Yoga For Anxiety Yoga for anxiety. This class features a restorative sequence of calming poses that will help to reduce anxiety. It will also assist in relieving stress and reducing nervous tension. The class contains wall-assisted standing poses and a short sequence of forward bends using a support for your forehead. It also includes some chest opening restorative poses. This …
Yoga For Sleep The Yoga For Sleep class features a selection of relaxing restorative poses to help you get a deep and restful sleep. This sequence is designed to be suitable for practicing late in the evening or even directly before bedtime. It contains poses that help to diffuse stress and calm the mind. Insomnia may involve difficulty in …
Ardha Padmasana In this class we feature ardha padmasana (half lotus pose). We look at ways of introducing this asana into your practice. Before you progress to this pose it is important that you have first consolidated the basics of the forward bend asana group. Ardha padmasana is a preparatory stage in progressing towards the famous cross legged position padmasana, …
Parivrtta Parsvakonasana This class will help you to gain new insights into the standing pose parivrtta parsvakonasana (revolved side angle pose). This pose features a deep lateral rotation of the vertebral column and its associated muscles, tendons and ligaments. This twisting movement is great for improving the mobility of your back. The pose also requires you to maintain your balance …
Restorative Forward Bends Here is a sequence of supported standing poses and restorative forward bends to help you physically and mentally relax. Props such as bolsters and chairs assist you to remain for extended periods of time, with reduced muscular effort, in these rejuvenating poses. This slower paced class will be gentle on your body and soothing for your nervous …
Supported Backbends This sequence is designed to re-energise your backbend practice. The class will help you to get back to including backbends more regularly and confidently in your home practice. It will be ideally suited to times when you feel you are in need of a backbending re-start. In addition to consolidating the foundations and fundamentals of this energising asana …
Urdhva Mukha Svanasana Urdhva mukha svanasana (upward facing dog pose) is a great pose for lifting energy and preparing your body for a session of backbends. We commonly practice this pose in conjunction with other backbending asanas. It can, however, be helpful if we sometimes explore this pose and its many variations in isolation, as the sole focus of your …
Yoga For Stress Relief This 45 minute class features supported inversions and restorative chest opening poses. The Yoga For Stress Relief sequence will help to calm your nervous system and release tension from the diaphragm region. It will be well suited to times when you are feeling stressed, anxious or overworked. It will also be an ideal practice if you …
Yoga For The Gluteals The gluteals are a group of three muscles located in the buttock region. They play an important role in bringing strength, stability and mobility to the whole body. In addition to being strong, the gluteals can also be a relatively inflexible muscle group for many people. This can present problems when practicing certain yoga poses. The …