Upa Yoga
Upa-yoga is a simple yet powerful set of 10 practices that activate the joints, muscles and energy system, bringing ease to the whole system.
Upa-yoga essentially means “sub-yoga” or “pre-yoga”. Because of its many immediate and evident benefits, the word Upa Yoga in Indian languages is commonly used to denote “usefulness.”
Upa-yoga It is a simple yet powerful system of practices that activate the joints, muscles and energy system. Based on a sophisticated understanding of the body’s mechanics, Upa-yoga brings great ease to the whole system. It relieves physical stress and tiredness. It rejuvenates the body after a period of inactivity and negates the effects of jetlag and long travel.
Upa Yoga Practices
Within the human system, the energy flows along 72,000 pathways called nadis. At the joints, the nadis meet and form nodes, making the joints storehouses of energy. Upa-yoga activates this energy and also lubricates the joints, creating an instant sense of alertness and liveliness.
Benefits
There are numerous benefits of Upa Yoga
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The proprioception of the upper limb joints improve significantly.
The co-ordination improves significantly.
Decreases the stiffness in the joints of upper limb and improves flexibility.
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It helps in the venous return to the heart.
When synchronised with breath it helps with strengthening the heart and also improving diseased heart conditions.
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Balance of Vagal Nerve.
Better brain functioning.
Eases tension in neck and shoulders.
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As the exercise involves breathing along with movements this makes the breathing more synchronised and organised.
Improvement in airflow in the upper part of lungs occurs, and by releasing any muscle stiffness this eases the respiration.
Teaching methodology
We follow a precise and supportive approach rooted in the ancient science of Classical Hatha Yoga.
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We teach Upa Yoga in-person group or private sessions. A few practices in Upa Yoga can also be learnt online. Please get in touch for more details.
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In general, Upa Yoga is suitable for anyone above the age of 4 years.
There are a few practices which are only suitable for 14 years and above.
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Light stomach conditions for most of the practices in Upa Yoga.
There are a few practices where empty stomach conditions required.
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To learn this practice, it may take minimum 6 hours in a committed class.
2 sessions, 2 hrs per session
Once you have learnt these practices, it would take about 30 min to do this practice at home on a daily basis.
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We usually recommend to come back for a guided practice correction or review session after 2-3 months or once you complete 1 mandala (40 days) of regular practice.
