--- title: "Advanced Yoga Skills & Personal Practice by Sandhya" description: "Explore my advanced yoga and calisthenics journey. From mastering inversions to recovering from injury, learn the reality of dedicated yoga practice." canonical: https://mytribe.in/the.yogini.project/fitness-workshops-corporate-wellness/advanced-skills-personal-practice last_updated: 2025-09-06 --- # Advanced Yoga Skills & Personal Practice Tribe Verified · 23 years of consistent personal practice. By [Sandhya Balakrishnan](https://mytribe.in/the.yogini.project) · On-site workshops in Bengaluru or Online · ₹7,000 per session (estimate) Part of [Fitness Workshops & Corporate Wellness](https://mytribe.in/the.yogini.project/fitness-workshops-corporate-wellness). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/the.yogini.project/fitness-workshops-corporate-wellness/gallery) Yoga is a lifelong practice, not a destination. This is a look into my own training, from overcoming injury to mastering complex inversions. ## Photos and videos - ![How dare we let fear run our lives? Today I conquered my fear of falling by practicing my tripod headstand without wall support. It's a huge milestone in overcoming mental barriers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/16c66563-1325-465b-9546-1f4a08a8248e) - ![Nothing worth having in life comes easy. This is me working on Mayurasana (Peacock Pose), a challenging arm balance that requires immense core strength and patience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/82e258ab-1291-4aa6-9876-3a355cfca436) - ![Everyone needs a Guru. I am a student first, and I seek out senior teachers to help me discover my hidden potential and advance on the path of yoga.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0b677150-9ad2-4a6e-a0af-6ce98b5b5de6) - ![Leveling up my skills game by practicing unsupported handstands. My shoulders are shot, but the progress is worth it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a5e341c8-6029-4fb3-a0d8-2f3ded5edef6) - ![All things are difficult before they are easy. This is a reminder to stay committed to your goals and keep your eyes on the prize, even when practicing challenging poses like Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c29262ec-a243-4729-92e6-feba7c101dff) - [Video: POV: When you are no longer afraid to do the things that used to scare you. I used to be terrified of inversions, but by tackling my fears head-on, I've built strength and confidence.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3fadf2e3-2594-427b-b403-ddc23c7ec940) - [Video: How I conquered my fear of inversions. It was a journey of patience, building core strength, and trusting my teachers. This video breaks down my process.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/39843fa9-2c36-4361-b6c7-c6d71399bcd5) - [Video: My progress with double unders has humbled me. This skill has taken years of practice, stalled by injuries, but I keep going because my only competition is who I was yesterday.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a03b4d6c-c8ce-474d-aad0-87c7a62b758c) - [Video: My journey to Mayurasana (Peacock Pose). This skill eluded me for years, but one day it clicked. Now the work continues to refine and perfect it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/928ed0c0-ff61-4b74-92bf-1115202aa5e2) - ![Patience, my dear. Anything worth having, like this Anjaneyasana (low lunge) variation, takes time, practice, and dedication.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e4459424-56e7-4409-a2f6-10fb95129200) - [Video: I officially suck at this. And that's okay! Being a student again under a great guru reminds me how far I still have to go and keeps me humble.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/37d7684a-f083-4fea-bf72-63343b718f87) - [Video: Never give up hope after an injury. This is me getting my Padmasana (Lotus Pose) back 7 months after a knee injury, thanks to a careful and patient rehab process.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e5431b1e-e6cc-4bf1-b83a-1ce38510269e) - ![My face when lunch is ready! A playful moment captured during a yoga shoot, showing a variation of Ardha Matsyendrasana (Seated Spinal Twist).](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/770cd0e0-8802-4ad3-b4f7-91631be52011) - ![Looking to build a strong core? Poses like Navasana (Boat Pose) are fundamental in my yoga classes for developing core strength and stability.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/00a16828-750a-4df7-bcac-8bf68633b3dc) - ![A moment of joy and openness in this twisted lunge variation, captured on a beautiful wooden bridge.