practice for everyone, don't rush, don't distort to get there!...

You may vary the time you stay in each pose. You may omit the poses you are not familiar with, or select a set of poses you would like to...

Shoulderstand - Hills Yoga The Shoulderstand (Sarvangasana) is revered for its many physiological benefits. Dr Geeta S Iyengar observed that often practitioners do all the asanas but omit inversions (Shoulderstand & Headstand) and says "it is absolutely wrong and unpardonable. Inversions are the backbone of the practice of asanas. One may miss the other asanas due to lack of time, but should not miss the regular practice of inversions, except during menstruation. Inversions c

As per the classical Triangle pose (Trikonasan) the front heel is aligned with the arch of the back foot. However in Intense Side...

Do some practice during the Term break!

Do some practice during the Term break!

“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen” (Brene Brown, Daring Greatly) Making the decision to start yoga is often...

A soothing and restorative yoga practice at this time can help alleviate menopausal symptoms (hot flushes, emotional instability, stiff...

To soothe, relax & release tension during menstruation. Stay up to 15 minutes in each pose. Use other props if you do not have a bolster....

Use your home furniture as props! Easy Back Stretches: Updog & Downdog on chair. 1. Practice each pose separately. 2. Move from one pose to the other in a continuous flow as many times as you feel comfortable. Hip Openers: Using a table or kitchen bench 1. Standing Pigeon pose 2. Lean forward 3. Twist away from your bent knee More Hip Openers: Open your hips with the Wide Angle pose, stay as long as you want. 1. Supported at the wall 2. Supported using back of lounge 3. In s