Master Advanced Asanas with Props and Support
Think advanced poses are only for the naturally flexible? Think again. We use chairs, ropes, and wheels to help you safely build the strength, balance, and alignment required for even the most complex inversions.
Learning Shirshasana (Headstand) using a chair as a prop. This method makes inversions accessible and helps build confidence and proper alignment.
A detailed tutorial on how to use a yoga wheel as a prop to safely practice Shirshasana (Headstand), perfect for those building strength and balance.
A student practices Shirshasana (Headstand) using a yoga wheel for support. Props are excellent tools for progressing in your asana practice safely.
A student performs Urdhva Dandasana in Sirsasana (Upward Staff Pose in Headstand), demonstrating the strength and control developed through our training.
A student practices Parsva Shirshasana (Twisted Headstand), an advanced inversion that challenges balance and core strength.
A student demonstrates Hanging Padmasana, an advanced posture that requires significant core strength, flexibility, and balance.
A demonstration of how to use a chair to assist with a deep backbend. Props are invaluable for exploring advanced postures safely and effectively.
Students practicing Chakrasana (Wheel Pose) with the assistance of chairs. This method helps in opening the chest and shoulders while supporting the back.
Our TTC students learning various chair yoga poses. Chair yoga is a versatile and accessible form of practice suitable for all fitness levels.
A collage showcasing different asana variations using a chair, including Viparita Virabhadrasana (Reverse Warrior Pose).
About Advanced Techniques: Asanas, Props & Partner Yoga
Using a chair or rope isn't a shortcut, it is a way to deconstruct a pose. When you practice Shirshasana with a chair, you are not just performing a headstand, you are learning how to engage your core and stabilize your spine without the fear of falling. This approach allows students to build the muscle memory necessary for independent practice later on.
Advanced yoga is not about ego, it is about intelligence in movement. Many students struggle with deep backbends or inversions because they try to force their bodies into shapes before they have the structural stability to hold them. That is where props come in.
Why We Use Props
Props like chairs, ropes, and yoga wheels are essential tools for progression. They provide:
- Stability: Helping you hold a pose for longer to increase endurance.
- Alignment: Acting as external guides to ensure your vertebrae and joints are positioned correctly.
- Safety: Removing the fear of injury so you can focus on the breath and muscle engagement.
What You Will Master
In our sessions at our Airoli center, we guide you through advanced variations like Parsva Shirshasana (Twisted Headstand) using props to challenge your balance. You will learn to use ropes for deeper forward bends and chairs to assist with Chakrasana (Wheel Pose) without straining your back. These are not just exercises, they are therapeutic techniques to open the chest, strengthen the neck, and prepare your body for more challenging sequences. Whether you are a teacher-in-training or an advanced practitioner, these techniques will change how you approach your mat forever.
The Ashtanga Institute
I am Dr. Sandeep Dongre. I do not believe in just doing a pose, I believe in understanding the anatomy and logic behind it. At The Ashtanga Institute, I personally guide you through these advanced transitions, ensuring your alignment is correct so you can progress without injury.
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