--- title: "Yoga Practice & Progress: Transform Your Routine with Guided Flow" description: "Discover my yoga progress journey and learn Hatha and Ashtanga. I focus on consistent practice over perfection to help you build strength, flexibility, and inner resilience safely." canonical: https://mytribe.in/theyogiinree/yoga-instruction/my-yoga-journey-practice-progress last_updated: 2025-09-13 --- # Yoga Practice and Progress Journey Tribe Verified · 750+ hours of dedicated yoga training By [Rhea Deepak](https://mytribe.in/theyogiinree) · Online & In-person sessions in Bengaluru, Chennai · ₹2,200 per session (estimate) Part of [Yoga Instruction](https://mytribe.in/theyogiinree/yoga-instruction). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/theyogiinree/yoga-instruction/gallery) Yoga isn't about snapping into a perfect pose on day one. It is about the hours of consistent, conscious practice that get you there. These photos document my own evolution on the mat—from stiff hips to newfound flexibility—proving that with patience, any body can grow stronger and more resilient. ## Photos and videos - ![This before and after of Fallen Flamingo pose shows the progress in my hip mobility from February to October 2021. My hips were once my tightest area, proving that diligent, conscious practice can create incredible openings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7e9a158b-7e45-4979-a584-862f1a88c9f0) - ![This before and after of Fallen Flamingo pose shows the progress in my hip mobility from February to October 2021. My hips were once my tightest area, proving that diligent, conscious practice can create incredible openings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/94101ed4-3dbf-413c-949e-3bf3337add9e) - ![Here you can see the change in my hamstring and hip flexibility over just a few months. This shows how attending to your body with love, care, and consistency brings about beautiful results.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6af5ccdf-dbcb-4ed7-94e4-61bb06d79da8) - ![Here you can see the change in my hamstring and hip flexibility over just a few months. This shows how attending to your body with love, care, and consistency brings about beautiful results.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/04afcd9e-95d4-42c9-b1de-bbbab49b861b) - ![My journey with King Pigeon Pose (Rajakapotasana) from 2020 to 2021. Each photo represents a deeper opening in my back and shoulders, a direct result of consistent practice and patience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/276fab67-349a-4e9a-ad25-3029cfd1e95d) - ![My journey with King Pigeon Pose (Rajakapotasana) from 2020 to 2021. Each photo represents a deeper opening in my back and shoulders, a direct result of consistent practice and patience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/318e32a9-de29-47b0-93c8-89da128cf990) - ![This comparison shows my progress in Side Plank B (Vasisthasana) over one year. The improved stability and hip opening is a clear example of how the body becomes more resilient and receptive with steady practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/adc2afcd-fc00-4ab9-bdf3-bb744b4976f7) - ![This comparison shows my progress in Side Plank B (Vasisthasana) over one year. The improved stability and hip opening is a clear example of how the body becomes more resilient and receptive with steady practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/06ea76ec-0957-4a48-88d9-b30f5d0f3105) - ![From using straps in 2019 to achieving a full expression of Chin Stand (Ganda Bherundasana) in 2021. This journey has been a lesson in elevating my practice one step at a time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/87f86035-73d8-47c3-bec4-d0631c3080c2) - ![From using straps in 2019 to achieving a full expression of Chin Stand (Ganda Bherundasana) in 2021. This journey has been a lesson in elevating my practice one step at a time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c131efec-831f-4dfa-8fed-1d7e7e23af00) - ![This three-part progress series of Revolved Head-to-Knee Pose (Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana) from 2019 to 2021 shows that yoga is not for the flexible, it's for the willing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/54bfca8b-eb7e-4ea0-ac84-4cfd93394f74) - ![This three-part progress series of Revolved Head-to-Knee Pose (Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana) from 2019 to 2021 shows that yoga is not for the flexible, it's for the willing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0bb10c36-1bdf-4a9b-969f-7a8573bfb0eb) - ![It took me three years to refine my Plough Pose (Halasana). The difference between 2018 and 2021 isn't just physical; it's a deeper understanding of core engagement, spinal length, and breath awareness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7687d86a-cc23-4cfe-bb21-bbe69600a83b) - ![It took me three years to refine my Plough Pose (Halasana). The difference between 2018 and 2021 isn't just physical; it's a deeper understanding of core engagement, spinal length, and breath awareness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/52420560-badb-48a5-a2e3-030c1834dcaf) - ![Tracking my progress in Visvamitrasana, an advanced arm balance and stretch. This pose requires shoulder strength, core stability, and hamstring flexibility, all of which developed over time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3baadfa0-fb7a-4c11-badb-9af7914bf37c) - ![Tracking my progress in Visvamitrasana, an advanced arm balance and stretch. This pose requires shoulder strength, core stability, and hamstring flexibility, all of which developed over time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/02ef55c2-da27-432c-9895-d2684082d686) - ![My Scorpion Chin Stand progress from October 2020 to April 2021. This shows the importance of building a strong foundation before attempting to fly.