Dhali Sandwith
Growing up an avid surfer and snowboarder on the Victorian coast, it was for the rehabilitation of several knee reconstructions that Dhali first discovered Yoga and QiGong in 1997.
As his practice developed so did a yearning for a deeper understanding of the yogic path. This led him to the teachings of Duncan Ewing (Prahlad) a Yoga and Dragon Gate QiGong master at the Yoga Arts Academy Melbourne. After a one-year period of dedication to daily practice under his teacher Prahlad, Dhali was accepted into the three-year full time teaching apprenticeship at the academy.
Dhali was involved in teaching courses, workshops and weekly classes at the academy. The apprenticeship also involved three years working closely with Prahlad teaching personalised tuition sessions each morning and evening. This extensive experiential training has given Dhali a strong foundation in the practical application of yoga and how this assists the physical, psychological and emotional needs of the individual.
On completion of his teacher training over 20 years ago, Dhali has continued to focus his teachings on the individual needs of his students through personalised yoga tuition. To practice with Dhali in person, visit www.vidathayoga.com.
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Part 1: Progressive Rise & Activation Series
Practice Length: 28mins
Props: Yoga mat & Block (optional)In this practice, you will be introduced to the four parts of the breathing cycle and will progressively awaken the dormant energy inside your body. This is part 1 of this series, so only move on to part 2 if this practice is steady and ...
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Progressive Rise & Activation Series Intro
Welcome to the Progressive Rise & Activation Series with Dhali Sandwith. This series is designed to be progressive and practiced with consistency to achieve its full benefits. Please respect your limitations and move through this series only if you are steady and comfortable throughout the practice.
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Part 2: Progressive Rise & Activation Series
Our focus will still be to slow down the breath to create a steady and comfortable practice, however in part 2, we will start to progressively increase depth of posture and co-ordination.
This is part 2 of this series, so only move on to part 3 if this practice is steady and comfortable. For an...
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Part 3: Progressive Rise & Activation Series
Practice Length: 34.43
Props: Yoga mat & blockThis is part 3 of the series. Our focus will still be to slow down the breath for a steady and comfortable practice however, in this practice we'll start to shift our focus on building strength and stability.
For an extended practice, you can add a...
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Part 4: Progressive Rise & Activation Series
Practice Length: 35:20
Props: Yoga mat & blockThis is the final and most challenging practice of the series. We'll progress and increase the intensity of posture whilst keeping our breath slow and controlled.
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Downchill Series Intro
Welcome to the Downchill Series. This series has been designed to be practiced at the end of your day or after any practice from the Progressive Rise & Activation Series.There are 3 practices in this series, and all poses are floor poses to open up your hips, decompress your spine, ground you and...
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The Warm Up
Practice length: 6:10
Props: Yoga MatThis is a short warm up that can be practiced before any practice or physical exercise to increase joint mobility and warm up the body. Dhali combines yogic and QiGong techniques in this warm up.
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Part 1: Downchill Series
Practice Length: 37:33
Props: Yoga mat & blockThis is part 1 of the progressive Downchill series. This practice will help balance the stresses of your daily life, open up your hips and decompress your spine to calm the nervous system. This practice can follow any of the Progressive Rise & Activ...
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Part 2: Downchill series
Practice length: 32:45
Props: Mat and two blocksThis is part 2 of the Downchill Series. This practice is a great way to invigorate both body and mind after a busy day. It progresses from part 1 in depth of posture chosen increasing in intensity.
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Part 3: Downchill Series
Practice length: 27:07
Props: Yoga Mat and two blocks.This is part 3 of the progressive Downchill Series. It is the final and most challenging practice of the series and only for those that can complete part 1 and 2 steady and comfortably.
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Agnisara
Practice length: 6:03
Props: NoneAgnisara is a great way to start your day and aid your digestive system. This practice helps to strengthen abdominal muscles, massage the internal organs and stimulate the elimination process. It should be performed first thing in the morning on an empty stomach...