This class helps you to improve shoulder mobility whilst practicing urdhva dhanurasana (upward bow pose). It includes techniques and that will assist you to bypass shoulder stiffness and create a more balanced and composed asana. For urdhva dhanurasana to be a balanced pose it needs mobility from multiple regions of the body. Spreading the workload of the pose among the …
Practicing forward bends from a standing position can be an effective way of bypassing restrictions associated with stiff hips or knees. Whilst standing you will often have added freedom to mobilise your legs and arms. This can help to support your spine whilst in positions that target potentially stiff muscle groups such as the hamstrings and adductors. Techniques that help …
Yoga for improving upper body strength. This 20 minute class will help you to strengthen your wrists, arms, shoulders and chest. It includes a variety of energising poses from different asana groups. Improving your upper body strength can bring many benefits. It can help to improve bone health, correct poor postural habits, assist with weight loss and build confidence levels. …
This class features a sequence to help combat depression and anxiety. Despite being separate conditions, depression and anxiety often overlap and can benefit from similar approaches when practicing yoga. Reducing your stress levels, calming your nervous system, improving your ability to mentally focus and cultivating smooth and even rates of breathing can be a great starting point when working with …
This 35 minute class features seated yoga poses for shoulders. Apart from the use of a chair the class relies on no other specific yoga equipment. This makes the class well suited to home or even office practice. The sequence includes a variety of poses and arm variations that will help to improve your shoulder mobility. It targets all of …
This class features poses that target your hip flexors, IT band, piriformis and gluteals. Improving mobility in these areas can be helpful for yoga practitioners suffering from conditions like hip bursitis. Hip bursitis results from inflammation in the bursa, or fluid filled sac that helps to reduce friction between the bones and surrounding soft tissue within the hip region. This …
This class features a restorative yoga sequence. Each pose in the sequence is supported with yoga props. The supports help to preserve energy and give you the option of staying longer in poses. This allows extra time for the benefit of each pose to be received. …
Mastering the Four Limbed Staff Pose Chaturanga Dandasana, also known as the Four Limbed Staff Pose, can pose a challenge for many yoga practitioners. While it may appear as a binary pose—either achievable or unattainable—there are nuances and variations that make it accessible to a wider range of individuals. In this article, we will explore tips and techniques to help …
Yoga For Quadratus Lumborum: Yoga’s Role in Alleviating Lower Back Stiffness and Pain The quadratus lumborum is a large lower back muscle that attaches to the lumbar spine, lower ribs and crest of the pelvis. This stabilising muscle plays an important role in postural control during standing, sitting and walking. A sedentary lifestyle characterised by long periods sitting at a …
Understanding the Role of Yoga in Relieving Piriformis Tightness This post guides you through a short sequence of yoga poses you can practice at home to get some relief from a tight piriformis muscle. The piriformis is positioned deep in the buttock region. It sits underneath the gluteus maximus and attaches to the greater trochanter (the protuberance at the top …