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bd5ce702-28a8-47b8-9b37-942fba374f97) - ![My Scorpion Chin Stand progress from October 2020 to April 2021. This shows the importance of building a strong foundation before attempting to fly.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b2d9fe02-026b-4629-a964-d5e17ee556f9) - ![An earlier stage of my Fallen Flamingo pose. This is a reminder that every journey starts with a single step, and it's important to honor where you are right now.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/be497759-536d-4ccf-8b49-e160744a041c) - ![An earlier stage of my Fallen Flamingo pose. This is a reminder that every journey starts with a single step, and it's important to honor where you are right now.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ca82eb2f-5dc2-4329-b140-12a5d3c12a4e) - ![The 2021 version of my Halasana, showing improved alignment and control. This pose is excellent for calming the nervous system and stretching the entire backside of the body.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d64a1a63-7162-490f-b9a3-052fbe7e8bcc) - ![The 2021 version of my Halasana, showing improved alignment and control. This pose is excellent for calming the nervous system and stretching the entire backside of the body.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/de50d6d8-57ac-4abb-877b-2d411cf02690) - ![The final stage of my Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana progress. This deep side bend and twist is a testament to what commitment and dedication can achieve.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8689dad6-4e17-47a2-90a0-5fb4240998c3) - ![The final stage of my Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana progress. This deep side bend and twist is a testament to what commitment and dedication can achieve.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/62147c1b-7c11-4df3-b6d3-303adb1990ab) - ![A closer look at my Rajakapotasana. This heart-opening pose requires significant flexibility in the hips and spine, which I build towards safely in my backbend workshops.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/355ee849-43d1-429c-a8cb-dd459ea67af2) - ![A closer look at my Rajakapotasana. This heart-opening pose requires significant flexibility in the hips and spine, which I build towards safely in my backbend workshops.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5a06b949-c0fc-4ca9-b31b-d9e7956ddfd9) - ![Feeling good in my King Pigeon pose. This asana is a powerful heart opener that stretches the entire front of the body and releases stored emotion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b2992957-0d66-4d14-bebd-0612401a7f59) - ![The final expression of my Kala Bhairavasana. This powerful asana strengthens the arms, shoulders, core, and hips, and is a great tool for improving focus.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/53dd5d6b-803b-4645-b575-373adb055564) - ![The final expression of my Kala Bhairavasana. This powerful asana strengthens the arms, shoulders, core, and hips, and is a great tool for improving focus.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/87b0a66e-c36d-49c6-b065-c9cd42b43e41) - ![My first attempt at the powerful Shiva Pose. This was the beginning of a journey to understand how to surrender into a pose that demands both strength and flexibility.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e0a96b3a-bcfc-4dda-b5df-b6ea3e8eb694) - ![The final version of my Visvamitrasana. This pose beautifully combines a side plank with a deep hamstring stretch, demonstrating the art of balancing strength with openness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9fbb919d-51cd-4fed-95f6-dcfd634a1ed6) - ![The final version of my Visvamitrasana. This pose beautifully combines a side plank with a deep hamstring stretch, demonstrating the art of balancing strength with openness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c85ed9cd-0a82-4ac9-bda4-a1d72a30d49c) - ![My Vasisthasana in March 2022. This pose is a fantastic way to build oblique strength and improve balance, which we work on in both beginner and advanced classes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ca4ef7f1-d2c9-41ad-aad2-7a15bae8233b) - ![My Vasisthasana in March 2022. This pose is a fantastic way to build oblique strength and improve balance, which we work on in both beginner and advanced classes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/97e0a8ab-bb55-41aa-807d-112bb7b8d14a) - ![The full expression of my Chin Stand. This advanced inversion is a goal for many, and I teach the preparatory poses and techniques to build up to it safely.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2104ab71-ab7c-4bb3-bc83-ad62e54a637d) - ![The full expression of my Chin Stand. This advanced inversion is a goal for many, and I teach the preparatory poses and techniques to build up to it safely.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3f5efabb-fd54-45ce-8b27-90e5b1e814f0) - ![The full expression of my Chin Stand. This advanced inversion is a goal for many, and I teach the preparatory poses and techniques to build up to it safely.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0177b444-0001-48eb-a3cc-4b234bf40df4) - ![The full expression of my Chin Stand. This advanced inversion is a goal for many, and I teach the preparatory poses and techniques to build up to it safely.