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title: "Online Iyengar Yoga Classes for Precision & Alignment - mytribe"
description: "Join live Online Iyengar Yoga Classes with a certified teacher and direct disciple of B.K.S. Iyengar. Master alignment and build strength using props in the authentic BKS Iyengar method. Perfect for dedicated students seeking technical instruction. Sign up today!"
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# Online Iyengar Yoga Classes in Bengaluru

By [Madhava R](https://mytribe.in/madhava_r__yoga) · I teach live online Iyengar Yoga classes where I guide you step by step with props, focusing on correct technique and alignment for real progress.

## Locations

Live online classes via Zoom

Also available online.

## Pricing guide (estimates)

These are indicative prices based on provider's past work. Enquire now to find out final quote.

### Live Online Membership (12 Sessions)

3 classes per week via Zoom featuring real-time verbal adjustments and strict anatomical focus.

Typically ₹1,200-1,500 per month (estimate)

#### Schedule & Format
*   **Frequency:** 12 live interactive sessions per month (3 classes per week).
*   **Duration:** 60 minutes of intense practice per session with strict start/end times.
*   **Platform:** Live two-way video via Zoom App (Camera must be on for corrections).

#### Instruction Style
*   **Teacher:** Taught directly by Madhava R (45+ years experience, direct disciple of B.K.S. Iyengar).
*   **Methodology:** Old-school, authoritative teaching style focused on precise alignment and anatomy.
*   **Feedback:** Direct, blunt verbal adjustments to correct posture immediately.

#### Monthly Curriculum Cycle
*   **Week 1:** Standing Poses & Basics.
*   **Week 2:** Forward Bends & Twists.
*   **Week 3:** Backbends.
*   **Week 4:** Pranayama, Restorative & Inversions.

#### Requirements & Setup
*   **Production:** Simple home-based streaming setup using mobile camera and ambient audio.
*   **Props:** Users must possess their own yoga chair, wooden bricks, belt, and bolster. The class focuses on how to use them, not providing them.

## About Online Iyengar Yoga Classes

### My Yoga Journey

I’ve been doing Iyengar Yoga for nearly half a century. Learned straight from my Guruji, Dr. B.K.S. Iyengar, so what I teach is the real deal. This isn’t just about touching your toes - it’s about building mental grit and a body that can handle life’s knocks.

### Iyengar Approach

The method is all about precision - not rushed, not flashy. Every asana gets attention. We look at how your feet land, how your spine sits, whether your breath is steady. If you’re after flexibility, sure, you’ll get it, but more importantly, you’ll build strength and immunity. It’s a slow burn, but it works.

### How Classes Run

Classes happen live on Zoom. I demo, then guide you step by step. You’ll hear things like, “Inhale, Urdhva Hastasana,” “Exhale, Uttanasana.” Props are big here - chairs, blocks, belts, ropes, whatever you have at home. Hagga bittu hidibeku (hold the rope tight). Mistakes happen, no stress, practice sorts it out.

### Who Should Join

If you want to know the nuts and bolts of each posture and not just breeze through, you’ll fit right in. We go deep, not just wide. You’ll work hard, but you’ll see results in body and mind.

### Schedule

Two batches: Morning (Tue, Thu, Sat, 6:30-7:30 AM IST) and Evening (Mon, Wed, Fri, 6:30-7:30 PM IST). All online, all live.

## Highlights

Browse through Madhava R's best work.

