--- title: "Master Advanced Yoga with Creative Prop Work | Ashish Yoga Fitness" description: "Learn advanced asanas safely with creative prop work using yoga wheels, blocks, and chairs. Join my multi-style yoga TTC or classes in Bangalore. Let's start." canonical: https://mytribe.in/ashish_yoga_fitness/yoga-teacher-training-ttc/creative-prop-work last_updated: 2025-09-06 --- # Master Advanced Yoga with Creative Prop Work Tribe Verified · Yoga Alliance certified training in Bangalore By [Ashish Yoga Fitness](https://mytribe.in/ashish_yoga_fitness) · Teacher training at AECS Layout, Varthur & Belathur · ₹39K per course (estimate) Part of [Yoga Teacher Training (TTC)](https://mytribe.in/ashish_yoga_fitness/yoga-teacher-training-ttc). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/ashish_yoga_fitness/yoga-teacher-training-ttc/gallery) Props are not crutches. They are your path to deeper alignment. Join me to unlock your potential using blocks, wheels, and more to refine every pose. ## Photos and videos - ![A student uses a yoga wheel and blocks to find stability and balance in a deep squat. This setup helps to open the hips while supporting the feet, making the pose more accessible.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/930f12ff-482f-4ba0-ba30-469a6f7d08fe) - ![The yoga wheel is an excellent tool for deepening backbends like Dhanurasana (Bow Pose). Here, a student uses it to open her chest and shoulders more fully.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4c96383f-76f8-4989-baf3-3b516cffbc1e) - ![A student uses the yoga wheel to support a gentle backbend, allowing for a restorative stretch through the spine and chest.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/26aeb009-bbd4-412d-b1b5-90ba6e475bca) - ![Using a chair, this student achieves a deep, supported backbend. This is a fantastic way to work on spinal flexibility without putting pressure on the lower back.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/93473562-5b86-4d9a-98b7-2ca27619df37) - ![This advanced stretch uses a chair to support a split with a backbend. It's a testament to how props can help us explore creative and challenging variations of asanas.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8524632a-5237-438c-b4eb-543fa2bf0fab) - ![A student demonstrates incredible strength and balance in Firefly Pose (Tittibhasana) using a stool for elevation. This helps in understanding the mechanics of the arm balance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cdd7b522-ed68-4547-98ac-830f48781af1) - ![This deep backbend is made possible with the support of a chair. This technique allows the student to focus on opening the chest and shoulders safely.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/db44a330-d558-4cec-b85c-4bcab5012edf) - ![A bamboo stick helps this student maintain alignment and balance in a wide-legged seated forward bend (Upavistha Konasana). It's a unique prop we use to enhance the practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9ab819e1-ac58-4083-ba89-d2a438608c81) - ![Blocks provide stability for a student working on a standing split variation. This allows them to focus on hip alignment and deepening the stretch.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/058cea67-a70d-4a58-86a6-0086946e18c8) - ![This is a back-bending chair, a specialized prop we use to help students safely open their thoracic spine. It provides excellent support for the back.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/111dd78a-7ed6-429e-ad52-28883eba84ca) - ![A student uses a chair to work on an advanced seated forward bend. The chair provides leverage to deepen the stretch while keeping the spine long.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d8f4a5f5-3c14-4615-81f5-22667bc985ca) - ![Our class uses yoga wheels to practice a variation of plank pose. This adds a core stability challenge and helps to strengthen the entire body.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1d6738eb-3fb2-44af-bd5d-09cc21829998) - [Video: This video shows a student flowing through a sequence using a yoga wheel to assist with deep lunges and backbends, demonstrating the versatility of this prop.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f76d273a-342c-44b8-9986-bca808b28d9e) - [Video: Here, a student uses a yoga wheel and blocks to practice an arm balance. This supported setup helps build the strength and confidence needed for the full pose.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0b62e539-eb39-453b-aca3-9548c5953aeb) - ![I demonstrate an advanced backbend using a chair. As a teacher, it's important for me to show how props can be integrated into a personal practice for deeper exploration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d936f9bf-fff6-44e3-841f-c0a3be9a5d78) - ![A duplicate of ID 69, this image shows my personal practice using a chair to achieve a deep backbend, a technique we teach in our TTC.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f8d38760-4b1d-4fb8-aca5-a20aa8621bd7) - ![This complex inversion and backbend is performed using a chair for support. It's a creative way to work towards poses like scorpion without fear of falling.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e843213c-e95d-4530-bf07-a6338b49c590) - ![Another view of the chair-supported backbend, highlighting the deep opening in the chest and shoulders.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c374c0a5-c457-47d6-9fa3-45600dc65dde) - ![A student uses a block to find balance and stability in a one-legged squat. This helps to build strength in the standing leg and core.