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Accessible Asana: Poses for Every Body

byThe Yoga HouseThe Yoga House Studio & Cafe, Bandra West, MumbaiStarts from25,000 per courseView full gallery

You do not need to be flexible to start yoga; you just need to be willing to show up. We use props and gentle adjustments to make every posture work for your unique body, not the other way around.

We make complex poses like the splits simple with progressive drills. This sequence shows how to build strength and flexibility for a high lunge, using a chair for support if needed, making it accessible for all levels.

Here, we demonstrate how to safely open the hips for poses like Hanumanasana (the splits). Using props like blocks for support and a towel for knee comfort ensures the practice is both effective and safe.

After an intense stretch, a counter-stretch is essential. This video shows the Ardha Hanumanasana (Half Splits) as a counter-pose, demonstrating how to properly flex the foot and straighten the leg for a deep hamstring release.

About Accessible Asana: Poses for Every Body

The images show how we use blocks and chairs to find the bindu, or center, of a pose. Using support is not about failing to reach the floor; it is about giving your nervous system the safety it needs to actually let go of tension. When your body feels safe, that is when the real release happens.

At The Yoga House, we believe yoga is samatvam yog uchyate—evenness of mind. If you are struggling to touch your toes, fighting with a tight hamstring, or feeling discouraged by the advanced poses you see online, you are exactly who we want to work with. Our approach blends Hatha, Vinyasa, and Iyengar methodologies to ensure safety.

We treat props like blocks, straps, and chairs as extensions of your body, not crutches. They allow you to hold a pose for longer, breathe deeper, and actually feel the stretch rather than just enduring it. Whether you are recovering from an injury, managing a stiff back from desk work, or just starting your journey, these modifications are your pathway to deeper mobility.

We keep our batches in our Bandra studio intimate, usually around 10 students, so we can provide the hands-on adjustments you need to practice without fear. You are not just learning a sequence here; you are learning how to adapt your practice to your life, regardless of your starting point.

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The Yoga House

The Yoga House Studio & Cafe, Bandra West, MumbaiStarts from 25,000 per course

We built The Yoga House to be a space that feels like summer holidays—full of laughter, shade, and stillness. We are not here to push you into shapes that hurt; we are here to help you find your center, even when the city outside feels wild. Come as you are, and let us move together.

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