Flexibility and Deep Stretch Yoga Classes
Getting bendy doesn't happen overnight, but it sure feels good. My sessions focus on safe, consistent stretches to help you reach your goals, whether that’s touching your toes or just finding relief from desk stiffness.
This is a challenging variation of Halasana (plow pose) that provides a deep stretch for the entire spine and shoulders. Remember, consistency and discipline are what lead to progress in your flexibility journey, not just motivation.
Sometimes a forward bend feels like a warm hug to yourself. This is Uttanasana, a simple yet profound pose for releasing the hamstrings and lower back. It’s a staple in my classes for calming the nervous system.
There are shortcuts to happiness, and movement is one of them. This contemporary dance-inspired flow explores deep flexibility, moving through a split and into a variation of plow pose.
My friend and I did this split challenge in just two takes. This video shows a standing split against the wall, a great way to work on your hamstring and hip flexibility with support.
About this collection
Flexibility is less about forcing your body into a shape and more about patience. In my classes, we use active mobility drills—not just holding a pose for minutes—to help your muscles lengthen safely. Whether you are prepping for a split or just want to release tight hamstrings from sitting all day, we work on these progressions step-by-step, respecting your body's limits.
We all start somewhere. If you are struggling with tight shoulders or hips, know that it is completely normal. I see so many students come in wanting a quick fix, but true flexibility is built through steady, consistent practice. We don't believe in forcing poses. Instead, we look at the anatomy of the stretch, using breath to calm the nervous system, which actually allows your muscles to release tension.
Why active mobility matters
When we practice deep stretching, we don't just dump our weight into our joints. We focus on active flexibility, engaging the surrounding muscles to support the stretch. This is why you will see me use props like blocks and straps in the studio sessions—they are not for beginners, they are tools for everyone to find the correct alignment.
What to expect in class
- Hatha Yoga: Great for holding poses longer and focusing on alignment, which helps you safely explore your range of motion.
- Vinyasa Flows: We build heat in the body, which makes muscles more pliable and ready to stretch.
- Customized 1-on-1: If you have specific tightness from an injury or a desk job, we can create a routine specifically to target those areas.
Whether you join my group sessions at studios like Emerge or Aayana in Jayanagar, or prefer the convenience of home practice via Zoom, the focus is the same: progress, not perfection. You do not need to be flexible to start yoga; you start yoga to become flexible. Show up, breathe, and let's move.
Radhika Digga
I’m Radhika, and I’m a big believer that you don’t need to be a gymnast to enjoy the benefits of a flexible body. I teach real, grounded yoga that helps you move better in your daily life, with plenty of laughs and zero pressure to be perfect.
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