Prop-Based Yoga Workshops & Alignment Training
Props aren't shortcuts; they are teachers. Join my workshops in Mumbai and beyond to understand your body’s alignment through wall ropes, chairs, and blocks.
This is Yoga Kurunta, or "rope play." Using wall ropes completely changes the experience of asanas, allowing us to explore alignment and surpass limitations with support and awareness.
My workshops often use props like chairs and blocks, inspired by Iyengar yoga. Here, you can see how we use them to safely explore inversions and find deeper alignment in our practice.
A look at our Yoga Kurunta workshop, where we used wall ropes to explore asanas in a new way. This method helps build body intelligence and refine both inner and outer alignment.
Using a chair to safely practice and understand the alignment of Sirsasana (Headstand). Props are incredible tools for learning inversions without fear.
Demonstrating how to use a chair to work towards Urdhva Dhanurasana (Wheel Pose) during a workshop. This makes deep backbends more approachable for everyone.
A glimpse into my arm balance and inversion workshop in Pune. We used blocks to understand the mechanics of Bakasana (Crow Pose) and build confidence.
A restorative flow using a yoga wheel and bolster. Props can transform a practice, helping to open the heart, release the hips, and calm the mind.
A restorative session at the end of a workshop. We used blocks to support the body in a gentle backbend, allowing for deep release and rest.
About The Art of Alignment: Prop-Based Workshops
When we use wall ropes or chairs, we are not taking the easy way out. We are actually doing the opposite, getting curious about the precise mechanics of a pose. In these sessions, you will find exactly where your body needs support, whether it is decompressing the spine or finding stability in an inversion. It is about being accurate, not just flexible.
Understanding Prop-Based Yoga
Many of us think of props as tools for beginners, but in my practice, they are the primary teachers. Whether we are using metal chairs for spinal traction or wall ropes for Yoga Kurunta, the goal remains the same: to stop forcing the body into shapes it is not ready for and instead create an environment where the body learns to open naturally.
Why Wall Ropes and Chairs?
Wall ropes are not just for hanging; they are for lengthening. In our Kurunta sessions, we use them to explore asanas with support, allowing us to find space in the spine that is often compressed by gravity. Similarly, using chairs for inversions like Sirsasana or backbends like Urdhva Dhanurasana provides a safety net. This allows you to hold poses longer and focus on your breath and alignment without the fear of falling or straining.
My Approach to Your Practice
- Small Batches: Every in-person workshop is capped at 15 students. This isn't just about space; it is about giving you the attention you need for hands-on adjustments. I want to see how you move, not just demonstrate from the front.
- Iyengar-Inspired Techniques: My methods draw heavily from Iyengar yoga. We focus on the geometry of the body. If your knees need support or your shoulders need to rotate differently, we use a block or a strap to make that happen.
- Real-Time Corrections: Whether you are joining me at Eclipse in Santacruz or through our live Zoom sessions, I provide specific verbal and hands-on cues. You will learn not just the pose, but the anatomy behind it, so you can carry that knowledge back to your home practice.
Yoga is a journey from the gross to the subtle. These props are simply the bridge that gets us there.
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