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Yoga for Every Body: Prop-Supported Classes

bySvādhyāya by DevyaniAt studio in Powai or at your location across MumbaiStarts from₹2,500 per sessionView full gallery

Think yoga isn't for you because you aren't flexible? Think again. At Svādhyāya, we believe props aren't crutches; they are keys to unlocking a safer, deeper, and more mindful practice. Come find your ease with us in Powai.

Using blocks and bolsters to support the body in Hanumanasana (the splits). This shows how we can work towards deep poses with patience and support.

This is what deep, supported rest looks like. Using bolsters in Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclined Bound Angle Pose) allows the body to completely surrender.

The wall is one of our best props. Here, it provides the stability needed to work on inversions like Sirsasana (Headstand) with confidence.

A student uses multiple bolsters to ease into a deep hip-opening stretch, allowing for a longer, more restorative hold.

A yoga block and strap are excellent tools for releasing tight hips and hamstrings, making poses like Lizard Pose more accessible.

Using blocks to support the hips in a seated twist. This modification helps maintain a tall spine and deepen the stretch safely.

Finding a gentle opening in the low lunge with the back knee supported by a block. Small adjustments like this make a big difference.

A student uses a block under the front foot to modify a lunge, helping to work on hip flexibility with proper alignment.

Working on hamstring flexibility with the help of a folded napkin under the heel. Simple props can be incredibly effective.

A student rests in a modified child's pose, showing how we adapt poses to suit each individual's needs.

About Yoga for Every Body: Using Props for Support

You might think using props means you aren't flexible enough, but in our shala, we see blocks, bolsters, and walls as essential tools for true growth. They give your body the exact feedback it needs to find proper alignment safely, allowing you to settle into a pose and breathe deeper rather than struggling against tension. Whether it’s using the wall for inversions or bolsters for restorative rest, these props help you meet your body where it is today.

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Svādhyāya by Devyani

At studio in Powai or at your location across MumbaiStarts from ₹2,500 per session

I founded Svādhyāya because I wanted a space that felt like a true homecoming, not just another gym. Here, I guide you to listen to your breath and body, using props as a supportive friend to navigate your practice safely, no matter your starting point.

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