Bhujangasana, the cobra pose

1) ANATOMY:- Banda and Pranayam- Keep breathing deeply to the abs region using Ujjai Breath and lock the Muladhara. BHUJANGASANA (Cobra Pose) boo-jang GAHS-anna bhujang = serpent (bhuja = arm or shoulder + anga = limb) Classification and Level:- Basic prone backbending pose Joint Actions Spine extention; sacrum counternutation; hip extension, internal rotation, adduction; knee extention; [...]

INTERMEDIATE CLASS 1 (Con’t) and INTERMEDIATE CLASS 2

(continuation of INTERMEDIATE CLASS 1)- STANDING ASANA:- PADANGUSTHANA (Forward Bend With Bound Toe) – Hips and shoulder square. Raise arm above the head and bend forward, using both the bandhas (Muladhara and Udiyana). Bend from hips lengthening the spine. Tailbone to the ceiling. Engage knee cap (quadriceps). Pull elbow outwards, stretching abs into the thighs, [...]

Greetings

CLASS PLANS FOR 60 mins OF YOGA BEGINNERS CLASS (The very first time)- INTRODUCTION (10 mins)- firstly about myself (as Teacher), then followed by each student introducing themselves and telling why they have come for this class and what health problems do they have that they want to improve Let’s start the class. Close your eyes. We will [...]