Gentle Yoga
Led by Geetha M Kanthasamy
Wed, Oct 2 to Wed, Oct 30
8 Classes
Wed / Sun
India
5:45 pm to 6:30 pm
USA
8:15 to 9:00 pm
Connect your Mind, Body & Breath
What is covered in the sessions?
The goal of this 45-minute class is to practice gentle asanas with corresponding breath to enhance your flexibility, improve your breath capacity, and achieve stability in your body and mind.
Who is this for?
Suitable for all ages. Beginners to all levels of yoga practitioners can join this course.
Preparations for attending the sessions:
1. Please avoid consuming anything heavy before joining the sessions. A minimum gap of 3 hours after your meals is recommended.
2. Wear anything comfortable. Avoid wearing anything tight that may restrict movements.
3. A laptop or tab is recommended for this class. You may have to see the teacher providing a demo which would make it difficult to see on a phone.
4. The course would require the teacher to observe you and give corrections when needed. Place the camera at a distance so you are fully visible on the screen to the teacher.
Note:
– Classes are conducted live online and are not recorded.
– Subscriptions are valid for the period taken and cannot be carried forward to future programs.
Surya Namaskar Course...
First question that may come to your mind is ‘why should I take this course’ when there are resources available for free?
First of all, Surya Namaskar is a very powerful and beneficial yogic exercise. It is therefore important that you learn to do it correctly. Join our course and learn yoga the correct way. You will experience a difference in everyday living.
This sequence of postures or asanas traditionally performed early in the morning to greet the new day. Besides being a great cardiovascular workout, it also strengthens your back. Furthermore, it tones your muscles and helps to bring down blood sugar levels. Surya Namaskar is also known to improve metabolism, blood circulation and regulate menstrual cycle for women.
These asanas can be a complete practice in itself or can prepare you for advance yoga routine. These asanas are often performed in sets of six. If you are new to the practice, we advise you to begin with two or three.
What are the 12 poses of Surya Namaskar?
Pranamasana (Prayer Pose)
To start, stand in Tadasana Namaskar (Mountain Pose with Hands in Prayer).
Hastauttanasana (Raised arms pose)
Inhale and stretch your arms out to the side and overhead into Tadasana Urdhva Hastasana.
Hastapadasana (Standing forward bend)
As you exhale, hollow out your belly and fold into Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend)
Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian pose)
Inhale and lengthen your spine forward into Ardha Uttanasana (Half Standing Forward Bend).
Chathuranga Dandasna (stick pose)
As you breathe in, take the left leg back and bring the whole body in a straight line.
Ashtanga Namaskara (Salute with eight parts or points)
The two hands, two feet, two knees, chest and chin (eight parts of the body) should touch the floor.
Bhujangasana (Cobra pose)
Slide forward and raise the chest up into the Cobra pose.
Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward facing dog pose)
Breathing out, lift the hips and the tailbone up to bring the body into an inverted ‘V’ pose.
Ashwa sanchalanasana (Equestrian Pose)
Breathing in, bring the right foot forward in between the two hands.
Hastapadasana (Hand to foot pose)
Breathing out, bring the left foot forward. Keep the palms on the floor.
Hastauttanasana (Raised arms pose)
Breathing in, roll the spine up. Raise the hands up and bend backward a little bit, pushing the hips slightly outward.
Tadasana (Mountain Pose)
As you exhale, first straighten the body, then bring the arms down.