Hands-on Yoga Alignment and Posture Correction
Yoga is not just about stretching; it is about proper alignment. I use hands-on adjustments and specialized props to ensure your practice is safe, precise, and effective.
"You're not trying" is a phrase that means you have more potential than you realize. With the right support and technique, you can achieve poses you thought were impossible. This video shows how I assist multiple students in their standing balance poses to unlock their flexibility.
Achieving a full standing split requires balance, hamstring flexibility, and hip mobility. I provide stable support to help my student find his balance and deepen the stretch, ensuring the alignment of the hips and spine remains correct throughout the pose.
Hip-opening poses can release a lot of stored tension. I assist my students in various floor-based stretches, applying gentle pressure to help them safely increase their range of motion. This is particularly beneficial for relieving lower back pain and improving circulation in the pelvis.
Here, I use a chair as a prop to support a student in a deep backbend. My hands guide her hips and lower back to ensure the bend is distributed evenly along the spine, preventing compression in the lumbar region. This is how we work towards advanced postures safely.
Straps are an essential tool for students working on advanced backbends like Dhanurasana (Bow Pose). In this clip, I am guiding a student, using the strap to help her lift her chest and deepen the stretch in her shoulders and quadriceps while maintaining control.
This compilation shows my hands-on approach to teaching Eka Pada Rajakapotasana. Each student receives individual adjustments to work on their specific areas of tightness, whether it's in the shoulders, back, or hips, making the pose more accessible and beneficial.
About Hands-On Guidance for Perfect Alignment
When you practice on your own, you often miss the micro-adjustments needed for a pose to be truly effective. I don’t just watch from a distance; I use my hands and props like chairs, ropes, and blocks to physically correct your posture. This isn't about making the pose easier. It is about ensuring you aren't straining your joints or compromising your spine while you build your strength.
Real yoga is 'Chitta Vritti Nirodha'—quieting the mind. But you cannot quiet the mind if your body is in pain or out of alignment. Whether you are at my studio in New Ashok Nagar or I am visiting your home in Delhi, my approach remains the same: I focus on the basics of body awareness and safety.
I follow the Iyengar tradition, using props as tools to help you understand your limits. If you are struggling with sciatica or back pain, we use ropes for spinal traction, allowing you to lengthen without the weight of gravity. If you are attempting a headstand or a deep backbend, we don't just 'try'—we use chairs and bolsters to align your spine first.
Many students come to me having practiced for years but still dealing with nagging injuries. That happens because they never learned the correct engagement of muscles. My job is to be your mirror. I will guide you on how to distribute your weight, where to engage, and when to soften.
Understand that parivartan (change) is not comfortable. You will have to work, and you will have to focus. You won't find flashy Instagram flows here. You will find disciplined, intense, and personalized guidance designed to turn your practice into a tool for longevity and real health. If you are ready to put in the work, I am ready to guide you.
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