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# Supported Yoga Alignment with Props in Delhi

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Props are not a crutch, they are the bridge between your current ability and your goals. From yoga wheels to wall ropes, here is how we use tools to help you deepen your practice safely.

## Photos and videos

- [Video: Who says leg day is only for the gym? We use yoga blocks for wall sits to build serious endurance and strength in the legs, adding a fun challenge to the practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/299b4e33-c7df-4d12-9c45-95560279eb52)
- [Video: Our back-bending chairs are a game-changer for spinal flexibility. We provide hands-on adjustments to ensure you are opening your back safely and effectively.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/af96f253-851a-4556-a8c7-896bb0b86d2e)
- [Video: Practice is the only shortcut. Here, we use a chair to assist a student in a deep forward bend, demonstrating our philosophy of using props to make progress safely and consistently.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/21540589-6453-41e1-9044-035686035818)
- [Video: With the help of a strap and personalized guidance, this student is working on opening his shoulders and deepening his backbend. This is how we build flexibility with 'Jazba' (passion).](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/89793b47-ea65-40bb-89bf-923d04ad26bf)
- [Video: This sequence shows how we use props to break down a complex pose. By practicing with a chair and blocks, you can build the strength and flexibility needed for the final asana. Practice, practice, practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bfd7f14f-3985-4fda-ad0f-a01e62cad982)
- [Video: A partner and a block can provide the support needed for a deep Prasarita Padottanasana. This assisted stretch helps to safely increase hamstring and spine flexibility.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/71de3e0d-f742-405d-97f6-f5eb5fe41903)
- [Video: This video shows an advanced backbend using a chair for support. This technique allows for a deep opening of the thoracic spine while keeping the lower back safe.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/051a593d-a4d5-4783-af45-a7baa17d6be7)
- [Video: Age is just a number when you have dedication. This student uses a yoga wheel and block to work on core strength and balance, proving that regular practice brings amazing results.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/911ec939-a2d0-4e1f-b8a0-ea741540df6b)
- [Video: We use chairs to help students achieve poses like the full cobra (Bhujangasana). This prop provides support and allows for a deeper, more controlled backbend.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5580a801-09df-4715-a3ec-76c467275513)
- [Video: You are as young as your spine is flexible. We use chairs and hands-on adjustments to guide students into advanced backbends, improving mobility and posture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/57086447-f290-45bf-9bc3-410574b38eef)
- [Video: A yoga wheel and blocks provide the perfect support for a young student learning advanced backbends. We ensure the setup is safe and effective for little bodies.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a8ebba38-e877-4247-b0f7-780120e55be3)
- [Video: Here we guide a student through a deep backbend using a yoga wheel. I give clear instructions like 'ruko ruko ruko' to ensure they move slowly and safely into the pose.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/174b91f9-40d9-4118-92d0-2161d9deb494)
- [Video: Using a yoga wheel for support, a student works on a deep backbend. My instructions, 'Catch your legs', guide them to the final expression of the pose.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7c0e1570-6f42-4e65-bf07-3e9bc28a50b0)
- [Video: Even our youngest students learn to use props correctly. Here, a child uses a yoga wheel and blocks for a supported backbend, building a foundation for a safe practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/08c0934c-b079-43d3-91fa-b8e1f9da5048)
- [Video: Yoga blocks are essential for poses like Hanumanasana (the splits). They provide support, allowing students to work on their flexibility gradually and without injury.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/05920803-24c8-414b-9fa9-3b27c7a9914c)
- [Video: This video shows various ways we use props in our classes, from seated forward bends with blocks to advanced forward bends using a chair for added depth.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ed13d87f-40f1-4167-87a9-d08bd2352de5)
- [Video: A strap is an excellent tool for learning drop-backs. We provide support and verbal cues, 'Straight your arms', to help students build the strength and confidence to go up and down smoothly.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/be43482b-dbd5-4686-9cd8-98b2184481f0)
- [Video: We use straps to teach proper alignment and build trust in backbends. With a little support and encouragement, students are often surprised by what they can achieve.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/63c8640e-4400-4b01-b5a3-d7a1ee60ec2a)
- [Video: Learning to drop back requires focus and trust. We are right there to provide physical support and verbal cues, 'Focus more', helping students master this challenging transition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/31a1c30f-7ea1-4ac0-809c-661ba3a23ece)
- [Video: Students use blocks to support their chest and chin in this heart-opening pose. This modification helps to improve shoulder flexibility and posture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/acd8d8dc-70b9-4836-87e0-962efd8ad0de)
- [Video: This is my demonstration of an advanced forward bend technique using a chair. This method allows for a deeper stretch of the hamstrings and spine.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a415b548-d52b-43b2-93b0-534aa0724074)
- [Video: You can see the difference props make. By using a chair, this student is able to achieve a much deeper forward bend on her second day. 'You can see the change now.'](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7a3e16ba-3191-4f5c-ba99-d1b39f8de428)
- [Video: With hands-on assistance, this student practices a deep forward bend from a chair. This supported variation helps to build confidence and increase flexibility safely.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c59befa0-3f8c-4e19-8ed7-112ee71932d6)
- [Video: A student demonstrates great progress, moving from a supported forward bend on a chair into a dynamic jump forward. This shows how props help build strength for advanced transitions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5101caa7-90d9-4017-b328-6592af422ce7)
- [Video: Using a chair for a standing forward bend helps to isolate the hamstring stretch. We guide students to 'look forward' and maintain a straight spine for maximum benefit.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1aaf99eb-adcc-4311-922b-1e97f95ec2ef)
- [Video: We combine multiple props like a chair, wheel, and blocks to create a setup for a very advanced backbend. This shows our expertise in using tools for safe progression.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bd010af0-a68d-4e07-9629-948d3d0cdc74)
- [Video: A strap and wall ropes are used here to work on an advanced standing split variation. This combination of props allows for a deep, supported stretch.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6cb33d1e-26a1-493a-a7b2-c2233baf037f)
- [Video: This is one of the easiest ways to improve your forward bending. Using the wall and a block helps you to use gravity to your advantage for a deep, passive stretch.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7bf353e1-07f2-4545-ba3e-f6d8c1171751)
- [Video: Two students use the wall and blocks for a synchronized side bend. This is a great way to open up the side body and improve spinal mobility.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d20bb2df-85ee-49e5-ab7f-7521da93bda3)
- [Video: Using a block in Utkatasana (chair pose) helps to engage the inner thighs and maintain proper alignment. It's a simple modification that makes the pose more effective.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3dacded0-75c4-4b04-96b2-fbe1c7b00780)
- [Video: The wall ladder and resistance bands are excellent tools for increasing flexibility and strength. We offer a variety of props to keep your practice evolving.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/50defca7-207c-4477-9d31-932868b8b7e1)

