Advanced Yoga Alignment and Traditional Practice
A direct look at my teaching philosophy, covering everything from complex inversions to foundational alignment and the spiritual discipline of Sanatan Dharma.
This is the result of dedicated *abhyasa*, or self-practice. In my workshops, I teach the alignment and strength-building techniques required to achieve stability and grace in challenging inversions like this handstand, or Adho Mukha Vrksasana.
I believe in direct, hands-on guidance. Here, I am assisting a student in safely approaching Purna Chakrasana, ensuring his upper back is engaged correctly to prevent injury and deepen the backbend.
A moment of collective focus in our inversion workshop. My students work on various stages of Sirsasana (Headstand), building strength and balance in a supportive group setting.
Props are intelligent tools for learning. Here, I use a chair, blocks, and a strap to refine the alignment of Pincha Mayurasana (Forearm Stand), ensuring the shoulders are stable and the spine is long.
This is Nauli Kriya, an advanced abdominal cleansing technique. It is a powerful practice for digestive health, demonstrating that yoga goes far beyond physical postures into the subtle, internal workings of the body.
Even in a foundational pose like Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog), precise alignment is key. I provide physical adjustments to help students feel the correct extension from their hands to their hips.
Flexibility is earned through consistent and safe practice. In this class, students work on Hanumanasana (the splits), using props as needed to support their journey into this deep hip-opening asana.
Taking our practice to the banks of the river Ganga in Rishikesh. Connecting with nature and the spiritual roots of yoga is an essential part of the journey, as we practice Natarajasana together.
To improve Chakrasana (Wheel Pose), we often use the wall to work on upper back mobility. In this self-practice, I focus on rolling the upper arms inward and moving the chest forward to create a more even arch.
Before the physical practice begins, we center ourselves. I often start workshops by sharing the philosophy and intention behind the asanas, connecting our movements to the deeper purpose of yoga.
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My sessions are not for casual stretching. We spend 2.5 to 3 hours in workshops dissecting complex poses, often using Iyengar-style props like backless metal chairs, wall ropes, and bolsters to correct your skeletal alignment. If you are struggling with a specific transition or have a recurring pain point, we address that with a mechanics-first approach in our small group sessions.
Yoga is a spiritual journey. In my studio at AumYogaShala in DLF Phase 5, we keep the space simple—no distractions, just room to practice. Whether we are working on inversions like Pincha Mayurasana or holding foundational poses, the focus remains on abhyasa, or consistent self-practice.
I do not teach flow just for the sake of movement. We go deep.
- Anatomical Focus: Every workshop starts with theory, breaking down the pelvic diaphragm or spinal mobility. This helps you understand why your body responds a certain way in a pose.
- Intelligent Props: I use a prop-heavy approach. If you cannot reach the floor in Trikonasana, we use a block. If your spine needs support in a backbend, we use wall ropes. This is not cheating; it is a way to access the pose safely while your body builds the required strength.
- Cleansing Practices: Advanced practitioners will see us working on techniques like Nauli Kriya for digestive health, a practice I teach with caution and precision.
If you have been practicing for a while and feel stuck on a specific plateau—like headstands or deep splits—or if you are a teacher looking to understand manual adjustments, my sessions provide that technical breakdown. We do not chase the perfect pose; we chase the correct movement that makes the practice sustainable for your body.
Devender Bhardwaj
I am Devender, a student of Sanatan Dharma. I do not believe in quick fixes; I believe in the rigor of traditional Hatha and Ashtanga. My job is to guide you through the technical discipline of yoga so you can find stability on and off the mat.
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