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 [...]
We are back! The most popular school is back in town to get on with some serious shoulder opening business. The shoulder joint is a big ball and socket joint, which allows for fantastic range of motion. Thanks to inactivity and desk jobs the range of motion becomes limited in this area and the shoulder [...]
Yes! We are back with Strong and Bendy, which exactly does what it says on the tin. Inspired from Bishnu Ghosh 84 Asanas ( the Ghosh lineage ) welcome to the most progressive Hatha Yoga in the Reading area and beyond. These yoga postures have incredible power to change the body and mind practising preparations [...]
Tenco Movement is starting class at Pure Gym in Caversham. Starts: Tuesday 15th May 2018 6-7p ( Members only ) £4 class Pure Gym 69 Caversham Rd, Reading RG1 8AD Classic hatha yoga, movement based class for all levels to rid the pain and rinse the junk. See you there / Every Tuesday James
LOCATION: Nuffield Guildford Fitness and Wellbeing Centre. STARTS: SATURDAY 17TH FEB 12.20 - 1.20P. STUDIO 2 I am very excited to announce Intro Strong and Bendy class here at Nuffield Guildford. This first pack of practices will break down the reasons why it's nutritious and healthy to bend your spine in concert working drills and [...]
