General Abilities - All Levels (Tue 07:30-08:30 UK time)-August — 1 Sept 2026

About this class

This was a yoga instruction session led by Uday where he guided participants through various yoga poses, focusing on proper alignment and maintaining height throughout the practice. Uday instructed students on how to sit straight with proper chest lift and shoulder positioning, followed by lying down poses including Tadassan and various leg lifts. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a continuous lift from the base of the spine rather than collapsing into poses, particularly when bending the legs in standing poses like Virabhadrasana II and Parshvakonasana. Uday stressed the need for students to grip from the hip socket and maintain trunk height even when descending into poses, preventing the common tendency to sink or collapse. The session included specific instructions for neck alignment, ensuring proper length on both sides of the neck while turning the head, and maintaining shoulder blade position away from the neck. Uday demonstrated the difference between proper alignment with continuous lift versus improper forms that create heaviness or strain in the joints. The practice concluded with seated poses like Dandasan and supported poses, with Uday reminding students to maintain the upright trunk lift throughout all movements. Yoga Posture and Breathing Techniques Uday guided a yoga or meditation session, providing detailed instructions for proper posture and breathing techniques. He instructed participants to sit straight with proper chest alignment, then led them through a lying down position with specific instructions for extending the torso, elongating the back, and maintaining proper shoulder placement. The session focused on achieving length in the spine while keeping the head and shoulders properly aligned on the floor, with particular emphasis on the correct technique for lifting the pelvis while maintaining firm ground contact. Yoga Exercise Technique Instructions Uday provided detailed instructions for a yoga exercise, focusing on proper form and technique. He explained how to lift the body while maintaining a firm connection from the upper shoulder blades to the knees, with arms extending away from the shoulders and pressing down on the floor. Uday emphasized the importance of engaging the buttocks, lengthening the thighs, and keeping the trunk properly aligned while pushing against the floor to lift the body. Posture and Extension Exercise Session Uday guided a physical exercise session focusing on maintaining an upright posture while connecting effort from the feet to the fingertips. He instructed participants to lift up tall, interlock fingers, and extend arms while maintaining a firm central axis. Uday emphasized the importance of keeping the trunk lifted and arms extended back, with feet firmly planted and head held upright. Side Walking Exercise Technique Uday guided a physical exercise session, providing detailed instructions on posture, neck alignment, and arm positioning while moving sideways. He emphasized the importance of maintaining length in the side trunk while moving the shoulder blade separately, and explained how to avoid shortening the entire torso during the movement. The session included specific instructions for using a rope for additional support and concluded with plans to repeat the exercise once participants understood the proper length and alignment techniques. Neck Alignment Yoga Practice Uday guided a yoga practice focusing on neck and head alignment, emphasizing the importance of maintaining length on both sides of the neck while performing various poses. He instructed participants to keep the shoulders steady and avoid forward movement as they turned their necks in different directions. The session concluded with Uday asking participants to stand tall and check for improved neck length and lift on all sides. Yoga Alignment and Stability Techniques Uday led a yoga session focusing on proper alignment and lift from the base of the body during standing and seated poses. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a firm grip from the hip socket to prevent collapse and maintain stability, particularly in poses like Virabhadrasana II and Parshvakonasana. The session included demonstrations of how to properly lift the torso while bending the legs, with Uday encouraging participants to practice with control and avoid letting the body become heavy or sink during movements.