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My Approach to Yoga: Practice & Philosophy

byAjinkya MeherOnline & at 3 studios across Andheri West and Malad West, MumbaiStarts from1,800 per personView full gallery

I believe that yoga is for everyone, regardless of where you are starting from. This is a look into how I teach—focusing on steady progress, using props to build a safe foundation, and finding joy in the practice, one day at a time.

This is what practice feels like for me. It's about finding that one point of stillness and strength, even when the world is upside down. This handstand is more than a pose; it's a conversation with myself, with the energy of Nataraja guiding the rhythm.

My role as a teacher is to offer support so you can find your own strength. Here, I'm using a chair and a block to help a student safely explore their alignment and balance. Props are not a weakness; they are tools for smart, sustainable practice.

This is the energy of our backbend workshop. We build trust in ourselves and each other, one drop back at a time. You can see me helping a student find the confidence to let go, while others in the class move into their own expression of Chakrasana.

This is what our online classes look like. Even from your own home, you get detailed guidance. Here, a student uses a chair to deepen her hip opening pose, showing that a dedicated practice is possible anywhere.

This was our International Yoga Day celebration. Seeing so many people come together to breathe and move as one is what it's all about. This is our yoga shala, our family, and I am so grateful for this community.

In this short tutorial, I break down how to use blocks to build a solid foundation for Shirshasana, or headstand. My goal is to make advanced poses feel accessible by teaching the correct method step by step, so you can practice safely.

I often say our asana practice should be like a coconut: strong and protective on the outside, but soft and light on the inside. This simple idea helps us find the balance between effort and ease in every pose.

The journey to Hanumanasana, or the full split, is one of patience. It’s not about forcing, but about consistently showing up and opening up bit by bit. This moment of finding the pose is a result of many small steps.

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My classes are centered around the 'coconut philosophy'—staying strong and active on the outside, but soft and light on the inside. We don't just chase extreme flexibility; I teach you to use props like blocks and chairs to make complex poses accessible, so you focus on proper alignment and breath rather than straining your body.

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