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Tutorial - midback in handstands

January 17, 2022 Madina Tanekeyeva

Watch this tutorial to understand how to engage the midback in handstands.

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Tutorial - flip the dog

October 25, 2021 Madina Tanekeyeva

Flip downward-facing dog into Urdhva Dhanurasana (upward bow or bridge pose). This is an advanced transition that requires spinal mobility, shoulder, wrist and hip flexors flexibility.

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Tutorial - astavakrasana

September 6, 2021 Madina Tanekeyeva

Astau - eight, vakra - crooked, twisted, curled. This arm balance is a core-strengthening twist that requires hamstring flexibility.

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Tutorial - kasyapasana

May 3, 2021 Madina Tanekeyeva

In this tutorial on kasyapasana we focus on all elements of this challenging side plank: external hip rotation, shoulder mobility and twisting for binding.

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Tutorial - back bends explained

January 11, 2021 Madina Tanekeyeva

In this tutorial, we talk about the myofascial meridians that are involved in the practice of back bending. We cover lateral, spiral, superficial front and back lines.

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Tutorial - PNF stretch for back bends

January 4, 2021 Madina Tanekeyeva

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation is my latest favourite way to stretch. We actively engage in forward-bend (not using hands) for 10 seconds, followed by a backbend of 8 seconds. Doing three to four rounds usually delivers the best results.

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Tutorial - stepping forward

December 28, 2020 Madina Tanekeyeva

Learn how to engage your core when stepping forward for lunge or virabhadrasana. Mastering transitions like these makes your practice light and effortless.

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Tutorial - vishwamitrasana

December 21, 2020 Madina Tanekeyeva

Combine the compass pose and side plank in this super challenging pose. For a blooper, head to this IG post - I hope this will make you smile. Watch Compass Pose as well as Side Plank tutorials before you attempt this pose.

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Tutorial - side plank

December 14, 2020 Madina Tanekeyeva

Practice correct alignment and stacking of shoulders, hips and legs in side plank while working at the wall.

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Tutorial - bakasana to sirsasana transition

November 30, 2020 Madina Tanekeyeva

Learn how to safely transition from crane pose (bakasana) to tripod headstand (tripod headstand).

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Tutorial - prasarita padottanasana A and C

November 23, 2020 Madina Tanekeyeva

Master this standing forward bend of Prasarita Padottanasana A and C

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Tutorial - bad back habits 4 (exercising)

November 16, 2020 Madina Tanekeyeva

This is part one of four videos on bad back habits. Watch this tutorial to make sure that you exercise safely for your back.

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Tutorial - bad back habits 3 (standing)

November 16, 2020 Madina Tanekeyeva

This is part one of four videos. In this tutorial, we talk about bad back habits, and in particular - when standing.

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Tutorial - bad back habits 2 (sleeping)

November 16, 2020 Madina Tanekeyeva

This is part one of four videos. In this tutorial, we talk about bad back habits, and in particular - when sleeping.

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Tutorial - bad back habits 1 (sitting)

November 16, 2020 Madina Tanekeyeva

This is part one of four videos. In this tutorial, we talk about bad back habits, and in particular - when sitting.

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Tutorial - tripod headstand

November 9, 2020 Madina Tanekeyeva

Learn how to practice a tripod headstand. Make sure that you first test how pressure against the head and neck feels with knees off the floor. If it’s unpleasant work with your knees down. Use the wall if you can’t balance on your own. Necks are precious, so take good care!

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Tutorial - eka pada koundinyasana

November 2, 2020 Madina Tanekeyeva

Play with sideway crane pose (parsva bakasana) and eka pada koundinyasana. Both uber funky arm balances that require strong core and arms as much as a very twisty spine.

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Tutorial - 5 exercises for bakasana

October 19, 2020 Madina Tanekeyeva

Try these five exercises that will help you understand the many actions we need to perform in bakasana (crane pose). We look at hip flexion, activating of serratus anterior muscles, core strengthening, and shifting of the weight into our arms.

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Tutorial - 5 PNF stretches

October 12, 2020 Madina Tanekeyeva

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation or PNF has become my favourite way to stretch muscles. Try these five exercises that target hip flexors, hamstrings, shoulders, side body, and external hip rotation.

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Tutorial - shoulders in handstand

October 5, 2020 Madina Tanekeyeva

Check your shoulder ROM (range of motion) to understand how it will affect your pincha mayurasana or handstands. Try my two favourite shoulder stretches to improve your shoulder mobility.

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