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/01a54158-d6fe-4ade-9f97-cb6735c9b997) - ![A beautiful moment of deep stretching outdoors. This pose targets the hamstrings and hips, and practicing in nature adds another layer of peace to the experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9362f994-be51-4114-b8bb-9eef74729c56) - ![A beautiful moment of deep stretching outdoors. This pose targets the hamstrings and hips, and practicing in nature adds another layer of peace to the experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3af06297-42d1-4998-ade8-5cb42ea41e61) - ![The final form of my Fallen Flamingo. This pose is a complex combination of a forward bend, a twist, and a balance, requiring full-body integration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/247dfc8c-f8e7-4ec2-b986-47733c2593c9) - ![The final form of my Fallen Flamingo. This pose is a complex combination of a forward bend, a twist, and a balance, requiring full-body integration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/32e070ef-23d3-4e1d-92df-cd5ef2832d61) - ![The final form of my Fallen Flamingo. This pose is a complex combination of a forward bend, a twist, and a balance, requiring full-body integration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7ab7a8e8-075b-4830-b69a-75c96fd04fb1) - ![The final form of my Fallen Flamingo. This pose is a complex combination of a forward bend, a twist, and a balance, requiring full-body integration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c31fb424-bf43-43cc-8f7e-a2efd1b0a83b) - ![My journey to Eka Pada Sirsa Bakasana, or One-Legged Headstand Crow. It's a reminder that there is always more to learn, which keeps the practice exciting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0e666d9d-86eb-4b62-8a7e-2c63cd9876e8) - ![My journey to Eka Pada Sirsa Bakasana, or One-Legged Headstand Crow. It's a reminder that there is always more to learn, which keeps the practice exciting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0d059284-2e63-4f28-9444-a410adef46d2) - ![My journey to Eka Pada Sirsa Bakasana, or One-Legged Headstand Crow. It's a reminder that there is always more to learn, which keeps the practice exciting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e9137313-6499-4f13-9a6c-a5a4e2e0c18e) - ![My journey to Eka Pada Sirsa Bakasana, or One-Legged Headstand Crow. It's a reminder that there is always more to learn, which keeps the practice exciting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ee3a92b4-89bc-48f9-8392-9870a1a3bf36) - ![My journey to Eka Pada Sirsa Bakasana, or One-Legged Headstand Crow. It's a reminder that there is always more to learn, which keeps the practice exciting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/74bd4e08-464d-4571-a744-55082fa2587a) - ![My journey to Eka Pada Sirsa Bakasana, or One-Legged Headstand Crow. It's a reminder that there is always more to learn, which keeps the practice exciting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/914a93fb-a4e2-40a8-b5e0-c535165a99a8) ## About My Yoga Journey: Practice & Progress You do not need to be hyper-flexible to start. When we work together, we do not just focus on the end pose; we break down the mechanics using props like blocks, chairs, or even walls to ensure you are moving safely. Whether you are recovering from an injury or just starting, we adapt the practice to your body's current reality, not some idealized version of what a yoga pose should look like. ### Building Strength Through Consistency Many students come to me thinking they need to be 'flexible enough' to start. My journey, shown in these photos, proves the opposite. My hips were once the most rigid part of my body, and my early attempts at poses like the King Pigeon or even a simple Plough Pose were far from perfect. It took me years of consistent, conscious effort to find the length and stability I have today. ### My Approach to Teaching My classes are not about copying the person on the screen. Whether we are doing Hatha for beginners or diving into an Ashtanga flow, the focus is on your specific mechanics: * **Safe Progression:** We use props strategically. If you cannot reach the floor, we bring the floor to you. This builds confidence and prevents injury. * **Real-Time Feedback:** In my live Zoom classes, I don't just broadcast a flow. I watch your alignment via gallery view and provide verbal adjustments by name, just as I would in an in-person session in Bangalore or Chennai. * **Injury Management:** I have dealt with shoulder pain and setbacks myself. I know how to modify sequences to accommodate your unique physical history so you can practice without fear. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Do I need prior experience?** No. My classes are designed for all levels. If you are willing to show up, you are ready to begin. **What if I have an injury?** We will work together to find modifications. My private 1-on-1 coaching is specifically tailored to injury recovery and specialized needs, ensuring you progress at a pace that respects your body. **How do I track my progress?** We celebrate the small wins. Just like in these progress photos, we look for improvements in your breath awareness, core engagement, and daily consistency rather than just the aesthetic shape of the pose. ## About Rhea Deepak I am Rhea. I started my practice in 2019, stumbling through my first crow pose, and since then, I have learned that the real magic happens in the effort, not just the final result. I teach to help you find that same inner strength, guiding you through Hatha and Ashtanga flows that respect your limits while gently helping you expand them. 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