Therapeutic Yoga with Props
We use props not as shortcuts, but as tools to fix your alignment, decompress the spine, and make real progress without injury.
Here, we use yoga blocks and wall support to practice Chakrasana (Wheel Pose). This modification helps students open the upper back and shoulders gradually, building the strength and flexibility needed for the full pose while ensuring the spine is protected.
This is another variation of Chakrasana, using a chair and bolster for support. This setup is excellent for beginners or those with back stiffness, as it supports the spine and allows the practitioner to focus on opening the chest and shoulders without strain.
This graphic shows how we use a chair to refine alignment in supported inversions. This method provides physical and mental clarity, improves circulation, and makes the benefits of inversions accessible to everyone, regardless of their current strength.
A student practices a deep forward bend and backbend sequence using a chair. The chair provides stability, allowing for a safer and more effective release in the spine and hamstrings.
This supported backbend over a chair and bolster is a powerful therapeutic pose. It helps to open the chest, improve lung capacity, stimulate the digestive organs, and relieve tension in the lower back.
A yoga belt is a simple but powerful tool for opening the chest. In this supported Ustrasana (Camel Pose) variation, the belt helps to draw the shoulders back and deepen the stretch across the heart center, improving posture and breath capacity.
Wall ropes are a key part of my studio. Here, students use them for deep stretching and inversions, which helps to decompress the spine, improve circulation, and build upper body strength in a supported way.
About this collection
Using props like wall ropes, iron chairs, and blocks is not about making yoga easier; it is about making it precise. These tools allow you to decompress your spine and access deep stretches without risking injury. Whether you are working through chronic back pain or simply trying to correct your posture, we use these aids to build a safe foundation before you attempt advanced asanas.
Real yoga is 'Chitta Vritti Nirodha'—quieting the mind—but your body needs to be a stable vessel for that to happen. At Soul to Shiva in New Ashok Nagar and Mayur Vihar, we treat props as essential tools for engineering that stability.
Why Props Matter
We do not use chairs and ropes to make things comfortable. We use them to force your body into correct alignment. If you are struggling with a herniated disc, sciatica, or years of poor posture, standard exercise will not fix it. You need structural adjustment.
Our Method
- Wall Ropes: Essential for spinal traction. If your spine is compressed, this is your starting point.
- Iron Chairs: These are not for sitting. We use them for supported backbends that open your chest and improve lung capacity safely.
- Yoga Wheels & Blocks: These help you build strength in positions you cannot yet hold on your own.
Jalana padega apne aap ko (you will have to burn yourself). This practice is challenging, but it is necessary for recovery and growth. We skip the generic flow and focus on the science of movement, ensuring every student—whether dealing with diabetes, thyroid issues, or simple stiffness—moves with intent. If you are ready for a systematic approach to your health rather than a casual workout, come to the studio. We have dedicated morning and evening batches designed to get you results.
Sunil Yogi
I am Yogi Sunil. I started Soul to Shiva because real yoga is not about looking good on Instagram, it is about 'Chitta Vritti Nirodha' and disciplining the body. If you want to fix your alignment and work on your health, you have to be ready to put in the effort.
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