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Iyengar Yoga Asanas and Alignment Techniques

byPrashant YogashrayaOnline & In-person classes at Jayanagar StudioStarts from3,000 per monthView full gallery

Explore the precision of Iyengar yoga, where every asana is a balance of alignment, strength, and awareness, supported by props for safe practice.

A deep expression of Upavistha Konasana (Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend) using the wall for support to deepen the stretch in the hamstrings and inner thighs.

Practicing Parsva Sirsasana, a variation of the headstand with legs split. This advanced inversion requires significant core strength, balance, and concentration.

Moving into Parsva Bakasana (Side Crow Pose), an arm balance that builds strength in the arms and wrists while toning the abdominal organs through a deep twist.

Eka Pada Raja Kapotasana (One-Legged King Pigeon Pose) in progress. This pose is a deep hip opener and backbend that requires patience and consistent practice.

Mayurasana (Peacock Pose), a challenging arm balance that strengthens the entire digestive system and builds immense power in the wrists, arms, and abdomen.

A restorative pose, Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclining Bound Angle Pose) supported by a bolster. This posture helps to quiet the mind and release tension in the hips and groin.

Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog Pose) with hands on blocks. This modification helps to achieve greater length in the spine, especially for those with tight shoulders or hamstrings.

A variation of a lunge pose, demonstrating deep stretching of the hip flexors and quadriceps.

Janu Sirsasana (Head-to-Knee Forward Bend), a seated forward fold that calms the brain and stretches the spine, shoulders, and hamstrings.

A seated twist, Bharadvajasana, using a chair for support to encourage proper spinal rotation.

About Asana Focus: A Gallery of Poses

In my sessions, I use props like wall ropes, chairs, and blocks to help you understand every asana from the inside out. This approach allows students of all levels to find proper alignment and safety, ensuring you can progress in your practice without forcing your body beyond its capacity.

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