Practical Yoga Tutorials for Alignment and Safety
Yoga is not about performance; it is a path of self-enquiry. My tutorials focus on mechanics and breath to help you move safely, with intention and ease. 🪷
Let's simplify the wide-legged forward fold, Prasarita Padottanasana. This tutorial demonstrates how to use blocks and a hip-hinge movement to create length in the spine and avoid rounding the back, making the pose more effective and safe.
Struggling with seated forward folds like Paschimottanasana? This video shows how sitting on a folded blanket and using blocks can transform the pose, allowing you to fold from the hips and protect your lower back.
Here are some common mistakes to avoid when practicing Sirsasana (Headstand). I cover key alignment points like hand placement, shoulder engagement, and elbow distance to help you build a stronger and safer inversion practice.
About Learn With Me: Yoga Tutorials
You do not need to touch your toes to be doing real yoga. Using a folded blanket or a block is not a shortcut; it is a way to change the angle of your pelvis and protect your lower back while you fold from the hips. These small, deliberate adjustments are exactly what turn a struggle into a sustainable practice.
The journey of yoga is often about moving from the gross to the subtle, and these tutorials are designed to help you navigate that shift. Whether we are breaking down the wide-legged forward fold (Prasarita Padottanasana) or finding stability in a headstand, the focus is always on alignment—not for the sake of a perfect shape, but for the safety of your spine and joints.
In my sessions, we avoid common pitfalls like locking your knees or shrugging your shoulders during inversions. Instead, we use tools like ropes, metal chairs, and wooden bricks to create space where there was once tension. If you have been struggling with seated folds, you will see how simply sitting on a prop allows you to hinge properly, preventing the rounding of the back that often leads to strain.
These videos are meant to be a bridge between feeling lost on the mat and feeling confident in your own body. We keep it real—it is sometimes tough, but it is always honest. Whether you are practicing at home or planning to join me for a workshop at Eclipse Wellbeing in Mumbai, the goal remains the same: building a foundation you can carry off the mat. It is about checking in with yourself, pausing, and finding that natural state of ease. ✨
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