Learn the Correct Yoga Technique for Safe Practice
Many people practice yoga without getting results because the technique is wrong. Here, I show you how to correct your alignment, breathe right, and practice safely.
This image clearly shows the difference between a correct backbend and an incorrect one that causes back pain. The correct form involves bending from the mid-back, not the lower back, which protects the spine.
Understanding alignment in backbends is crucial. This visual guide breaks down the common mistakes, like bending from the pelvis, and shows the correct way to bend from the mid-back with proper hand and leg positioning.
Are you practicing Baddhakonasana (Butterfly Pose) correctly? This video demonstrates the common wrong technique and then shows the correct way to practice for beginners and intermediate levels to achieve a true hip opening.
Do you know you've been doing Malasana incorrectly all these years? Practicing yoga is not as important as practicing it correctly. This image highlights a common mistake to help you refine your posture.
This video demonstrates the complete sequence of a traditional Hatha Yoga Surya Namaskar. I break down each of the 12 steps to ensure you understand the correct flow, breathing, and alignment for a safe and effective practice.
Surya Namaskar is the best warm-up for the body. This is the correct way to practice, incorporating forward bends, core strength, and backbends. I guide you through the proper form to get the full benefits of this powerful sequence.
Many people struggle with Ashtanga Namaskar due to a lack of shoulder strength. In this tutorial, I show you easy variations using your elbows or lying down to gradually build the strength needed for the full pose.
If you are struggling with Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand), this video is for you. I demonstrate the easiest way to learn the pose using a wall for support, helping you build confidence and strength to eventually practice it without assistance.
Can't touch your hands behind your back in Gomukhasana? This video shows how to use a yoga strap to improve your shoulder flexibility and gradually work towards clasping your hands, making the pose accessible.
This is another demonstration of how to use a yoga strap to improve shoulder flexibility. If you find it difficult to interlock your fingers behind your back, this simple drill will help you open up your shoulders safely.
About Learn the Correct Technique
When you practice asanas like Malasana or backbends without proper alignment, you aren't just missing the benefits—you are putting unnecessary strain on your lower back and knees. I emphasize specific adjustments, like finding the pivot point in your mid-back rather than your pelvis, so your body moves naturally instead of forcing a shape that causes pain.
Many students join me after struggling with pain, only to realize they were forcing poses their bodies weren't ready for. Traditional Hatha Yoga is not about how deep you go; it is about how you get there.
Why Technique Matters
When you force an asana, your body compensates. If you perform a backbend from your lower back instead of your mid-back, you invite sciatica and spinal compression. If you round your back in Malasana, you are not opening your hips; you are locking your joints. I use props—blocks, straps, and walls—to help you find the correct alignment first. Once the foundation is solid, the posture becomes easy.
What You Will Learn Here
- Surya Namaskar: I break down the 12 steps, teaching you how to move with breath instead of rushing through rounds.
- Asana Adjustments: Whether it is correcting your arm position in Trikonasana or finding stability in Sarvangasana with wall support, we fix the details that stop you from progressing.
- Beyond the Mat: I also teach how lifestyle habits, like sitting in Vajrasana after meals, support the work we do on the mat.
In my studio in Arekere, I limit batch sizes to 10-15 students. This ensures I can provide the hands-on corrections you need to fix your practice. No fancy poses, no shortcuts—just the steady, safe progress of traditional yoga.
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