Mastering Advanced Poses with Props
Think those advanced asanas are out of reach? You just haven't tried them with the right support. I use wall ropes, chairs, and specialized benches to help you explore deep backbends and inversions safely, without unnecessary strain.
Feeling like Chakrasana (Wheel Pose) is too difficult? Try this. I show how a small stool provides the perfect amount of support to help you lift into the pose, making this powerful backbend accessible even at home.
This is Salambha Sirsasana, or supported headstand, made easy for everyone. Using wall ropes for support removes the fear of falling and pressure on the neck, so you can enjoy the calming and focusing benefits of this inversion.
This is one of my favorite ways to teach inversions for thyroid health. Using the wall ropes for a supported pose allows the body to relax completely, maximizing blood flow to the thyroid gland and promoting hormonal balance.
This video demonstrates five easy ways to approach Chakrasana (Wheel Pose). By using props like a bench and a chair, I help you build the strength and flexibility needed to make your spine supple and open your chest.
Sirshasana (Headstand) has incredible benefits, from reducing headaches to improving circulation. Here, I show several ways to practice it with props, ensuring you can safely increase blood flow to the brain and thyroid gland.
Known as the "King of Asanas," Sirsasana can be intimidating. This video shows how to use a prop to perform the inversion safely, which helps reduce pressure on varicose veins and improves circulation throughout the body.
Here are two simple ways I teach Chakrasana (Wheel Pose) using props. Whether it's a specialized bench or a simple chair, these tools provide the support needed to open the back and improve digestion without strain.
About this collection
You do not need to be naturally flexible to master a challenging pose. When you use my wall ropes (kurunta) or headstand benches, the gear takes the load, not your joints. This approach allows you to hold poses like Sirsasana or Chakrasana for longer, getting the therapeutic benefits like spinal traction and increased blood flow to the brain, while your body feels completely supported.
Why I Use Props
Many people shy away from yoga because they think it requires peak physical conditioning from day one. I see it differently. Props are not crutches for the weak, they are tools for precision. By removing the fear of falling or the struggle against gravity, you can focus on the alignment that actually creates change in your body.
How We Use Equipment
- Wall Ropes (Kurunta): I use these to create traction for the spine. This is particularly effective for those dealing with chronic back pain or stiffness, as it lets you hang and decompress vertebrae without using your muscles.
- Headstand Benches: These are game-changers for inversions. They take the weight off your neck, making poses accessible even if you have cervical issues or are terrified of traditional headstands.
- Chairs & Blocks: These act as extensions of your limbs. If you cannot reach the floor in a backbend, the chair meets you where you are, allowing you to open your chest safely.
Is This for You?
If you have been doing yoga for years but hit a plateau, props will show you how to deepen your practice. If you are a beginner, they will show you that you are capable of more than you think. My studio in Rajajinagar is built around this style—we don't just mimic shapes, we use these tools to make the science of yoga work for your specific anatomy.
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I’m here to bridge the gap between 'I can't do that' and 'I'm doing it.' My goal is simple: use ancient techniques and modern props to make yoga therapeutic, safe, and truly accessible to you, no matter your current fitness level.
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