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Handstand (Adho Mukha Vrksasana)
Learn How To Do A Handstand (Adho Mukha Vrksasana) This class follows a step-by-step sequence that begins with preparatory poses to help you build strength and confidence. It then breaks down the action of kicking up to handstand into simple, easy to learn...
Pincha Mayurasana (Feathered Peacock or Forearm Balance)
Pincha Mayurasana (Feathered Peacock or Forearm Balance) Take an in-depth look at Pincha Mayurasana (feathered peacock or forearm balance) with this 30 minute tutorial. In addition to deepening your understanding of pincha mayurasana the class will also be...
Yoga For Swimmers
Improve mobility in the muscle groups associated with swimming This video features yoga poses that will be beneficial for swimmers. In addition to a comprehensive selection of shoulder opening poses the class also focuses on the other main muscle groups associated...
Chair Backbends For Shoulders & Upper Back
Chair Backbends For Your Shoulders & Upper Back This video features chair backbends and related yoga poses that will help to improve mobility in your upper back and shoulders. The yoga sequence begins with some shoulder specific variations of pincha...
Yoga For Spondylolysis
Yoga For Spondylolysis Nine poses to bring relief to an aching lower back. This yoga for spondylolysis class features poses that avoid excessive arching in the lumbar spine. There may be a variety of reasons why you need to avoid overarching your lower back. It may be...
Yoga For Anxiety
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...
Yoga For Sleep
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...
Yoga Poses For Office Workers
A Yoga Sequence For Office Workers This sequence of yoga poses for office workers will help correct problems commonly associated with spending long hours sitting at a desk or in front of a computer. In our modern age poor posture is becoming increasingly prevalent....
Ardha Padmasana
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....
Parivrtta Parsvakonasana
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....
Restorative Forward Bends
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...
Supported Backbends
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...
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