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d1cc748e-0ec5-4ffa-b902-1dabd399506a) - ![A strap is used here to help a student work on a reclining leg stretch. Straps are essential tools for improving flexibility, especially in the hamstrings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/16a2f8ad-bc03-4446-bf8d-10512b559bf5) - ![This student uses a stack of colorful blocks to support their knee in a deep lunge and backbend, ensuring proper alignment and stability.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4cc096bf-fb3a-4dc6-91de-9b1dee40187f) - ![A student uses a bamboo stick for balance while practicing an impressive standing split. This prop helps to steady the body while focusing on the stretch.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2825735e-6b1b-4030-886d-8dc16c8400d3) - ![Two students practice inversions using yoga wheels for support. This method helps to build confidence and understand the alignment of forearm stands.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b75193a7-00bb-4ad6-babe-2ce71a026d34) - ![In front of our serene Buddha wall art, a student uses a cork wheel and blocks to practice a deep backbend, showcasing our studio's peaceful and well-equipped environment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/202b23c7-751f-4935-ac84-a737dc2cae60) - ![A student uses a strap to assist in a quad stretch and heart opener. This is a great example of how we use props to make poses more accessible and effective.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2a1238df-bb56-453c-9342-2f6f66641cdf) - ![A student joyfully uses a bamboo stick for balance in this standing pose. Our classes are not just about intensity; they are also about finding joy in movement.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/62b9650b-f86b-4574-a9c9-086adc0336d5) - ![Using a bamboo stick for support, this student works on her standing leg extension. This prop is excellent for improving balance and alignment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/974a4fe8-fc78-4f1b-8a08-4e8dd75cd016) - [Video: Students use yoga wheels and blocks to support their backs in a restorative fish pose. This is a wonderful way to open the chest and relieve tension.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/23a4b040-a727-45d4-9f53-3c4f158f7ce7) - [Video: This video shows a class working on forearm stands with the support of yoga wheels. It's a dynamic and challenging way to build strength for inversions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e38746ce-59c9-4b51-b06b-c02ef0b96f19) - [Video: Our students use yoga wheels and blocks to work on seated forward bends. This setup helps to lengthen the hamstrings and release the lower back.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0dcf12f2-9269-428a-b679-a6f696a783b8) - [Video: A class scene where instructors are helping students use blocks to support their legs. This demonstrates our commitment to individualized attention even in a group setting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/097a77d8-04df-4a8a-9810-652ba55b3e8c) - [Video: Students use bamboo sticks to assist with a deep camel pose (Ustrasana). This prop helps to open the shoulders and chest more deeply.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/57f95205-7a4c-460c-a34a-f485b3f28dbc) - [Video: Students use yoga wheels and blocks to practice a supported squat, focusing on hip opening and spinal alignment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6e2237f8-4c83-4569-a2a2-b2349a1abedb) - ![A student uses two stools to practice the middle splits (Samakonasana), demonstrating a creative and effective way to work on deep flexibility.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eb4329c2-867a-4076-9fb7-af57c051c44f) ## About Creative Prop Work Most people think props are for beginners, but in my studio, they are keys to unlocking advanced postures safely. Whether you are using a chair for a backbend or a wheel for core stability, these tools allow you to find the correct alignment without straining your muscles. It is about working smarter, not harder, and gaining the confidence to hold poses you once thought were impossible. I believe props are powerful partners in your practice. When you see me or my students using bamboo sticks in a seated forward bend or a chair for a deep thoracic opening, we are not just making the pose easier. We are teaching the body to understand alignment. My approach to creative prop work includes: * **Yoga Wheels:** These are excellent for heart openers and core stability. Using a wheel helps you safely deepen backbends like Dhanurasana while supporting your spine. * **Chairs:** I use chairs to help students achieve advanced inversions and splits. This provides the leverage needed to lengthen the spine without the fear of falling. * **Blocks & Straps:** These are essential for maintaining proper form during standing splits or balancing postures, ensuring you target the right muscles. * **Bamboo Sticks:** A unique tool I use to keep your shoulders and back aligned during complex seated poses. Whether you are joining my Yoga Alliance certified Teacher Training program or a general drop-in class, you will learn how to integrate these tools into your daily routine. It does not matter if you are stiff or flexible; these props help you meet your body where it is today. My team and I provide hands-on adjustments to ensure you use these tools to progress, not just to get through the session. If you are in Bangalore, visit us at our centers in AECS Layout, Varthur, or Belathur to experience this for yourself. ## About Ashish Yoga Fitness I am Ashish. Yoga is my life's journey, and I started this school so everyone—from kids to adults—can find their strength. We are a family here, laughing, sweating, and pushing our limits together with a loud 'Jai ho!' 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