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5ae4bf6e-319e-4a89-97c0-c06b7235dbef) - [Video: If there's one thing I've learned as a yoga practitioner, it's that our bodies are capable of amazing things if we are patient. Just keep going, and all is coming.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/71eed4ee-68ff-4d0a-9112-39d0d08e4c3b) - [Video: Progress doesn't happen overnight. Whether it's mastering double unders or any other skill, you just have to keep practicing. Don't you ever stop.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6f72032c-46e4-46f9-8e0e-79bbbcfd834e) - [Video: A comparison of beginner and advanced variations of a pose. Enjoy your journey every step of the way, because every stage has its own beauty.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/be12c3f7-afd1-4c5e-b5e0-c91e9976cfcc) - [Video: Healing from an injury is painful and slow, but it's also a journey of rediscovery. Two and a half months after my knee injury, I see the light at the end of the tunnel.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/22babf81-d71f-46d1-985b-11a25b33031e) - [Video: The road to recovery is long, but the human body is an incredible machine. This is my honest journey of knee rehab, hoping to motivate others to keep the faith.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e56efc76-48fb-45fe-9a35-c317b844436b) - [Video: Every setback is an opportunity. When my knee injury stopped me from doing lower body workouts, I focused on building my upper body strength. Keep going, no matter what.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/99ebe0bc-fba4-4e92-95d7-c168153e7893) - ![No one is you, and that is your power. A reminder to own your uniqueness while practicing a balancing bird-dog pose.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1d6a1021-c888-49c0-a00f-645d4f8c813e) - ![Showcase your strengths loudly, work on your limitations in silence. Here, I'm enjoying the Trikonasana (Triangle Pose), a posture where I feel strong and open.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d6492e1c-4105-45b8-8f58-c7f4080e221c) - ![There is nothing stronger than a woman who has rebuilt herself. Virabhadrasana 3 (Warrior 3) embodies that strength and stillness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ee2864e1-e204-48b2-ae19-14b91f63f112) - ![I have no patience for toxicity anymore. Like the deep opening in Ustrasana (Camel Pose), I'm focused on letting go of what doesn't serve me and growing forward.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fc984c59-ffeb-4423-8210-63bc3e4003ba) - ![Good energy is contagious. A simple, happy selfie to share some good vibes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6e7a4064-a18a-459b-9cca-7d1a761b6eea) ## About Advanced Skills & Personal Practice People see a handstand or the Peacock Pose and assume it’s just natural ability. It isn't. It is years of specific, focused strengthening, endless patience, and often, rehab after setbacks. My personal practice is my laboratory; I test exactly what works on my own body, so when I teach, I am not just reciting theory—I am sharing what I have lived. I am a student first. I truly believe that to be a good teacher, you must keep learning. That is why I consistently seek out senior Gurus to push my limits and help me discover my hidden potential. Whether it’s unlocking a tripod headstand or regaining range of motion after a knee injury, the process is never linear. My practice is a mix of Hatha, Vinyasa, and calisthenics, but the real work happens in the mind. I used to be terrified of inversions. I spent years practicing with wall support, fighting the mental barrier of 'what if I fall?' by tackling those fears head-on. The milestones you see here—like doing an unsupported handstand or refining my Mayurasana—are not about vanity. They are about building resilience. Injuries happen. Seven months after a knee injury, I had to rebuild my practice from scratch to get my Padmasana back. That experience taught me more about anatomy and patience than any textbook ever could. If you are struggling with a pose, or feeling frustrated by a lack of progress, know that I understand. I have been in the wobbly phase, I have been the one who feels 'bad' at a pose, and I have been the one who has to show up again the next day. This is the foundation of my teaching: real, tested, and human. ## About Sandhya Balakrishnan I'm Sandhya. I spent 15 years navigating boardrooms before trading my heels for a yoga mat. I don't do fads, and I don't do quick fixes. I help you find your strength through movement that is actually fun, because if it isn't, you won't stick with it. 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