To add to the stretch I could lock the right arm first before grabbing with both. Change for the other side and build the intensity over several repetitions. This movement teaches the shoulder to open externally for a greater range of backbend motion. As the kick intensifies the arms will lock. Perfect preparation for backbends [...]
That's how you roll a Full bow! Just kick your legs and straighten your arms. Video taken from Progressive Hatha Training based in Thailand 2019. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmtLU2I4Htk
Developing my upper back flexibility and hip movement with this technique to get foot to floor with ankle grab. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZGt_yDc5O8
Backbends are an essential part of your Yoga practice. This standing backbend is a incredible chest opening drill to understand how to lift your chest that over time will relieve stress and tension from the body and mind. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUVb0HVMXac
Chest to wall drill vs Free standing.Two big things have to work for Natarajasana to happen. First is the strength of the back leg kicking past shoulder height for the shoulder rotation to happen safetly. The openness and firing of the hip flexors, quads and pelvis are major contributing factors to the kick Where the [...]
Pigeon in it's fuller expression is a great diagnostic to see where the hips and shoulders move. Can the hips stay down and forward and not turn out. Can the shoulders open to grab the foot from underneath flip the grip style for the shoulders to open for the spine to extend back for foot [...]
TENCO CLASSES for Jan & Feb. OAK PARK GOLF CLUB: Tuesday 7th JAN / 25TH FEB Tenco Movement class 6-7p. Pack Price £78 or £17 drop in. (Use 6 classes over 8 week period as for all Tenco packs). NUFFIELD READING: Thursday 2nd JAN / 20th FEB UK YOGA SPORTS class 8-9.15p. Pack Price £85 [...]
Come to school to learn the fundamental skills of Handstanding by lengthening your hamstrings, opening your shoulders and training a bullet proof core in drills format to one day nailing and meditating balancing on your hands. IF YOU HAVE NEVER HANDSTAND BEFORE THIS CLASS IS FOR YOU. LOCATION: OAK PARK GOLF CLUB TIME: 6-7p on [...]
What an opportunity to come with us to Graceland Resort in Khao Lak for for Progressive Hatha Retreat. The only leader of hatha yoga training to host yoga wellness and training in the world! Located off the west coast, the transfer from Phuket is 1.5 hours. Khao Lak is a small village, great for nature [...]
Hello Tenco, Thank you to all who rocked UK YOGA SPORT and BROGA event last weekend in aid of Calm Zone, a charity geared to support young men kick depression. Check out the FB page and insta for the action. Im in San Fransisco in early July teaching for 2 weeks. Below are some shorter [...]
