Yoga with Props in Hauz Khas
Props aren't just accessories. They are tools that let every body find balance, support, and depth. Whether you're working through an injury or looking to refine your asanas, these simple additions make all the difference.
Welcome to our wall of props. Each item here, from bolsters and blocks to belts and rollers, is a tool to help you find support, deepen your stretch, and practice safely in our studio.
Props allow us to break down complex poses. In this video, I show how to use a chair, blocks, and a belt to safely work on the head to toe pose, strengthening the hips and opening the hamstrings.
Keep your practice interesting by using props to modify poses. Here, I use a chair and blocks to explore a variation of the full wheel pose, making this deep backbend feel simple and good for the whole body.
The shoulderstand, or Sarvangasana, can feel so relaxing with a chair. This video shows how this prop helps release tension from the neck and shoulders, allowing for deeper breaths and a calmer mind.
Motivation gets you going, but consistency keeps you growing. Using a bolster and chair for support in Ustrasana, the camel pose, helps to open the heart safely and with stability.
The universe supports us, and so do our props. This video shows a deep, supported backbend over a chair, which helps to lengthen the spine and open the chest with a feeling of complete surrender.
Here I am using a chair and ropes to move into an inversion. This supported setup allows the body to relax into the pose, releasing the spine and calming the nervous system.
Using the yoga wall ropes for a supported headstand is a beautiful way to experience this inversion. It provides treatment, love, and care for the spine, allowing you to hang freely and find a new perspective.
Total surrender in a supported headstand variation using the yoga wall. The ropes help to decompress the spine and allow for a deeper release, which feels wonderful midweek.
A simple strap can make a big difference. Here I am using a yoga belt to gently open the quadriceps and shoulders in a low lunge, showing how simple props can deepen your daily practice.
About The Art of Alignment: Yoga with Props
When you see me using a chair for a shoulderstand or wall ropes for a backbend, it’s not to make the pose easier. It’s to make it sustainable. These tools allow your spine to decompress and your muscles to relax in ways that floor-based practice sometimes can’t. If you’re used to struggling through poses, try this approach. It changes your relationship with the mat.
At my Hauz Khas studio, I believe yoga is for everyone. If your hamstrings feel tight or your back needs a little extra love, props are your best friends. We use Iyengar-inspired techniques—think wall ropes, wooden blocks, bolsters, and sturdy chairs—to adapt every asana to your unique anatomy.
Many students ask me if using props makes a practice 'less than' the real thing. I tell them the opposite. It’s the most intelligent way to practice. By using wall ropes for supported inversions, you aren't just hanging; you're allowing your spine to lengthen without the fear of falling, which helps calm your nervous system. This support is crucial for anyone dealing with tightness or recovery, allowing you to stay in poses long enough to actually feel the change.
My goal is to help you build a lifelong practice, not just nail a pose for a photo. Whether we're using a belt to gently open your shoulders or a bolster to support a Yin pose, the focus is always on alignment, safety, and kindness to yourself. Come by the studio, let’s breathe and move together. We’ll find the right setup for your body, regardless of whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced yogi.
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