--- title: "Hip Opening & Forward Folds Yoga Workshops in Gurgaon" description: "Master forward folds and hip openers with guided alignment. Join Devender Bhardwaj’s traditional Hatha yoga workshops in Gurgaon for safe, deep stretching." canonical: https://mytribe.in/devenderyogis/specialized-yoga-workshops/hip-opening-forward-folds last_updated: 2025-09-22 --- # Hip Opening & Forward Folds Workshops Tribe Verified · Authentic Hatha yoga in Gurgaon studio By [Devender Bhardwaj](https://mytribe.in/devenderyogis) · In-person at AumYogaShala studio in Gurugram · ₹1,000 per person / per workshop (estimate) Part of [Specialized Yoga Workshops](https://mytribe.in/devenderyogis/specialized-yoga-workshops). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/devenderyogis/specialized-yoga-workshops/gallery) Deepen your practice with structured forward folds and safe hip-opening techniques using traditional Hatha methods and prop-assisted alignment. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Here I demonstrate Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Fold). I teach the importance of using Uddiyana Bandha to lengthen the spine from the tailbone forward, rather than rounding the back.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d8862da4-697c-46c9-b160-fcde9b53e243) - [Video: A class of dedicated students working on Hanumanasana (full splits). We use props like blocks to support the hips and ensure the stretch is safe and effective.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d0ed85da-54f9-44b1-95a7-a575fe94a9be) - [Video: Students practicing a wide-legged split variation, focusing on opening the inner thighs and hamstrings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/19a8a86d-a9f7-4101-a207-0cebc465dcfb) - [Video: A full class practicing Hanumanasana. The focus and dedication in the room are palpable as students work at their individual edges.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/523b87d0-5d2a-49ab-802c-d1c9ed626fbb) - [Video: Students using blocks under their hips for support in Hanumanasana, allowing them to hold the pose and breathe into the stretch.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eaa538ce-bed4-49d0-9a2a-ba94fa9305f5) - [Video: Students in Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose) with a forward fold, a deep stretch for the inner thighs and groin.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eee631a5-c349-4966-95e2-d82dd86640df) - [Video: Using blocks under the hands in Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide-Legged Forward Bend) to maintain a long spine.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7e3f22bc-72de-406f-9262-9ba9231705cc) - [Video: A class practices Paschimottanasana, using blocks to elevate the hips if needed, which facilitates a deeper forward bend.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9665cabf-2f44-4da1-be60-4e28361da6d6) - [Video: Students working on Hanumanasana, with some achieving the full split and others using props for support.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c8dfc21b-1e0f-4afc-bf1b-bfb7fb2fc62b) - [Video: A class practices Krounchasana (Heron Pose), an intense seated hamstring stretch.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/536f4945-d532-435e-9e97-8635e53b4091) - [Video: Using the wall for support in a standing split variation, which helps to deepen the stretch while maintaining balance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6be293b7-17ad-4774-b21b-1e7b3477f721) - [Video: Students use bolsters to support their torso in Upavistha Konasana (Wide-Angled Seated Forward Bend), allowing for a restorative release.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5b40d9e9-e602-47d8-b01a-a4af63771016) - [Video: A class practices Prasarita Padottanasana, a wide-legged forward fold that stretches the hamstrings and inner thighs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4eb446f8-aa14-448a-af2c-7ac5ccb47ce1) - [Video: Students practicing Kurmasana (Tortoise Pose), a deep forward fold and hip opener that requires significant flexibility.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0d0ad7e6-9298-4194-a5e7-0b5669e959d2) - [Video: A class works on Yoganidrasana (Yogic Sleep Pose), an advanced asana that involves bringing both legs behind the head.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8f445c86-8882-419f-abab-4895df24635a) - [Video: A wide shot of the class in a side-split forward fold, showing synchronized effort.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a00fcba7-c2b0-40f0-ab7a-f84bdc6f5086) - [Video: Students holding Hanumanasana, demonstrating the progress that comes with consistent practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a0e2ae2c-b0e8-4479-a20a-d60c6486ba68) - [Video: A class practices a variation of Krounchasana (Heron Pose), focusing on keeping the spine long.