### [Featured](https://mytribe.in/madhava_r__yoga/online-iyengar-yoga-classes/featured)

- [Video: This is a demonstration from a class at Bellur, Guruji's birthplace. Notice the use of the ropes. In Iyengar yoga, we do not passively rest on props. You must actively engage. I instruct students to pull the rope, hold it tight, and use it to correct and deepen the posture. This is the level of detail we bring to every asana.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6f5b6827-78a5-439d-97df-faa1173c363d)
- ![Here I am demonstrating a variation of Shirshasana (Headstand), using the wall for balance and alignment. This is Parsvaika Pada Shirshasana. The wall is a tool, a teacher. It provides feedback so you can understand the correct extension and rotation in the pose without fear of falling.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ffacf411-3cdb-4d12-bb18-7a6ba96d83f4)
- ![This is Veerabhadrasana 3 (Warrior 3 Pose) performed with the support of a chair. The chair allows you to hold the asana, focus on extending the spine and back leg, and build strength without compromising the alignment. This is how we make advanced postures accessible and safe for practice at home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a5e0c83a-fdfe-4125-ba82-a829c450c68c)
- [Video: A demonstration of the Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation) sequence as taught in my online classes. I guide you through each step with the correct Sanskrit name and breath count, from Urdhva Hastasana to Adho Mukha Shvanasana. The focus is on precision and deliberate movement, not speed.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/390891a0-1ca3-4677-ac4a-c39ae4f09ed1)
- ![This is a photograph of me with my Guruji, Dr. B.K.S. Iyengar. I learned this yoga directly from him. The knowledge I share is from this pure lineage, passed down through decades of dedicated practice and study at his side.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0f396179-b4d8-41c5-8561-144010896822)
- [Video: This video shows several variations of Shirshasana (Headstand) using a rope tied to a window. The rope provides traction and support, allowing for a longer, more stable hold in the inversion. This is an example of how we adapt the practice using simple props available at home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f9d97ce4-7985-44b5-82f0-07ff3af68df4)
- ![Padmasana, or the Lotus Pose. This is a fundamental seated posture for meditation and pranayama. Achieving stability and comfort here requires consistent work on the hips and knees. It is a pose of stillness and focus, reflecting the mental discipline we cultivate.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7a71bf63-a4fb-4aeb-9b14-f272c3c36efb)
- ![A seated twist, Marichyasana, performed with a bolster and a block. The props help to lift the spine and provide support, allowing for a deeper and more correct twist. This precision ensures the twist benefits the internal organs and spinal column effectively.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5ac90408-ded3-4199-8e0a-c81f223d605a)

### [My Guru, My Lineage](https://mytribe.in/madhava_r__yoga/online-iyengar-yoga-classes/my-guru-my-lineage)

- ![A moment with Guruji. His presence was formidable, and his knowledge of the body and the yoga sutras was unparalleled. To learn from him was to understand the true depth of this subject.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7696203b-7cdd-41d7-a0f9-25f1458dab77)
- ![Standing beside Guruji during an event. Being his disciple meant observing, listening, and practicing with unwavering dedication. What I teach in my online classes is a continuation of his life's work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2e831f5e-b579-4a13-b073-2d9a687e5898)
- ![A portrait of Guruji on his 102nd birthday. His energy and vitality, even in his later years, were a direct result of his lifelong, disciplined yoga practice. He was living proof of its power.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8999d91b-a524-44aa-9b3d-e0ccdec43476)
- ![Another cherished photograph of Dr. B.K.S. Iyengar. His teachings emphasize that yoga is a practical science, meant to be experienced in your own body. This is the principle that guides my classes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/04b230f3-41c2-47f8-8603-12a327a3edfc)

### [Chair Yoga: Support for Deeper Asanas](https://mytribe.in/madhava_r__yoga/online-iyengar-yoga-classes/chair-yoga-support-for-deeper-asanas)

