--- title: "Creative Yoga Practice with Props in Delhi | Delhi Ashtanga Yoga Shala" description: "Master complex asanas with props like ropes, chairs, and blocks. Join our small-batch yoga workshops in Delhi for safe, guided, and effective practice." canonical: https://mytribe.in/delhi_ashtanga_yoga_shala/yoga-workshops-and-retreats/creative-practice-with-props last_updated: 2025-09-21 --- # Deepen Your Asanas with Creative Prop Practice Tribe Verified · 10,000+ students trained in Delhi By [Ashtanga Yoga Shala](https://mytribe.in/delhi_ashtanga_yoga_shala) · At studios in Vikaspuri & Dwarka · ₹700 per person (estimate) Part of [Yoga Workshops and Retreats](https://mytribe.in/delhi_ashtanga_yoga_shala/yoga-workshops-and-retreats). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/delhi_ashtanga_yoga_shala/yoga-workshops-and-retreats/gallery) Props aren't a sign of weakness—they are tools for intelligence. Join our sessions to explore your practice using ropes, chairs, and blocks for safe, aligned progress. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Inhale peace, exhale stress. Here, a student is using wall ropes to decompress her spine and open her shoulders. I am there to guide her into the pose safely, showing how props can help us achieve what seems impossible.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1a4d8a94-40c6-4d32-ae78-a8e116be0310) - [Video: When your body starts to flow, it becomes like music. This is me exploring movement with the wall ropes, a practice that builds incredible upper body strength and spinal flexibility.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a9b79e90-4d0e-4a45-b3f4-52f0abb3dc0c) - [Video: This student is gracefully moving through a sequence using the wall ropes. This type of practice, often called rope yoga, helps to create space in the body and allows for deep, supported stretches.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/11882b31-0ccd-4f1b-805e-6e3e9341737e) - [Video: A yogi is someone who practices yoga. Here, two passionate yogis are using the wall ropes for a supported inversion, which helps to improve circulation and calm the nervous system.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2763c98b-67dd-416f-8295-19425613ee00) - [Video: Well done. This student is enjoying the benefits of a supported inversion using the wall ropes. This is a fantastic way to experience the benefits of being upside down without any pressure on the neck or head.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5555bb3c-452e-4875-b9f0-3455a3de79ae) - [Video: This is an advanced forward bend technique using a chair. Standing on the chair allows for a deeper hamstring stretch and helps in understanding the correct pelvic tilt for forward folds.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1aaf99eb-adcc-4311-922b-1e97f95ec2ef) - [Video: Here, a student is practicing a jump-through from a forward bend on a chair. This dynamic movement is part of the Ashtanga tradition and builds core strength and control. "Great, awesome."](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5101caa7-90d9-4017-b328-6592af422ce7) - [Video: You can see the change now. On her second day, this student is already finding more depth in her forward bend with my guidance and the use of a chair. Props make progress accessible.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7a3e16ba-3191-4f5c-ba99-d1b39f8de428) - [Video: "Bahut badhiya. Great, great, great." This student is showing wonderful progress in his forward bend, using the chair to go deeper while I provide support and encouragement.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c59befa0-3f8c-4e19-8ed7-112ee71932d6) - [Video: This is the starting position for the advanced forward bend technique on a chair. It demonstrates the importance of setting up correctly to practice safely and effectively.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a415b548-d52b-43b2-93b0-534aa0724074) - [Video: For people who find forward bending tough, this wall-supported technique is one of the easiest ways to improve. Using a block for feedback, this student is working on her hamstring and lower back flexibility.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7bf353e1-07f2-4545-ba3e-f6d8c1171751) ## About Creative Practice with Props Often, the only thing standing between you and a challenging pose isn't strength—it's simply geometry and support. Whether it's using a chair to find the correct pelvic tilt in a forward fold or ropes to decompress your spine in an inversion, props act as a teacher for your body. They allow you to hold postures longer, align safely, and build the foundation required to eventually perform them without support. Many people view props as a sign of weakness, but in our studio, we see them as tools for exploration. When you use a wooden chair or wall ropes, you are not skipping the hard work; you are learning how your muscles should engage. ### Forward Bending with Chairs We often see students struggling with rounded backs in forward folds. By practicing on a chair, you can maintain a straight spine while accessing the hamstring stretch safely. It removes the fear of falling and allows the nervous system to relax into the pose, making progress much faster than forcing it. ### Inversions and Decompression Wall ropes are game-changers for alignment. For those who find headstands or shoulder stands intimidating, the ropes provide stability and security. They create traction in the spine, relieving pressure that gravity puts on your discs daily, and helping you gain confidence before moving to free-standing poses. ### Our Methodology Our approach is grounded in the Ashtanga Vinyasa tradition. You will hear us counting in Sanskrit—*Ekam, dve, trini*—but you will also hear us laughing. We keep batch sizes small (10 to 15 people) because safety is non-negotiable. Whether you are at our Vikaspuri studio or Dwarka Mor, the goal remains the same: steady progress over quick results. Props allow us to bridge the gap between where your body is today and where it is capable of going tomorrow. ## About Ashtanga Yoga Shala We believe yoga is for everyone, regardless of your current flexibility. We keep it real, stay consistent, and ensure you have the support you need—be it a prop or a helping hand—to grow safely. 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