General Abilities - All Levels (Thu 07:30-08:30 UK time)-August — 3 Sept 2026

About this class

The session led by Uday focused on yoga practice with an emphasis on maintaining firmness in the hips, length in the trunk, and control during transitions between poses. Uday guided participants through various asanas, including Supta Tadasana, Uttanasana, Ardha Uttanasana, Utkatasana, Parshvottanasana, and Virabhadrasana 1, with detailed instructions on alignment and engagement. He addressed different body types, such as those with rounded backs and those with excess lumbar curvature, providing specific adjustments to ensure proper extension and support. The class concluded with relaxation in Supta Baddha Konasana and Shavasana, and Uday announced an upcoming break in classes due to travel. Yoga Exercise Technique Guidance Uday guided a yoga or exercise session, starting with breathing exercises and postures including Satapada Gustasan and Supta Tanasana. He provided detailed instructions on body positioning, including chest alignment, shoulder blades, and leg extensions. Uday explained the technique of using a belt to provide resistance while performing the leg raises, emphasizing the importance of hip movement and the role of the arms in providing resistance. Yoga Hip Socket Technique Instructions Uday provided detailed instructions for a yoga or exercise technique involving leg positioning and hip socket movement. He explained how to straighten the legs while focusing on pushing the hip socket away and feeling the stretch in the back of the thigh. Uday described multiple steps including maintaining leg position, increasing grip intensity, and eventually bringing both legs up while maintaining a strong connection at the hip socket. Exercise Technique Instruction Session Uday provided detailed instructions for a physical exercise routine, focusing on proper form and technique including hip positioning, leg alignment, and pelvis lifting. He emphasized the importance of lifting the pelvis upward rather than focusing on straightening the knees, and included instructions for palm pressing, trunk extension, and arm movements. The session concluded with guidance on standing up and walking away from the exercise position. Wall Support Exercise Instructions Uday provided detailed instructions for a physical exercise routine involving wall support and leg positioning. He guided participants through specific movements including starting with palms on the wall, shifting weight backward, extending the arms and legs, and maintaining proper alignment to avoid lower back extension. Uday emphasized the importance of achieving length in the lower back and trunk while avoiding rounded back posture, particularly for those with lumbar issues. Back Exercise Techniques Instruction Uday explained techniques for two groups based on different back types during a physical exercise discussion. For people with supple backs that tend to arch excessively, he instructed them to focus on lengthening the lower back by pushing the root of the thigh away from the abdomen while maintaining natural lumbar curvature. For those with rounded backs, he advised lifting the sitting bones and extending the back thigh while keeping bent knees. Uday demonstrated these techniques with specific instructions for both groups to practice the appropriate movements while bending and straightening legs. Uday's Yoga Practice Guidance Uday guided a yoga practice session focusing on Utkatasan and Ardottanas poses. He instructed participants to maintain proper form by keeping the trunk lengthened, arms lifted, and shoulders away from the neck while lightly connecting with a chair or bolster. Uday emphasized the importance of finding the right distance and support height to prevent collapsing or losing balance, suggesting the use of a lengthwise bolster for better control during the bends. Yoga Transition Hip Engagement Techniques Uday discussed the importance of maintaining hip engagement and trunk length during transitions between yoga poses, emphasizing the need to keep the effort consistent throughout the movement. He explained that losing focus on the hips and trunk leads to collapsing or losing height in the pose. Uday instructed the group to practice with control, ensuring the pelvis doesn't collapse and the back doesn't shorten, while maintaining a firm grip in the hips and legs throughout the transition. Yoga Class and Travel Announcement Uday conducted a yoga class focusing on poses including Tadasana, Parshvottanasana, and Virabhadrasana 1, providing detailed instructions on proper alignment, hip engagement, and spinal extension. He emphasized the importance of maintaining length in the spine and coordination between the legs, trunk, and arms throughout the transitions between poses. Uday announced that he would be traveling to the US for classes and would return by the end of the month, with the next class schedule to be posted by the weekend.