- ![Chair Shirshasana (Headstand). Using two chairs creates a stable platform for the shoulders, removing pressure from the neck. This makes the king of asanas safer and allows you to focus on the alignment of the spine and legs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8ada3d28-734f-4916-bfa8-0ea3b62377f4)
- ![This is Chair Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand). The chair supports the back and pelvis, promoting the opening of the chest and ensuring the neck is not compressed. It is a restorative variation that provides all the benefits of the pose.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5ada63e7-15fa-4c8e-8614-8dd8feeec3b7)
- ![Veerabhadrasana 1 (Warrior 1) with the front thigh supported by a chair. This modification helps in squaring the hips and extending the spine upwards without straining the lower back.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4465d0d5-4e1a-4c7a-b510-c7e0c8fd8c2f)
- ![Veerabhadrasana 2 (Warrior 2) practiced on a chair. This variation is excellent for understanding the rotation of the torso and the alignment of the arms and legs while supporting the hips.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cd0f7dc3-0d01-4e80-aad4-145aac1c929c)
- ![Preparing for Pincha Mayurasana (Forearm Stand) using a chair and wall. The chair provides a target for the feet, helping to build the strength and confidence needed for the full inversion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/75cf7603-b67f-4c99-958e-05cf1c6f6549)
- ![Urdhva Mukha Shvanasana (Upward-Facing Dog) with hands on a chair. This elevates the torso, allowing for a deeper opening in the chest and shoulders while reducing pressure on the wrists.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/39b66871-1e42-42c2-a184-7c2e0818fb17)
- ![Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Pose) on a chair. This helps to learn the correct lateral extension of the spine and opening of the hip without bearing full body weight.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/affa27e9-1bf4-43cf-b242-325fa031fe61)
- ![Mayurasana (Peacock Pose) supported by a chair. The chair bears some of the body's weight, allowing you to build the immense core and arm strength required for this advanced arm balance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d06b1c90-b50b-4937-a12b-bebec1dba4e2)
- ![A seated Baddhakonasana (Bound Angle Pose) on a chair. This variation helps to open the hips and groin area while maintaining an upright, extended spine.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5e1e3454-29f0-453e-bd83-a949f3e3e486)
- ![Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose) with the forearm resting on a chair. The support allows you to focus on stacking the hips, opening the chest, and finding balance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9757acfd-a5d5-4337-a750-b80b4d549f2a)
- ![Eka Pada Prasaranaasana using a chair for support. This pose develops balance and hamstring flexibility. The chair helps stabilize the posture as you work on alignment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4174f928-731a-4dbb-a990-665af33e4909)
- ![Halasana (Plow Pose) with the back supported by a chair. This is a restorative approach to the pose, allowing the spine to release and lengthen without strain.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f8d27c4c-dc79-469e-a4b5-7f4b3c158ee9)
- ![Eka Pada Urdhva Dhanurasana (One-Legged Upward Bow Pose) with a chair, bolster, and belt. This shows how multiple props can be used to safely explore very advanced backbends.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/78b9a078-0b27-4b15-821b-aa7405f438fb)
- ![Vasisthasana (Side Plank Pose) with the leg lifted, using a chair for support. This builds oblique strength and balance, with the chair providing a stable foundation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/58221588-c4dd-434e-b822-77fcf2239712)
- ![A deep forward bend in Uttanasana, using the chair to extend the spine fully before folding. This teaches the correct action of hinging from the hips.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/41ed568b-1815-4f47-b80d-5e5d908898e3)
- ![Eka Pada Uttanasana (Standing Split) with the standing leg supported by a chair. This allows for a greater focus on lifting the extended leg and squaring the hips.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a5b7ca95-95dd-4780-a8c5-845ace41f735)
- ![A passive backbend over a chair with a bolster. This is a restorative pose that helps to open the chest and thoracic spine, improving posture and breathing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/24363b23-d762-42c6-93c9-100a79e7079b)
- ![A variation of Adho Mukha Vrksasana (Handstand) using a chair. The chair supports the pelvis, allowing you to work on shoulder stability and spinal extension.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3e484088-04a4-4baf-b578-bb1206f798eb)
- ![A supported shoulder stand variation, Salamba Sarvangasana, using a chair and blankets. This setup protects the neck and allows for a longer, more therapeutic hold.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8e177d65-bd98-49a7-8218-7f2ab129df0d)
- ![Viparita Karani (Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose) variation using a chair. This is a deeply restorative inversion that calms the nervous system and reduces fatigue.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7eee5dc4-6573-4b42-8887-29fbbf0826d1)
- ![Ardha Halasana (Half Plow Pose) with legs resting on a chair. This is an excellent preparation for full Halasana and Sarvangasana, teaching the body the correct alignment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5feef321-be2e-4a18-a877-4bea0c189a79)
- ![Viparita Shalabhasana (Inverted Locust Pose) with feet on a chair. This strengthens the entire back body, from the heels to the upper back.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d4cf9008-1266-4a03-95c0-752cf601b20e)
- ![The next stage of Pincha Mayurasana preparation, walking the feet onto the chair seat. This builds the strength in the shoulders and back required for the full pose.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c64a6f81-b184-497c-b9c0-bbd72eafa83b)
- ![Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana (Extended Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose) using a chair for leg support. This helps to work on hamstring flexibility while maintaining a stable, upright torso.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/556bb08a-7811-4b22-9eb5-3faebdf9df6e)
- ![A variation of Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide-Legged Forward Bend) using a chair to deepen the stretch and release the spine.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e668bb0e-277a-4489-afc8-bdb43ecda385)

### [Rope Work: Traction and Extension](https://mytribe.in/madhava_r__yoga/online-iyengar-yoga-classes/rope-work-traction-and-extension)