## About Props for Progress: Supported Alignment

If you are struggling to reach that full backbend or deep forward fold, you are not failing, you are simply missing the right tool. In my studio, we do not force progress. We use metal chairs for spinal traction, blocks to lengthen your reach, and wall ropes for deep joint opening. This approach helps you hold poses longer and align better, letting gravity and support do the heavy lifting while you focus on your breath.

### Why Props Change Your Practice
Many students think using a block or a strap means they aren't 'doing' yoga properly. That is the opposite of the truth. When you use a prop to find the correct alignment, you prevent injury and open up space in your body that stiffness usually blocks.

### Our Prop-Based Approach
* **Chair Yoga for Traction:** We use sturdy metal chairs to support your back during deep bends. This takes the pressure off the lower lumbar region, allowing you to focus on thoracic spine mobility.
* **Wall Ropes (Kurunta):** A classic method we use here in our Delhi studios. Ropes provide traction that your own hands simply cannot, letting you decompress the spine while hanging securely.
* **Yoga Wheels:** These are not just for photos. We use them to safely move into backbends, providing a stable, curved surface that supports your spine through the entire range of motion.

### The 'Practice, Practice, Practice' Philosophy
My teaching is simple: *Ekam, dve, trini*... we count, we breathe, and we use tools to sustain that rhythm. Consistency is better than perfection. If you are a beginner scared of jumping into poses or an advanced practitioner looking to refine your technique, these tools will help you find depth without the strain.

Come for a session. Bring your *jazba* (passion), and we will handle the alignment.

## About Ashtanga Yoga Shala

I see yoga as something alive that moves with you, which is why I never want a student to feel stuck. At my shala, we laugh, we use props to make the impossible feel achievable, and we always stay true to the traditional count.

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