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/314d1922-36e5-45de-a617-e9ad224966aa) - [Video: Students using straps in a standing forward bend to deepen the stretch.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/386b3fc4-e4ee-434b-a83c-952476e1d068) - [Video: A student demonstrates great flexibility in Samakonasana (Side Splits).](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b8d097f5-7174-4924-9c64-7df9bae42d34) - [Video: On the banks of the Ganga, students practice Urdhva Prasarita Ekapadasana (Standing Splits).](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/04c4f7c1-b7a3-4acc-b5f4-502fa5f823f3) - [Video: A class of students working on their Hanumanasana (front splits).](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/13c1355f-69bc-4327-9ae6-ba86c2e0c126) - [Video: Students in Marichyasana C, a seated twist that also works on hip flexibility.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bc9f0854-ae76-46c2-8428-2d4cd80a8f0f) - [Video: A student demonstrates Visvamitrasana, a challenging standing pose that combines a split, a twist, and an arm balance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0711cbc7-4123-447c-9884-9004bf37e1a7) - [Video: Students practicing a wide-legged split, focusing on hip flexibility.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ae3e4e44-0fe6-4b2d-a788-69d8077e6f86) - [Video: A class works on Krounchasana (Heron Pose), a deep seated hamstring stretch.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/58bc1cf2-5f0c-4ca9-beb8-d741114c8c13) - [Video: Students holding Hanumanasana, showing the different levels of flexibility within the class.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b40eb5c3-c1eb-4837-a2eb-becb0311583e) - [Video: Students using bolsters and blocks to support a deep forward fold in Kurmasana (Tortoise Pose).](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0744e7a3-0514-4ccd-904c-f16080d52f35) - [Video: A class focused on achieving Hanumanasana, with students at various stages of the pose.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d641dc23-2dc5-49cd-bf11-936807db4b95) - [Video: Students holding a variation of Hanumanasana with a squared hip alignment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c16bbfaa-0d9d-46c0-a9d8-b29c67996241) - [Video: A class works on a lizard pose variation, a deep hip and quad stretch.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7ff8bfad-4e00-45a5-b082-bd4021713a76) - [Video: Students practice Upavistha Konasana (wide-angled seated forward bend), another great hip opener.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/04ac94a2-8140-4f6d-a83a-9b60a7062e84) - [Video: Using straps to assist in a seated leg stretch, helping to lengthen the hamstrings safely.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fb5d1e80-4023-4df5-8ba8-d217357be116) ## About Hip Opening & Forward Folds Many students try to force forward folds by rounding the back, which compresses the spine rather than stretching the hamstrings. In my classes, we use props like blocks and belts not as a crutch, but as tools to maintain skeletal alignment, allowing you to access the hips safely without strain. ### Understanding the Fold True forward folding is about lengthening the spine from the tailbone to the occipital bone, not just touching your toes. When we practice postures like Paschimottanasana, the focus remains on the extension of the umbilical area using Uddiyana Bandha. Without this lock, you risk lower back injury rather than the intended release in the posterior chain. ### The Role of Props in Hip Opening In poses like Hanumanasana (full splits) or Kurmasana, we often encounter resistance in the hip capsule or hamstrings. I teach students to use wall ropes, bolsters, and wooden blocks to create a stable, supportive environment. This allows the body to relax enough to release deep-seated tension. Props are not a shortcut; they are intelligent tools that allow for correct adjustment and alignment when the body is not yet ready for the full expression of the asana. ### Our Workshop Focus We dedicate our weekend sessions to the anatomy of the pelvis and spine. You will learn to: * Use blocks to elevate the hips in seated folds, preventing the pelvis from tilting backward. * Incorporate wall support to deepen standing splits and improve balance. * Practice restorative sequences with bolsters to safely open the inner thighs. My studio in DLF Phase 5 is a space for serious practice. Whether you are working toward your first split or refining an advanced tortoise pose, the method is the same: rigorous, alignment-focused, and consistent. ## About Devender Bhardwaj I’m Devender. My practice and teaching are built on the path of Sanatan Dharma, where we treat asanas as a serious, disciplined science. If you come to my studio in DLF Phase 5, you will find no gimmicks, just direct alignment cues and the support you need to push your practice safely. 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