- ![Rope Shirshasana (Headstand). Here, the ropes support the body's weight, allowing the head to hang freely. This variation, known as hanging headstand, creates traction in the cervical spine and is deeply therapeutic.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d51a26ae-ec25-424c-b3bd-81631cfe4b8b)
- ![Rope Urdhva Mukha Shvanasana (Upward-Facing Dog). The ropes support the hips, allowing for a powerful opening of the chest and shoulders while the legs and spine are fully extended.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/61b96a7d-da9b-4051-9448-ca53f2b49f76)
- ![Viparita Dandasana (Inverted Staff Pose) in the ropes. This is an advanced backbend that creates a deep arch in the entire spine. The ropes provide the necessary support to hold the pose safely.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dc7da7db-613f-409e-aee7-22e6430011bd)
- ![Adho Mukha Shvanasana (Downward-Facing Dog) with rope support. The rope around the hips pulls the pelvis back and up, teaching the correct action for lengthening the spine.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/91fc4f62-6ab8-44df-87dd-26b4f9dc479b)
- ![Dhanurasana (Bow Pose) using the wall and a rope. The rope helps to lift the chest and deepen the backbend, while the feet against the wall provide stability.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8a730e9e-5510-41bd-b30c-32e2730772ce)
- ![A simple spinal elongation using the rope. This stretch helps to decompress the spine and is an excellent way to prepare the back for deeper work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cffbd4b6-8aef-4e25-abf2-e907a5ec5fe1)
- ![A supported backbend using the rope. This variation helps to open the upper back and shoulders, areas that are often tight from sitting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a372ddad-5711-435b-b35d-89d78c99eac3)
- ![Another view of Adho Mukha Shvanasana with rope assistance. Notice how the rope helps to shift the weight back towards the heels, deepening the stretch in the hamstrings and calves.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/411b647f-fc63-44f6-a635-5ad2ea394bb5)
- ![A variation of Rope Shirshasana, moving into Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose) legs. This combines the benefits of an inversion with a deep hip opening.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/361de041-69b8-46f5-9244-871b92aa07e0)
- ![Side view of Rope Shirshasana, showing the alignment of the body against the wall. The wall and ropes work together to ensure a safe and effective inversion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/19e4d408-195c-4424-b391-8c784d1d9857)

