Level 1/2 Classes (July – September 2021)

In this course

  Part 1 of 9

VIDEO: Live class

70 mins

Backbends: Ustrasana and Urdhva Dhanurasana (Level 1/2)

This session is suitable for level 1/2 students who are still relatively new to such advanced backbends as Ustrasana and Urdhva Dhanurasana.

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  Part 2 of 9

VIDEO: Live class

79 mins

Pranayama with seated meditation in Siddhasana (Level 1/2)

In this pranayama and restorative class for level 1/2 students, the asana part of the session will be dedicated to seated poses, most importantly Siddhasana, or Perfect Pose.

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  Part 3 of 9

VIDEO: Live class

80 mins

Developing abdominal strength and balance (Level 1/2)

A sequence focussed on developing the abdominal muscles while also working on balance, in inverted, seated, and supine asanas.

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  Part 4 of 9

VIDEO: Live class

72 mins

Exploring Standing Poses with Support (Level 1/2)

In this standing pose session, we will approach standing poses both from a free-standing position and using wall support.

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  Part 5 of 9

VIDEO: Live class

78 mins

Getting Deeper into Backbends with Props (Level 1/2)

In this session, level 1&2 students will be going through some of the more foundational backbends as well as some modified and supported versions of more advanced backbends.

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  Part 6 of 9

VIDEO: Live class

73 mins

Encouraging Relaxation Through Use of Props (Level 1/2)

In this class, we will dedicate a lot of time to guided meditation lying down, during which Pixie will lead you to a place where you can simply let go and relax, little by little, both physically and mentally.

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  Part 7 of 9

VIDEO: Live class

75 mins

Miscellaneous session to free body of excess tension (Level 1/2)

In this session, level 1-2 students will explore ways of letting go of the tension in their muscles and joints that prevents them from moving deeper into poses and becoming more flexible.

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  Part 8 of 9

VIDEO: Live class

74 mins

The Concept of Timing in Standing Poses (Level 1/2)

A standing pose session dedicated to the exploration of timing, one of the key aspects of yoga practice.

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  Part 9 of 9

VIDEO: Live class

77 mins

Seated Poses and Open Twists (Level 1/2)

A seated and forward bend class for level 1/2 students where we will be focussing on opening up the hamstrings and achieving extra length through a series of open twists.

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About the course

This course was designed specifically for students who are still relatively new to yoga and are looking to take themselves to the next level in their practice. In many ways, this can be viewed as a transition course: it’s relatively challenging and yet is meant to be accessible to those who have already completed some basic yoga training but are unsure about how to enhance their daily practice in a way that will lead them to become more confident in yoga.

In these classes, students will be using props and support to get their bodies used to some more advanced postures so that with time and repetition, they will be able to attempt these postures without the help of extra equipment.