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Flexibility and Mobility Yoga Practices

byRajat DuaOnline classes & In-person at studio in Pitampura, Delhi NCRStarts from1,200 per sessionView full gallery

True flexibility is not about forcing your body into a shape, but about how safely and consistently you get there. These targeted sequences help release daily tension and improve your range of motion, dheere-dheere (slowly-slowly).

If you are working towards your center splits (Samakonasana), holding preparatory poses like this one is essential. Using a block for support can help you stay in the stretch longer, which is the key to unlocking flexibility in your adductors.

Upavistha Konasana is a boon for women, as it allows life energy, or prana, to move freely in the pelvic region. If you are not yet flexible, I show how to use props like a bolster and block to support your body and still receive the benefits of the pose.

This is a very safe and effective way to gain flexibility in your hamstrings and release tension from the spine. The side-to-side movement in this forward fold variation allows for a gentle, lengthening stretch.

This exercise helps build active range for backbends. By lifting the chest and legs off the floor with interlaced hands, you strengthen the entire posterior chain of the body, which is crucial for supporting deeper backbends safely.

Here is a simple technique using a chair to make your back stronger. This variation of a reverse plank strengthens all the muscles around the lumbar spine, preparing your body for more advanced backbending asanas.

This is one of the best stretches for your side body and it feels good immediately. Using a table for support, you can get a deep stretch through the QL muscle and intercostals, which is perfect for releasing stiffness from sitting.

Here is an easy and effective stretch for your hips, back, chest, and shoulders all in one. This gentle twisting motion on the floor is a great way to unwind and release tension throughout the upper body and hips.

About Flexibility & Mobility

If you are feeling stiff from a long desk job, do not rush into deep stretches. I often see students pushing past their limit and causing more harm than good. Start by using simple props like a block or a chair to support your alignment. This allows you to hold the pose long enough for your muscles to actually release without triggering a panic response in your nervous system.

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