Yoga with Dowelling: Transform Your Practice with Simple Props

This 4-part course uses a simple piece of dowelling to innovate traditional poses and improve mobility.

Classes Available

Intermediate

Standing Poses With Dowelling – Weekly Intermediate Class 301

35 Min

Focus

This sequence introduces a simple standing pose routine that incorporates the use of a length of doweling as a yoga prop. The doweling can easily be sourced or improvised from common household objects such as broomsticks or utensils. In this...

Key Poses

Standing poses.

Equipment

Mat, dowelling (or belt), 2 blocks, blanket.
Intermediate

Yoga Sequence Using Doweling – Weekly Intermediate Class 257

30 Min

Focus

This easy to practice sequence relies solely on a simple length of doweling. This type of yoga prop can be easily found or improvised from domestic objects around the house. The class demonstrates ways of using a length of doweling...

Key Poses

Gokukhasana arms, parsvottanasana, virabhadrasana I & II, urdhva hastasana. 

Equipment

Mat, doweling, blanket.
Intermediate

Standing Poses With Dowelling – Weekly Intermediate class 321

35 Min

Focus

This class explores the common ground between backbends and standing poses, using a unique approach that incorporates a length of dowelling. The class demonstrates how a dowelling rod, easily replaceable with everyday items like broomsticks or other household utensils, can...

Key Poses

Standing poses.

Equipment

Mat, chair, dowelling, belt, blanket.
Advanced

Standing Poses With Dowelling – Weekly Advanced Class 334

25 Min

Focus

Standing poses with the aid of dowelling. This class explores unique methods for using dowelling in your yoga practice, enhancing the traditional standing poses with this simple yet effective tool. Whether you choose to use a specifically crafted dowel or...

Key Poses

Standing Poses.

Equipment

Mat, dowelling or belt, 2 blocks, blanket.

Course Overview

Description

This four-part online course is designed to integrate the simple yet transformative use of dowelling into your yoga practice. Discover the versatility and benefits of incorporating a dowel—a tool that can be as easily sourced as grabbing a broom handle from your closet—into various yoga poses. From enhancing traditional standing poses to delving into the common ground shared between standing poses and backbends, each class is thoughtfully crafted to address specific needs while opening up new dimensions in your yoga practice. Whether you’re looking to improve mobility in the upper back, or find therapeutic relief from conditions such as kyphosis or chronic neck issues, this course offers unique methods to achieve these goals. By utilising a dowel for improved leverage and support you can mobilise your upper back and access increased flexibility in the neck and shoulders.

Who is this course for?

  • Individuals looking to enhance their yoga practice with innovative prop use.
  • Those with upper back mobility issues seeking therapeutic benefits.
  • Practitioners interested in exploring new dimensions of standing poses and backbends.
  • Anyone aiming to increase flexibility and mobility in the neck and shoulders.

How will this course help?

  • Introduces creative prop usage to deepen and vary traditional yoga poses.
  • Offers therapeutic exercises for improving mobility in the upper back and shoulders.
  • Provides accessible methods for those with physical restrictions to participate fully in yoga.
  • Expands understanding and execution of both standing poses and backbends through targeted techniques.

What do I get from this course?

  • Access to four comprehensive classes focusing on innovative dowel use in yoga.
  • Detailed guidance on enhancing pose execution and mobility with a simple prop.
  • Techniques to address and alleviate issues related to upper back and shoulder stiffness.
  • A new perspective on traditional yoga practices through the integration of dowelling.

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