Yoga has multiple facets and can be used as a tool to improve physical stamina as well as mental resilience, flexibility as well as core strength.
At the base of all yoga practices is a deep understanding of how our mind and body work in alignment. Each yoga pose has an impact beyond the physical movements. Therefore, it is part of the Move Right arm of holistic health. For example, forward bending yoga poses are a great exercise for the back and hip, but they also work wonders in instilling a sense of humility and calm.
In the weekly online yoga sessions, Saee uses a mix of yoga formats to support beginners as well as advanced yoga practitioners. Pose variations of low to advanced skills are explained so that everyone, irrespective of age and/or physical condition, can participate in the yoga practices and enjoy the results. Required precautions are also shared during the asana practices for people with specific ailments or conditions to avoid injury and undue strain.
What do the yoga sessions include?
Hatha Yoga
A Hatha Yoga session is characterized by stillness in asanas. Walk into a Hatha Yoga class and expect to hold your asanas for a while. Every asana requires you to be motionless with a dedicated focus on your breath.
The main purpose of this style of yoga is to clear the mind of disturbances, to lead oneself to a tranquil state. Control of the mind is achieved by balancing opposing energies that flow through us. The asanas focus on ‘Ha’ (prana) and ‘Tha’ (apana) forms, the prime elements of Hatha Yoga.
The strength of a Hatha Yoga routine lies in the powerful methods of gaining mastery over a fluctuating brain by holding postures that require a measured way of breathing.
Vinyasa Yoga
Vinyasa Yoga is essentially a cardiovascular workout that helps maintain spine health and endows all the benefits of a vigorous fitness regimen. A vinyasa yoga session involves the practice of postures in flow, one after the other, without holding.
A sluggish body is a toxic body. With the help of Vinyasa Yoga, we detoxify. The endocrine system and lymphatic systems are activated in a manner to help rid the body of toxins that have built up through inactivity.
Breath control plays a vital role in focusing the mind and staying in the present. Vinyasa Yoga integrates this into the flow of movements to bring forth the meditative aspect of yoga while enabling a constant surge of energy.
Well-planned transitions from one asana to another lay the foundation of Vinyasa Yoga. It also helps stretch particular sets of muscles, creating a pattern for increased flexibility and improved strength.
I have been doing online yoga with Saee for the last 3 years. It started during COVID-19 or even before and continued strongly. Saee puts a lot of thought into yoga routines for different body parts, building strength, getting better at poses, trying new things etc. That keeps every session interesting and helps me build strength, and flexibility and even incorporates calmness in difficult positions. Yoga complements very well with my other activities like running, playing sports etc. Yoga also keeps injurious parts like my back in check. It is like medicine for me to keep strengthening those parts. I also love the convenience of online sessions and recordings. I can join from home, office or anywhere (like a kid's activity place). Since Saee keeps watch on you and corrects the poses, that gives in-person-like guidance. And in case I can't join a live session, I do recording so I don't have to miss it. I love that flexibility.
For over three years, I've been practising yoga with Saee. Initially, I sought yoga as therapy for back pain, and the results have been remarkable. Not only has my back pain vanished entirely, but the consistent practice has also contributed to an overall sense of improved health and well-being. Saee is an exceptional tutor who skillfully guides us towards achieving the final pose, making incremental improvements in each class. Her teaching approach ensures steady progress and a deeper understanding of yoga postures. Thank you Saee for all your efforts.
I have lost a few kgs while feeling the energy. Flexibility and strength are better than before.
The yoga sessions work well for homemakers, IT professionals, and other professionals with sedentary lifestyles. They are ideal for a daily routine of physical exercise, especially for people who enjoy yoga or are willing to explore yoga. The physical yoga practices are well-suited for weight watchers and clean eaters looking to achieve holistic health, as well as athletes looking for a stretch routine.
If you suffer from any serious or chronic physical health condition, it is recommended to get consent from your doctor.
You must also discuss your health condition with the teacher before joining the class.
Yoga should be practiced empty stomach. That means 1 hour after a light snack such as fruit, 3 hours after a cooked meal and 1 hour after any beverage.
When suffering from a serious physical illness, only therapy yoga is recommended, under the one-on-one guidance of a yoga therapist.
Avoid physical yoga if you are unwell.
Three days a week of physical yoga and two days a week of non-physical yoga is a good and effective combination.
In yoga, we focus on building strength as well as stretching the muscles and other deeper tissues. Consistent mindful practice improves flexibility.
A sluggish body is a toxic body. With the help of Vinyasa Yoga we detoxify. The endocrine system and lymphatic systems are activated in a manner to help rid the body of toxins that have built up through inactivity.
Any balancing pranayama such as alternate nostril breathing can be practiced in the night.
Any cautionary notes will be shared during the practice itself. As the sessions are a “guided” practice, you are under the guidance of an expert at all times.
A little fast-paced yoga session followed by relaxation has proven to help in anxiety. The nonphysical yoga sessions further enhance calmness and control on the fluctuations of the mind.
In the physical yoga routine, we focus on all the muscle groups for flexibility and strength building. Non-physical yoga sessions also help to reduce the stress levels and calm down the mind. The combined effect of these 2 two practices balances the hormones and as a result, reduces weight.
In physical yoga Hatha sessions, we focus on holding the postures. This works on building strength in the muscles that are contracted.
In Vinyasa sessions, we use the routine chaturanga – up dog – down dog flow which enhances overall strength.
The non-physical yoga sessions work on making our minds strong.
Any available yoga mat is ok. A thickness of 4 mm to 5 mm is recommended. A skid-free underside is an added advantage on slippery floors.