--- title: "Mastering Yoga Poses with Props | Nirmala Yoga Rajajinagar" description: "Learn advanced yoga poses safely using props. From wall ropes to headstand benches, get therapeutic support for your practice at Nirmala Yoga in Rajajinagar." canonical: https://mytribe.in/nirmalayog/accessible-yoga-for-all-levels-abilities/mastering-poses-with-props last_updated: 2025-09-06 --- # Mastering Advanced Poses with Props Tribe Verified · Prop-based yoga studio in Rajajinagar By [Nirmala Yoga](https://mytribe.in/nirmalayog) · Visit Studio in Rajajinagar · ₹2,500 per session (estimate) Part of [Accessible Yoga for All Levels & Abilities](https://mytribe.in/nirmalayog/accessible-yoga-for-all-levels-abilities). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/nirmalayog/accessible-yoga-for-all-levels-abilities/gallery) 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. ## Photos and videos - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0ab043a9-593c-484b-b998-be431fa03793) - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/01b40aba-c2f6-4a8b-a1a3-9fde292dd16b) - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6c3c89c1-7d2a-4069-8197-4d483cfbe193) - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/62956100-16e1-497a-8cdd-b2a373c32185) - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f30a8fee-9c90-4a19-b5f1-d29b6784bf03) - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ea1836e0-c751-4d47-915c-777adf917166) - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bffda8c7-e2e7-402a-ada9-26c77ee3959d) - [Video: The Scorpion Pose (Vrischikasana) is an advanced backbend and inversion. I use this padded bench to help students do the pose with ease, building balance, strength, and confidence in their practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a2451a61-9883-409a-8024-d1c69a780452) - ![People often confuse Viparita Karani and Sarvangasana. This image shows the difference, demonstrating how I use props in both poses to achieve the desired alignment for benefits like thyroid stimulation and mental calmness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5fd25a49-2a88-4bc6-8bb7-e2c469348104) - [Video: Feeling uneasy about inversions? Try this progression for building handstand strength. I start students on their forearms and knees and guide them toward kicking up against a wall, building the core and arm strength required.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9cf13414-b782-47c0-a635-a9337ee5ebd3) - [Video: This is another look at how I use the padded bench for Vrischikasana (Scorpion Pose). This prop allows you to balance, bend, and stretch in a supported way, relaxing the body while performing an advanced asana.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8c565d3d-67da-41c2-805a-e1e6aedf5165) - ![Balancing in a backbend becomes much easier with a prop. Here, a student uses a chair to support her in Matsyasana (Fish Pose), allowing for a deep opening of the chest and throat with complete stability.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/57baa429-241b-483b-9c30-714d1c11f029) - [Video: This unique style of Sirshasana uses a headstand bench. This prop supports the shoulders and takes all pressure off the neck, making it one of the safest ways to practice inversions and gain their many benefits.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1494973f-3ded-4d5d-be8f-41638f0887d9) - ![An inversion with a prop like this is incredibly beneficial. It helps with varicose veins, improves heart function, stimulates the thyroid, and can even help with gynecological issues like PCOD, all while feeling supported.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/99493c6c-8ebd-4a8a-a0d3-58ddf59fd7f4) - ![This is a perfect example of yoga with props. Using this trestle allows for a deep stretch in Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog), improving posture and flexibility with comfort and ease.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/84fecfd9-44c9-4619-88ba-a9981e84f2a6) - ![Here is Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand) being performed with a prop. This setup ensures the posture is comfortable and perfectly aligned, maximizing the benefits for thyroid health, sleep, and managing PCOD.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aa23087b-23b6-45fa-83c0-c830f7c560fe) - ![This is a variation of Vrischikasana (Scorpion Pose) using a headstand bench and the wall. This combination of props makes this very advanced pose comfortable and accessible, allowing for a deep and safe backbend.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3ca2b5a4-e0ea-4ce2-b049-ef08c2a9d881) - [Video: Ustrasana (Camel Pose) offers many advantages, from improving appetite to reducing anxiety. This video shows how I use a small bench to support the back, making the pose accessible and allowing you to reap all the benefits.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/31678940-0f18-45ab-b0c5-cea3faef4157) - [Video: Aerial Dhanurasana (Bow Pose) is a fun and effective way to open the body. This video shows how the aerial hammock supports you to relieve back pain, reduce bloating, and get a wonderful stretch.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/73d3d879-a856-4419-949c-be19c8c1261e) - [Video: The Scorpion Pose, when done with a prop like this, is incredibly helpful for relieving constipation and other digestive issues. It also provides a deep stretch for the back, helping with slip disc and sciatica pain.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/31fae603-ed2e-4668-b424-578f672d53a5) - [Video: This prop allows for a combination of a backward bend and an inversion. This is a powerful practice for improving digestion, strengthening the back, and increasing blood flow to the head for better concentration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/55a1760a-b0de-4495-96ea-9c32826783bd) - [Video: This is a demonstration of Viparita Dandasana on a specialized bench. This prop-assisted inversion and backbend is an advanced stretch that opens the pelvic region and is great for relieving migraines.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a8cb07a3-4e76-4fc3-8e4b-33ad4a19e3c4) - [Video: Aerial yoga is a playful way to build strength and flexibility. Here, I use the aerial hammock and a bench to create a supported stretch that feels amazing and delivers all the benefits of an inversion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/850a3acb-ace8-4ade-b4dd-562a772899ba) - [Video: Want to try the full Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)? This video shows how you can use wall support and a belt to gradually work your way into this deep backbend, stretching the entire front of the body.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4ff17335-6aa4-488e-93f1-b8b60dc3afa2) - [Video: Eka Pada Viparita Dandasana is an advanced pose that combines a backbend, inversion, and leg stretch. I show how to use props like a bench, bolster, and belt to make this complex asana achievable.