Mastering Asanas with Precision Alignment

Here I demonstrate an improvisation of Tadasana using the wall and ropes. The wall provides feedback for your alignment, while the ropes assist in lifting the arms in Urdhva Hastasana without shoulder pain. This is how we make poses accessible.

In this video, I teach the preparation and full expression of Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose) arms. I guide you through mobilizing the shoulders safely before attempting to clasp the hands, which opens the chest and relieves cervical spine stiffness.

This is an improvisation of Gomukhasana using a belt. If your shoulders are stiff, the belt acts as an extension of your arms, allowing you to work towards the full pose without injury. With daily practice, your fingers will eventually meet.

Here I teach Paschim Namaskar (Reverse Prayer Pose). I explain the Tadasana foundation and how to safely bring the hands into the prayer position behind the back, moving them up the spine to open the shoulders and chest.

This is an improvisation of Paschim Namaskar for those with stiff shoulders. Using a rope attached to a wall or grill allows you to work on the hand position without straining your wrists or shoulders, gradually increasing your range of motion.

Awaken your body and calm your mind with the precision of Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose). This student demonstrates the balance, extension, and openness required for this pose, a journey to inner peace.

"Practice asanas by creating space in the muscles and skin." This quote is embodied in this image of me practicing a variation of Bharadvajasana (a seated twist). The pose creates space in the spine and opens the shoulders.

This is Trikonasana (Triangle Pose). The student demonstrates the correct alignment, with extension through the sides of the body and an open chest. This is a foundational standing pose we focus on in our classes.

Two students practice Trikonasana (Triangle Pose) in sync by our serene pond. This image shows the elegance and strength that comes from a deep connection to the practice and the outdoors.