### [Foundational Asanas](https://mytribe.in/madhava_r__yoga/online-iyengar-yoga-classes/foundational-asanas)

- ![Parivrtta Trikonasana (Revolved Triangle Pose). This standing twist requires balance, hamstring flexibility, and spinal rotation. The block under the hand helps to keep the spine long.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/39a08505-7101-4c5c-939a-fb4c3d232c3d)
- ![Vrikshasana (Tree Pose). A classic balancing posture that builds focus and stability in the legs and hips. The key is to keep the hips level and the spine tall.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/526658e5-25ae-4795-a315-7ef9971b62fd)
- ![Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose), front view. This seated pose deeply stretches the hips, shoulders, and chest. The challenge is to keep the spine erect and the shoulders back.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aebb5b34-c87e-4062-bd0d-31bfe655c633)
- ![Paripurna Navasana (Full Boat Pose). This asana is a powerful tool for building core strength and mental endurance. The spine must remain straight, not rounded.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/521fa23d-309d-4bdd-b2dc-043b41791775)
- ![Adho Mukha Shvanasana (Downward-Facing Dog). This is a foundational pose that stretches and strengthens the entire body. The emphasis is on creating a long, straight line from the hands to the hips.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/35003a02-490d-4f76-937a-e01c9e143f72)
- ![Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide-Legged Forward Bend). This is an inversion that stretches the hamstrings and inner thighs while releasing tension in the back and neck.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/50013f3a-dc94-4f0c-9e97-ad768b63f4f4)
- ![Ardha Chakrasana (Half Wheel Pose). A standing backbend that opens the chest and shoulders and improves spinal flexibility. It is an essential preparation for deeper backbends.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6efd6324-b166-4ac4-9679-74893c9f6fe2)
- ![Chakrasana (Wheel Pose) or Urdhva Dhanurasana, performed against a wall. The wall provides support to walk the hands down, building strength and confidence for the full backbend.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7770190f-f48f-4399-9490-84e9a0d258c2)
- ![Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose). A deep seated twist that tones the abdominal organs and increases spinal flexibility.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/811187a9-a55b-4f06-bed0-739966504961)
- ![Kurmasana (Tortoise Pose). A deep forward bend that requires significant flexibility in the hips and hamstrings. It has a calming and introspective effect on the mind.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5cd7e88b-a24c-4d26-838f-6b4a002ddb5d)
- ![Dhanurasana (Bow Pose). This backbend strengthens the back muscles, opens the chest and shoulders, and improves posture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/20ed02ff-fa38-4e18-92bd-7cef72b05880)
- ![Krounchasana (Heron Pose). An intense seated hamstring stretch that also requires core strength to keep the torso upright.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4540face-a175-440f-9ffe-4a54f2180520)
- ![Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose), back view. This angle shows the clasping of the hands, which is a key element for opening the shoulder joints.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f4618098-6fad-4968-8e60-adfe43c3c389)
- ![Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose), side view. This profile view highlights the importance of maintaining an upright posture and lifting the chest.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8da62f7c-8353-48b8-a29b-fe3a6fbc3de5)
- ![Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Pose) with a block. The block brings the floor closer, allowing for full extension of the side body without collapsing the chest.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cd779166-3261-438f-9d3b-35985209d3ee)
- ![Urdhva Mukha Paschimottanasana. A challenging variation of boat pose that deeply stretches the hamstrings while testing core strength and balance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3a49c009-a9c5-4a5c-bf4e-33728e97e4e7)
- ![Viparita Karani (Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose) with a block for support under the sacrum. This is a simple, restorative inversion that calms the nervous system.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0786b914-31d8-4ab6-9a01-93295fd25b7e)
- ![A variation of Kurmasana (Tortoise Pose), focusing on one side. This helps to work into the hip and hamstring flexibility required for the full pose.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/185c6b62-4ce6-41ce-8c53-21bb8bc81035)
- ![Viparita Karani without wall support. This variation requires more core engagement to hold the legs up, strengthening the abdomen while providing restorative benefits.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fe71b678-25f0-4279-9782-49c33d887d78)
- ![Adho Mukha Vrikshasana (Handstand) against a wall. The wall provides safety and support, allowing you to build the shoulder and arm strength necessary for balancing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0548e97a-1b9a-45d1-8830-d8c21bcb7c29)
- ![Vaataayanasana (Horse Pose). A challenging standing balance that requires deep hip opening and stability in the standing leg.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7bebe95b-dd19-43b9-b1be-23f86092eee1)
- ![Viparita Shalabhasana (Inverted Locust Pose) with feet on the wall. This variation strengthens the back muscles and prepares the body for arm balances and deeper backbends.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c6b3f021-29b9-4b2f-960d-a887fa1c182e)
- ![Gorakshasana (Yogi Gorakhnath's Pose). An advanced seated balancing pose that requires extreme flexibility in the hips, knees, and ankles.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/62944133-34c6-4687-ad29-bd6ebe3bbe76)
- ![Prasarita Padottanasana with the head on the floor and hands between the feet, showing a deeper stage of the forward bend.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fa6376af-b4cb-48a6-8bb2-b7df62a933e4)
- ![Prasarita Padottanasana with hands gripping the ankles to pull the torso deeper into the stretch.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e72a4f6f-380c-40d0-8fbc-cfbc0007221c)
- ![Vasisthasana (Side Plank Pose) with the top leg lifted. This variation adds a significant challenge to the core and requires excellent balance and oblique strength.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c547787b-50c3-4b73-816e-5a2cf32a85b2)
- ![Eka Pada Uttanasana (Standing Split). This pose challenges balance while providing a deep stretch for the hamstring of the standing leg.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e249c4b6-633a-4201-8cc3-7be24937def5)
- ![Parivrtta Janu Shirshasana (Revolved Head-to-Knee Pose). A seated pose that combines a forward bend with a deep lateral stretch and twist.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/02b7ed51-6695-47b9-9ff2-7e1a42ee035f)

### [Advanced Asanas: Arm Balances and Inversions](https://mytribe.in/madhava_r__yoga/online-iyengar-yoga-classes/advanced-asanas-arm-balances-and-inversions)