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/86f519ba-be4a-4ee8-bed5-98bfc9e8ac39) - [Video: If your goal is to achieve Eka Pada Raja Kapotasana (Pigeon Pose), this is how you can start. Using a belt helps you connect your hand to your foot, allowing you to stretch your leg and compress your back safely.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ff7c99b9-e01c-4892-a69d-72dc588bbe28) - [Video: This is a beginner attempting an aerial yoga inversion for the first time. It shows that with guidance, anyone can start exploring the fun and freedom of aerial practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4e9941ab-8c3e-4105-a08c-f3c50a44a18b) - [Video: This video shows the progression to Poorna Bhujangasana (Full Cobra Pose). I demonstrate how to do it without a prop and then with the support of aerial ropes to achieve a much deeper and safer backbend.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/af9273d6-2f48-4536-9eca-bc1b25f283e6) - [Video: I always emphasize doing poses safely. Here, I show how to use wall ropes to support the back while practicing Chakrasana, ensuring you can get the belly-fat-burning benefits of the pose without risking injury.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2dcb1799-552a-49ab-814e-ca3eb9d0f047) - [Video: This is another look at aerial yoga. The hammock supports the body in an inverted backbend, which is excellent for improving circulation, promoting facial glow, and strengthening the core.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6afb8bf6-94b5-40f4-a17e-1ddaa508d259) - [Video: This video breaks down the anatomy of Chakrasana (Wheel Pose). It shows the potential for compression in the lower back and then demonstrates the correct way to practice the pose to strengthen, not strain, the spine.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/056eca60-b21e-4451-8b8c-975af29dd295) - [Video: Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand) is made easy with props. This video shows how a simple bar prop can provide support and stability, allowing you to hold the inverted pose correctly and comfortably.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6b241ec6-9ad8-457d-8eb9-c1c3487a94f4) - [Video: This is a demonstration of Ustrasana (Camel Pose) using props. By placing a small bench behind, you have a safe target to reach for, which removes fear and allows for a deeper, more confident backbend.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aea430a7-99ff-4502-a8d3-0d0b83c05a17) - [Video: This video shows a student enjoying a deep, restorative backbend on a specialized prop. This kind of supported pose is excellent for releasing tension and improving spinal flexibility with zero effort.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3b4000ce-a9c4-47d1-9620-b100bb2e6f19) - [Video: This is a demonstration of how to build strength for a handstand. The practitioner is using the wall ropes for support while practicing the initial phase of the inversion, building core and shoulder stability.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/51eb82eb-afb8-42d9-b5c5-dc36fcb47f30) - [Video: Using props like this large barrel allows for deep, passive backbends. This is a wonderful way to open up the spine and chest, improving posture and flexibility without active strain.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/634fb589-d950-4a92-9230-9bbd6be7af56) - [Video: This video shows the beautiful form of Raja Kapotasana (King Pigeon Pose). The anatomical overlay reveals the complex interplay of muscles involved in this deep backbend and hip-opening asana.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/19342f7e-f906-4067-8d8b-167b17a9491a) - [Video: Here I show how to use wall ropes to practice Chakrasana (Wheel Pose). The ropes provide support and a bit of lift, making it easier to push up into the pose and hold it with correct alignment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/23aaedb9-6624-4f02-9f45-91dde19f964a) - [Video: Setubandhasana (Bridge Pose) is a gentle backbend, but a prop can enhance it. Using a small stool and a folded blanket under the shoulders provides lift and makes the pose more restorative and comfortable.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0ffe442a-3f20-4dd8-9eff-76ba127848f2) - ![Ardha Matsyendrasana, or the half spinal twist, is shown here using a prop for support. This allows for a deeper and more stable twist, which is excellent for digestive health and spinal mobility.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e6b8eec8-2ed6-4ec5-953b-9c468268d3ff) - ![This is another angle of Ardha Matsyendrasana with a prop. Using the bar helps to gently deepen the twist, massaging the internal organs and releasing tension along the spine.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/354681f4-7e10-40f6-964e-f8b10a5b0a1f) - [Video: This is a demonstration of how to use a prop to safely enter Ustrasana (Camel Pose). The support removes fear and ensures proper alignment, allowing you to focus on opening the chest and throat.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/388100bd-5dd0-414f-bfec-cc0b437e2bbc) - [Video: This video shows how to set up props for a restorative Setubandhasana (Bridge Pose). Using benches and bolsters elevates the pose, turning it into a passive backbend that is deeply relaxing and beneficial.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8164d92b-3e29-48a4-a6dd-dc6aec767091) - [Video: This video shows a student practicing for Hasta Vrischikasana (Handstand Scorpion) using a prop. The bar provides a stable base to kick up into a handstand, building the strength and balance needed for the full pose.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c74e8a34-104d-4c30-ac02-413690ffc902) - [Video: Here I demonstrate how to use a prop to make Chakrasana (Wheel Pose) easy and accessible. This padded bench supports the entire back, allowing for a deep, relaxing stretch that opens the whole front of the body.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/63bb4a37-db36-4569-9f25-19d1eec8f297) - [Video: This video shows how to use Salamba Sirshasana (Supported Headstand) props. These specially designed stools support the shoulders, taking all weight off the head and neck, making it a safe inversion for almost everyone.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a6e29f2e-fb7c-407e-ac82-09e1128dc32b) - [Video: Backward bending can be made much more accessible with props. This video shows a student using a small stool to support their back, allowing them to ease into a deep stretch with confidence and safety.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1957561f-3a0a-4d1f-baf4-6c72a1d118ba) ## About Mastering Poses with Props 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. ## About Nirmala Yoga 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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