This video demonstrates two intermediate level variations of the classical single leg seated forward bend. Sitting in half-lotus, first wrap one arm behind your back and hold onto the opposite foot before coming down. Another variation is to hold your hands behind your back in prayer position before coming down. Be careful of your knees with these variations – please warm-up first and make sure you are comfortable in the half-lotus position before attempting these variations. Demonstrated by Jan. Camera: Nanda. Speaker: Sita.

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Learn 3 different techniques for how to do the scorpion. The first method is the traditional method of coming to headstand first. The second method is to make scorpion arms and swing your feet up against the wall. The third example is to turn around and with scorpion arms walk your feet up the wall. After all techniques it is best to return to child’s pose. This video is best for people who already have a strong headstand practice. Recorded at Yoga Vidya, Bad Meinberg. Demonstrated by Chris. Camera: Chandrashekara. Voice: Sita.

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The yoga boat is an excellent posture for strengthening the back in a more gentle way. Variations are shown on the same side of the body, on opposite sides of the body, and by lifting the arms and legs at the same time. For beginners to advanced practitioners. Demonstrated by Katja. Speaker: Sita.

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Practice several versions of the yoga triangle posture for extra flexibility – demonstration includes revolving lateral triangle for gaining flexibility in the spine and hips, and arms over the head triangle, for gaining flexibility in the legs and shoulders. A good intermediate sequence. Demonstrated by Jan. Camera: Nanda. Speaker: Sita.

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This advanced demonstration shows how to come from the shoulderstand to the half-lotus plow, and then to the half-lotus bridge and back to shoulderstand. A challenging sequence for people who already have a strong yoga practice and a comfortable lotus or half-lotus posture. Please warm up first and be careful of your knees when doing this sequence. Demonstrated by Ruth. Camera: Nanda. Speaker: Sita.

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This deceptively challenging posture has many benefits for beginners to advanced students. The standing spinal twist builds strength in the arms and shoulders, increases flexibility in the spine, and improves balance. A good addition to any yoga routine. Demonstrated by Katja. Speaker: Sita.

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This intermediate level warrior sequence is especially good for increasing flexibility in the side of the body and the back, and increasing back strength as well as leg strength. Follow along with the video to learn this useful sequence – a good addition to your yoga practice. Demonstrated by Paramjyoti. Camera: Chandrashekara. Speaker: Sita.

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Learn how to do the intermediate/advanced yoga posture called the shooting bow with this video. A good variation for gaining flexibility in the hips. Demonstrated by Jan. Camera: Nanda. Speaker: Sita.

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If you would like to improve your yoga locust posture, also called salabasana, this is the video for you. Narayani gives us a few tips and tricks for how to improve your technique – she explains different arm, hand and leg positions to help bring the legs higher. A must for practitioners of all levels.
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Watch this video to learn how to do the advanced sequence of coming from shoulder stand, to shoulder stand in lotus, to fish in lotus. These are advanced sequences for people who already can comfortably do the lotus seated position. Recorded at Yoga Vidya, Bad Meinberg. Demonstrated by Krishnapriya. Camera: Ravidas. Voice: Sita.

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This advanced variation of the spinal twist, spinal twist in lotus, is a good variation for those who are able to do the seated lotus comfortably. This variation can be added to your yoga routine, or just watched for inspiration. Recorded at Yoga Vidya, Bad Meinberg. Demonstrated by Ruth. Camera: Ravidas. Voice: Sita.

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Practice this basic yoga exercise in order to strengthen the psoas muscles, which connect the legs to the body, and are responsible for posture in the body. Mastering this exercise will also help you with other yoga postures. Good for beginners and more advanced practitioners. Demonstrated by Ruth and Mahashakti at Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg. Camera: Eduard. Speaker: Sita.

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The side crow (or crane) is a variation of the crow that is especially good for building up strength in the arms and shoulders, and flexibility and strength in the wrists. It also increases balance. Please be careful of the wrists when attempting this posture. Demonstrated by Chris. Camera: Nanda. Speaker: Sita.

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A short demonstration of the classic yoga tree posture, showing different placements for the foot. For practitioners at all levels. Demonstrated by Jan. Camera: Nanda. Speaker: Sita.

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Learn how to come into shoulder stand in lotus with this video demonstration. This technique is best practiced after warming up, and is best for those who can do the lotus posture in a seated postition. Demonstrated by Krishnapriya. Camera: Ravidas. Voice: Sita.

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This video demonstrated the classical yoga peacock posture, mayurasana. It has many benefits, including building strength in the wrists, arms, shoulders and back, and it also increases the digestive fire. According to the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the peacock is considered one of the most beneficial poses. If you have wrist problems, please approach this posture with care. Demonstrated by Paramjyoti. Camera: Chandrashekara. Speaker: Sita.

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The candle is an intermediate/advanced variation of the shoulderstand. It is good for building strength in the torso, but please be careful and go slowly if it is the first time you are trying it, so you don’t hurt your neck. Demonstrated by Chris. Camera: Nanda. Speaker: Sita.

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