- ![Salamba Shirshasana (Supported Headstand) against a wall. This is the classic form of the pose, building strength in the arms, shoulders, and core. The wall is used for safety as you build stability.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0100fe41-266f-40d6-b84f-7f3329c8bd39)
- ![Astavakrasana (Eight-Angle Pose). An advanced arm balance that requires significant arm strength, core engagement, and hip flexibility. The body is supported entirely on the hands.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/82838b24-55a9-417c-a8f4-10fad8e796a9)
- ![Eka Pada Galavasana (Flying Pigeon Pose). This arm balance combines a deep hip opening with the challenge of balancing on the hands. It requires both strength and flexibility.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4daa54f7-0773-4cba-bb0a-115752c766c8)
- ![Upavistha Konasana in Shirshasana (Wide-Angle Seated Pose in Headstand). This variation challenges your balance and core control while in an inversion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7bf13427-9f2c-4ebb-9320-cffd0b148819)
- ![Parivrtta Eka Pada Shirshasana (Revolved One-Legged Headstand). This twisting variation in headstand requires immense core strength and a refined sense of balance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5fd70a0d-5280-459e-b750-43284cf20056)
- ![Ekapada Viparita Dandasana (One-Legged Inverted Staff Pose). An advanced backbend and inversion that requires tremendous strength in the back, shoulders, and legs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/44eeb5f7-0e2c-4324-9e2c-14080cf13b99)
- ![Baddhakonasana in Shirshasana, supported by chairs. This demonstrates how props can be used to safely explore complex variations of advanced postures.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/850bc9eb-c37f-4384-a3d1-1c1d68c78380)
- ![Viparita Shalabhasana (Inverted Locust Pose) with feet on a chair. This is a powerful back-strengthening pose that prepares the body for arm balances and deeper backbends.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3b8c017b-18e3-402e-b934-292603128e0d)

### [Seated Twists and Bends](https://mytribe.in/madhava_r__yoga/online-iyengar-yoga-classes/seated-twists-and-bends)

- ![Marichyasana 1. A seated forward bend and twist that targets the spine and abdominal organs. The bolster provides height, making the forward extension more accessible.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2551b816-e9c9-4774-80ba-3a4feb824b95)
- ![Marichyasana 3, using a bolster for support. This seated twist massages the abdominal organs and increases spinal mobility. The prop helps maintain the length of the spine.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/82136256-cb32-43cc-ba61-455b1aec8f12)
- ![Marichyasana 2. This is a more complex variation involving a half-lotus bind, which deeply opens the hip and shoulder while incorporating a forward bend.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/97706f86-2482-49a7-855e-0af6210e466d)
- ![Parivrtta Janu Shirshasana (Revolved Head-to-Knee Pose) using a belt. The belt acts as an extension of the arms, helping you to achieve the bind and deepen the side bend and twist.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6b6861bb-6ae8-4893-8e60-eebe53a008b3)
- ![Parivrtta Janu Shirshasana using a chair. The chair provides a stable point to hold onto, allowing you to use leverage to rotate the torso and open the side of the body.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2cfa8058-a804-4643-8abb-9f0807dc0d2e)
- ![A different angle of Marichyasana 3, showing the open palm which encourages the opening of the chest during the twist.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f141fe25-33d0-471c-ba7f-870bfbf75871)
- ![The back view of the bind in Marichyasana 2. This shows the shoulder flexibility required to clasp the hands behind the back.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/475836ac-341e-4708-9401-1193263983f2)
- ![Another stage of Parivrtta Janu Shirshasana with a belt, showing how to work towards the final expression of the pose.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/052064f1-ef23-411f-91ea-c6c6e3d99767)
- ![The final stage of Parivrtta Janu Shirshasana with a belt, where the head comes towards the knee and the chest is revolved upwards.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a76a8aba-a524-4250-9b6c-98416af14329)

## Meet your expert

[Madhava R](https://mytribe.in/madhava_r__yoga)

### My story

Namaskara! I’m Madhava, been living and breathing yoga for 45+ years. Iyengar yoga runs in my veins, thanks to my Guru, Dr. B.K.S. Iyengar. Everything I teach comes straight from him. Yoga isn’t just exercise - it’s strength, immunity, and a sharp mind. My Bangalore Yoga Centre’s been home to many students, and Bellur, Guruji’s birthplace, is close to my heart. Whoever wants to learn, I’m here. Vishwa yoga dinacharaneya shubhashayagalu (Happy International Yoga Day).

### My work

- **Iyengar Yoga & Pranayama Classes**: I teach detailed Iyengar yoga online classes and guided pranayama sessions, rooted in Guruji’s approach.
- **Precision & Alignment**: Every asana is about technique. I guide you to get posture and breath right, step by step.
- **Props for All Levels**: We use yoga props for beginners and advanced - chairs, ropes, bricks - to help you learn safely.
- **Direct Teaching for Serious Learners**: I work best with sincere students. Expect honest feedback and technical yoga instruction every class.

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