--- title: "Safe Yoga Asana Tutorials with Props | Ajinkya Meher Yoga" description: "Learn proper yoga alignment with step-by-step tutorials using blocks and straps. Safe yoga practice for beginners and advanced students in Mumbai." canonical: https://mytribe.in/ajinkyameheryogashala/ashtanga-vinyasa-teacher-training-course/asana-tutorials-pose-breakdowns last_updated: 2025-09-30 --- # Asana Tutorials & Safe Alignment Guide Tribe Verified · 14+ years of yoga practice in Mumbai By [Ajinkya Meher](https://mytribe.in/ajinkyameheryogashala) · Online via Zoom & at studio in Andheri West, Mumbai · ₹4,500 per person / per course (estimate) Part of [Ashtanga Vinyasa Teacher Training Course](https://mytribe.in/ajinkyameheryogashala/ashtanga-vinyasa-teacher-training-course). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/ajinkyameheryogashala/ashtanga-vinyasa-teacher-training-course/gallery) Yoga isn't about forcing your body into shapes, but finding the right support to hold them safely. Here, I break down common poses using props so you can build a stable, injury-free practice at home or in class. ## Photos and videos - [Video: A tutorial for Upavistha Konasana (Wide-Angled Seated Forward Bend). To go deeper in the center, first work on bending towards each leg individually. This prepares your hamstrings and inner thighs safely.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d9593c05-5a99-481c-8b0a-856ce9d5be7a) - [Video: Learning alignment for Trikonasana (Triangle Pose) using blocks. Props are our friends; they help us understand the correct engagement and prevent injury. Here, I show how to create space and extension in the torso.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6b0ebf32-e4c4-4a31-a168-70814df2cea0) - [Video: Here is a demonstration of how to use a belt to work towards Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (One-Legged King Pigeon Pose). The belt helps you gently open the shoulders and quadriceps without forcing the backbend.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/11bcc8a3-b1d2-476f-a400-7134bd95228a) - [Video: I'm breaking down the four variations of Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana (Extended Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose). We explore the forward, lateral, twisting, and backward movements, focusing on balance first and using a strap if needed.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9f393650-794c-49ea-840a-9a6b0eaa9ee8) - [Video: If you are building your foundation for Sirsasana (Headstand), using blocks can be very helpful. This method helps you understand the lift from your shoulders and core, making the inversion more stable and accessible.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e6065d08-4423-4eea-addb-e8085cd7a42e) - [Video: A look at the mechanics of Kurmasana (Tortoise Pose). The key is getting your shoulders to become friends with your knees. This tutorial shows the pathway to enter the pose, which also prepares the body for other deep forward bends.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c3be3b15-a993-4b11-b747-91cd257e4d56) - [Video: Using a chair and a block to understand the alignment of Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Pose). This setup helps you feel the rotation in the chest and the length from your heel to your fingertips.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e2a53a4c-ba93-498f-9a2d-0960a7734547) - [Video: Here is a way to practice Utkatasana (Chair Pose) against a wall with blocks. This method helps you correct your posture, deepen the squat, and activate your thighs and core correctly.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a5e499f3-1f39-49a9-a57f-f4130efc22b2) ## About Asana Tutorials & Pose Breakdowns Most injuries happen because we push into a pose before our body is ready. Whether it is using a block for Trikonasana or a belt to assist in backbends, these tutorials show you how to 'deconstruct' the pose. The goal here is to feel the work in the right muscles, not just 'get' the shape. Use these as a reference to ensure your foundation is solid, whether you are practicing at my Andheri studio or following along online. ### Why Props Are Your Best Friend In my years of practice, I have seen too many students rush into complex asanas, only to end up with strain. Props are not a sign of weakness; they are a sign of intelligence. When we use blocks in Utkatasana or a chair for lateral angles, we aren't 'cheating.' We are creating space for the body to open without force. ### What You Will Find Here This collection focuses on the mechanics of movement. You will find: * **Step-by-step breakdowns:** From foundational poses like Trikonasana to advanced inversions like Sirsasana. * **Prop-based modifications:** Practical ways to use household items like chairs and belts to deepen your stretch. * **Safety cues:** I highlight common mistakes—like letting the shoulder collapse or forcing a forward fold—that often go unnoticed in busy classes. ### Learning With Me These tutorials reflect what I teach in my 21-day Ashtanga Vinyasa foundations and my in-studio sessions in Andheri and Malad. Yoga is a journey, and your practice will fluctuate. Some days your body feels light, other days it feels tight. That is completely normal. The key is to show up, use the support you need, and *kar kaam* (do the work) with patience. If you have questions about a specific pose or want to learn how to modify your practice for an injury, come join one of my live sessions. ## About Ajinkya Meher Before I was a teacher, I was a student struggling with flexibility and fear. I teach these breakdowns not to show off, but so you can find the same ease and stability on your mat that I found on mine. 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