My Personal Practice: Advanced Asanas
This collection captures the advanced asanas that form my daily practice. It is the result of years of discipline, a deep love for the body's potential, and the continuous effort to find stillness in movement.
Chakorasana is an advanced arm balance that requires immense core strength, balance, and hip flexibility. It is named after a mythical bird and embodies a sense of lightness and elevation.
This is a challenging flow I call the Tittibhasana Triathlon. It combines Utthita Tittibhasana, a walking transition, and Bhujapidasana into one continuous movement, testing endurance and quad strength.
A fluid transition from Tripod Headstand into Eka Pada Bakasana (One-Legged Crow Pose). Sequences like this build control and awareness, linking inversions and arm balances seamlessly.
This is an exploration of single-hand balancing. It is an extreme test of concentration, wrist strength, and core stability, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in arm balancing.
Natarajasana, or Lord of the Dance Pose, captured in my studio. This pose is a beautiful expression of balance and a deep backbend, requiring open shoulders and strong standing leg stability.
A demonstration of a kneeling backbend sequence. Consistent practice is the key to unlocking deeper backbends, improving spinal mobility and opening the heart center over time.
Purna Dhanurasana (Full Bow Pose) is an intense backbend that deeply stretches the entire front of the body. This video shows the controlled entry and exit from this advanced asana.
About this collection
You will notice the consistent use of props like the rope wall, bolsters, and wooden blocks in these images. I do not use them as crutches, but as essential tools to create space in the joints and help the body understand deeper alignment. If you are working toward these poses, we start by deconstructing the movement to understand the biomechanics, not by forcing the shape.
Beyond the Final Pose
Many of the asanas you see here, like Chakorasana or Purna Dhanurasana, are the result of consistent, daily practice, not a shortcut. My approach is rooted in the Iyengar method, which places immense value on precision. Whether we are working on arm balances like Tittibhasana or deep backbends, the goal is always the same: to create a safe, sustainable foundation.
The Role of Props in Advanced Practice
Using props allows us to hold challenging postures longer and with better alignment. This is crucial for:
- Safe Deepening: Using chairs or wall ropes allows for spinal traction, letting the body open naturally rather than straining into a posture.
- Understanding Engagement: Wooden blocks give us tactile feedback, teaching us exactly which muscles need to fire to maintain stability in a pose like Eka Pada Bakasana.
- Accessibility: Even if you cannot touch your toes yet, these tools help you find the benefits of the pose at your current stage of flexibility.
My Teaching Philosophy
I believe the mat is a mirror. When you practice, you learn to manage the chaos of the mind. In my studio in Koramangala, Bangalore, we don't rush. We focus on the Sadhana (practice). If you are looking to deepen your own journey—whether through 200-hour teacher training, intensive workshops, or private therapy—my role is to provide the technical guidance and hands-on adjustments you need to progress safely. Remember, practice and all is coming. You just need to show up and start.
Nirakula Yoga
Namaste. I am Amaresha. For me, yoga is a symphony of life—the rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind, and the harmony of the soul. My classes are where I share this path with you, mixing the discipline of Ashtanga with the flow of dance and the support of traditional props.
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