Deepening Your Practice: Exploring Intermediate Series twists, hip openers and spinal flexions
Delve into the transformative power of the Ashtanga Intermediate Series, Nadi Shodhana (Sanskrit for “nerve cleansing”). This module focuses on the postures following the dynamic backbends, transitioning into spinal twists and hip openers. These poses require focus, strength, and flexibility while offering profound benefits for the body and mind.
What You’ll Learn
- Spinal Twists: Techniques to deepen your twists and cleanse energy pathways.
- Leg-Behind-the-Head Postures: Step-by-step guidance through Eka Pada Sirsasana and Dwi Pada Sirsasana, unlocking hip flexibility while maintaining calmness and focus.
- Meditative Postures: Explore Yoga Nidrasana, balancing surrender and strength.
- Firefly Pose Variations: Master Tittibhasana A, B, C, and D, building arm balance skills and dynamic core stability.
Course Highlights
- Exploration of the energetic and philosophical aspects of the Intermediate Series.
- Guided drills and modifications tailored to your level of practice.
- In-depth breakdowns of challenging poses with practical alignment techniques.
- Strategies to integrate these postures safely into your regular practice.
