Therapeutic Yoga Techniques & Prop-Assisted Practice
My approach focuses on working with your body, not against it. We use props and targeted breathwork to make yoga accessible, safe, and deeply healing, regardless of your current flexibility.
This image shows the versatility of yoga props. They are not a sign of weakness but tools for strength, helping everyone from beginners to advanced yogis practice smarter and safer.
Props can deepen your practice in many ways. A yoga wheel can assist with backbends, a block can improve balance, and a strap can help with tight hamstrings.
This graphic busts the myth that props are crutches. The truth is, even advanced teachers use props to refine alignment and deepen their practice.
Here's a breakdown of how different props help your practice. Blocks and chairs improve balance, bolsters enhance relaxation, and straps support alignment.
We host workshops like this one on Iyengar Yoga with Props. The theme is "Yoga for Everyone, Accessible to All," focusing on using props to improve alignment and deepen the practice.
This graphic details the benefits of our Iyengar workshop. The focus is on a slow, alignment-centered practice, which is ideal for pain recovery and empowering participants to safely use props.
Proper alignment is key to a safe practice. This graphic shows the common mistakes in Plank Pose, like sagging hips, and how to correct them for better form and results. Plank it, don't sink it!
About this collection
Think of yoga props—blocks, straps, and bolsters—not as crutches for beginners, but as tools for precision. In my sessions, we use these to support your joints and ensure every pose releases tension rather than adding strain. Whether you are recovering from a back injury or struggling with stiffness, props allow us to hold poses longer and breathe deeper, safely opening up areas that feel 'stuck'.
Beyond the Pose: My 'Yoga Clinic' Approach
Most people come to my studio in Indiranagar feeling worn out—shoulders tight, back aching, mind racing. They assume yoga is just about touching their toes, but the techniques I teach go deeper. I treat each session like a clinic, where we look at your specific health hurdles before we even step onto the mat.
The Science of Props
I use an Iyengar-influenced method because it prioritizes safety and alignment. If you have a slipped disc or frozen shoulder, standard flows can actually do more harm than good. By using bricks and belts, we create space in the spine and joints, allowing you to experience the benefits of an asana without forcing your body into shapes it isn't ready for.
Somatic Healing & Emotional Release
We don't just carry stress in our minds; it sits in our tissues. In my somatic healing sessions, I guide you to identify where you're holding tension—often in the chest or stomach—and use specific breathwork like Nadi Shuddhi to release it. We focus on the nervous system reset, shifting you from 'fight or flight' to rest and digest.
Why This Method Works
- Personalization: No cookie-cutter group flows. I build a roadmap based on your medical history.
- Breathwork Integration: Every movement is paired with intention, regulating your system from the inside out.
- Accessible Recovery: Whether you are dealing with chronic pain, hormonal imbalances, or just the burnout of city life, this technique provides a structured, scientific path to feeling better.
AthaYog Living
I am Sharath. I have spent the last decade shifting the focus from 'doing' yoga to 'feeling' it. In my sessions at AthaYog, we don't just stretch; we fix, align, and restore—helping you find that nemmadi (peace) amidst the city chaos.
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