Hip Opening & Backbend

Saturday, June 22 • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Dr. Kuldeep K Kushwah
Dr. Kuldeep Kumar Kushwah is the founder, director of yoga education programme & lead trainer at Unika School of Yoga and Therapy. Dr. Kuldeep embarked on his journey in yoga at a young age of 14. From his over two decades’ experience in learning, practising and teaching yoga, he has acquired extensive theoretical and practical knowledge. Yoga has become his way of living; Yoga is his faith and devotion. Educational background PhD Yoga, S-Vyasa Yoga University, Bengaluru Master’s in Science of Living, & Preksha Meditation and Yoga, Jain Vishva Bharti Institute, Ladnun, Nagore Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga Education, DAVV University, Indore Yoga Certificate Course (Vedantic Yoga Philosophy), The Divine Life Society, Rishikesh 200 hours Yoga Instructor Certificate Course, VYASA Yoga Singapore Awards and Achievements Top 10 yoga teachers in Singapore by DoYouYoga (2020) Top 4 classes on a fitness app (2019) Outstanding Contribution in the field of Yoga (2016 & 2017) Holds seven research papers in yoga, published in international, peer-reviewed journals 3rd Best Research Poster Presentation, International Conference at The 21st INCOFYRA, India (2016) First Prize and Gold Medal, National & International Competition, Himalyad Yoga Olympiad, Bengaluru, India (2008) Merit Award, National Yoga Championship, Tamil Nadu (2004) Beliefs Having such unique background and experience, beginning with classical and traditional yoga, journeying to scientific research and therapy, Dr. Kuldeep strongly believes in combining philosophy and science to yield the best results! He adopts this method of integration in his teaching so that students receive the best of the East and the best of the West.   Expertise in Yoga Therapy With expertise in Yoga Therapy, Dr. Kuldeep has helped many clients improve the quality of their lives by alleviating symptoms or eradicating health issues. Seeing clients returned with smiles on their faces gives Dr. Kuldeep tremendous happiness as he believes that service to others is the highest purpose one can have in life. Dr. Kuldeep continues to spread positivity and the message of yoga to the world as he receives invitations to teach in Romania, USA, South Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia. These invitations came about by word of mouth from yoga instructors who were trained by Dr. Kuldeep through national and international yoga teacher training courses. To date, he has trained students from nearly 50 countries to become qualified yoga instructors. Students love him and his teaching style, as you can be assured lots of positivity and laughter around Dr. Kuldeep always. He has a warm, compassionate and cheerful nature, always giving encouragement to motivate his students, ensuring their progress step by step.

Description

Our hip is one of the tightest areas in our bodies. When hips are tight or causing misalignment, it can have a big effect on our back, knees and even feet. Engage in proper and effective warm up drills to improve the range of motion and circulation in the hips and shoulders. Indulge in deep hip stretches and practices in strengthening your glutes before attempting back bending postures.

Great class targeting to improve your splits and back bends. Preferably to have some experience in yoga so that you will enjoy this class more. Beginners and those who lack flexibility may find the class too intense.

There will be some back bending postures which can be intense for beginners in yoga who are not flexible, however, you may use props like the wheel and strap to help you into deep stretch. In the long term, you will be able to improve flexibility in your hips and spine.

Class is not suitable for those who have spinal condition such as degenerative spinal disc, sciatica and slipped disc.