--- title: "Hip Opening Yoga Classes in Mumbai | Ajinkya Meher Yoga" description: "Improve your hip flexibility with guided yoga classes in Mumbai. Learn safe techniques, use props, and build your practice with Ajinkya Meher's expert guidance." canonical: https://mytribe.in/ajinkyameheryogashala/specialized-workshops/hip-opening-flexibility-unlocking-your-range-of-motion last_updated: 2025-09-30 --- # Hip Opening Yoga Classes for Better Flexibility in Mumbai Tribe Verified · Active yoga community in Andheri and Malad By [Ajinkya Meher](https://mytribe.in/ajinkyameheryogashala) · Online & at 3 studios across Andheri West and Malad West, Mumbai · ₹1,800 per person (estimate) Part of [Specialized Workshops](https://mytribe.in/ajinkyameheryogashala/specialized-workshops). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/ajinkyameheryogashala/specialized-workshops/gallery) Stop fighting your stiffness. We use intelligent drills, props, and consistent practice to safely build mobility in your hips and hamstrings, helping you progress at your own pace. ## Photos and videos - ![A happy student in a deep hip-opening pose during our Sunday workshop. The smile says it all. Practice should bring joy, even when it's challenging.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cb03f3e0-7bcd-4b7c-bdc6-1c2663d1aa0a) - ![Another student finding her edge in a seated hip opener. Age is no barrier to practice; with consistency and patience, the body continues to open and surprise us.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9803e0e5-ddf9-4a7f-a434-d8b38b01d278) - ![Using a strap to assist in this complex seated hip-opening pose. The strap acts as an extension of the arms, allowing the student to work on the posture with better alignment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/af701e5a-e74f-4e13-8bf5-916e2c917e44) - ![The joy of progress. This student is smiling through a challenging hip opener, showing that the journey is just as important as the final pose.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5cf89c83-a63b-4389-a449-c81e3eeef777) - [Video: Demonstrating a quadriceps stretch during a class. A good practitioner pays attention to the entire practice, from warm-up to cool-down, because a strong foundation is everything.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8c5b0eb3-98c5-4c45-93cc-ea070747d755) - [Video: Students in our advanced teachers' class practicing hip opening with a twist. This kind of work helps to deepen the asana practice for regular practitioners and teachers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2fb1b0f0-f296-4761-92c1-dc3fe515881d) - [Video: A short tutorial on how to approach Upavistha Konasana, the wide-angled seated forward bend. The key is to first work on bending over each leg before trying to go down the center.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d9593c05-5a99-481c-8b0a-856ce9d5be7a) - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e5fb0fc9-73e9-46c3-840e-c7c64196a923) - [Video: A student working on Kurmasana (Tortoise Pose) with my guidance. In this pose, the shoulders and knees become friends. It's a deep forward bend and hip opener that requires patience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c3be3b15-a993-4b11-b747-91cd257e4d56) - ![A student in Kurmasana during our Malad class. This deep forward fold and hip opener is a milestone in the Ashtanga series and requires a great deal of flexibility and surrender.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/caaaf58a-7c6f-499e-a3a3-ba6b563923a9) - [Video: A student demonstrating the transition from Kurmasana to Bhujapidasana. This sequence requires both flexibility in the hips and strength in the arms and core.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/23bebdeb-c2c7-4a68-88c3-4ffa47e0f9e2) - [Video: Students in our Malad East class working on Upavistha Konasana. You can see the different levels of flexibility, and everyone is working within their own capacity, which is the essence of yoga.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1a121186-5d25-4070-b787-11ef05294f13) - ![A black and white shot of my practice in Upavistha Konasana. The quote says it all: "It won't happen in one day, but one day it will happen." This is my belief for all of us.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7dfefab5-34b6-4f6e-bdc6-e23789bc5a56) - [Video: A live session where I broke down the preparation for Hanumanasana. I shared three easy steps that, with consistent practice, can help you work towards the full split safely.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1a81e1b3-c01d-4d6b-9fb7-fb93ab2a2c08) - [Video: Students working on Kurmasana and other deep hip openers in our Malad East class. The power of consistency is what changes your life, one practice at a time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/98453663-2cff-46a8-8920-48acee22d991) - [Video: A class full of students working on Supta Konasana and other hip-opening variations. It won't happen in one day, but with consistent practice, one day it will.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7463da88-571a-4481-ac5a-b7eaf2984a25) ## About Hip Opening & Flexibility: Unlocking Your Range of Motion Instead of forcing your body into a deep split, I teach you how to use props like blocks and straps to create necessary space. Whether you are working on Kurmasana or just trying to touch your toes, we focus on alignment that respects your body’s current limits. It is not about looking perfect in the pose; it is about feeling the release in the right places. ### My Approach to Hip Mobility Many students come to me frustrated because they want to rush into poses like Hanumanasana (full splits) without preparing the body. My philosophy is simple: be calm and kar kaam (do your work). We don't force progress. Instead, we break down complex movements into manageable steps. ### What We Work On We move beyond basic stretching. In my sessions, we focus on: * **Intelligent Sequencing:** Drills that open the hips and hamstrings systematically so you don't feel overwhelmed. * **Prop Usage:** We use blocks, straps, and wall space to make challenging postures like Kurmasana (Tortoise Pose) or Upavistha Konasana accessible regardless of your current flexibility level. * **Consistency over Intensity:** I teach that 1% of effort every day beats trying to do 100% in one go. It won't happen in one day, but one day it will happen. ### Is This For You? Whether you are a complete beginner feeling stiff from sitting at a desk all day or a regular practitioner looking to refine your technique, these sessions are for you. My students range from beginners to fellow yoga teachers looking to polish their own adjustments. If you are keen to go deeper, join me in one of our Mumbai-based studio classes in Andheri or Malad. Bring your mat, some dedication, and leave the perfectionism at the door. ## About Ajinkya Meher I’m Ajinkya. I believe yoga isn't about being perfect—it's about showing up and doing the work. I’ve seen enough students struggle with stiffness, so I focus on breaking down complex poses into small, manageable steps that actually feel good. 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