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Mastering Yoga Asanas with Correct Alignment

byTushar BhattAvailable online & at studio in Rohini, Delhi NCRStarts from₹99 per workshopView full gallery

Most yoga injuries happen because we rush the pose instead of understanding the mechanics. In these tutorials, I break down common asanas step-by-step to help you practice safely, avoid strain, and actually feel the benefits.

Most people do Upward-Facing Dog incorrectly, which can strain the lower back. This video shows the common mistakes and then breaks down the correct alignment: shoulder-level gap, toes up, and chest out with shoulders rolled back for a safe, effective backbend.

If you struggle with Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose), this tutorial is for you. I demonstrate preparatory exercises like Malasana (Garland Pose) to help unlock your hip joints and achieve the full expression of the pose correctly.

A tight back in Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend) is very common. This video teaches you the proper technique, focusing on hinging from the hips rather than rounding the spine to achieve a safe and deep hamstring stretch.

Can't touch your toes in a standing forward bend? Don't worry. This video shows a simple trick, holding your elbows and gently swaying, to help release your lower back and hamstrings and unlock your Uttanasana.

Here is another technique to master the standing forward fold. By bending your knees and working on straightening them slowly, you can train your body to achieve the full Uttanasana pose with correct alignment and without injury.

About Mastering the Asanas: Pose Tutorials

Stop forcing your body into shapes you are not ready for yet. Whether you are struggling to touch your toes in Uttanasana or feeling a sharp pinch in your back during Upward Facing Dog, the issue is usually just a lack of proper alignment or using the wrong muscle groups. My videos show you the how and why so you can use props or micro-adjustments to finally own the pose.

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Tushar Bhatt

Available online & at studio in Rohini, Delhi NCRStarts from ₹99 per workshop

I am Tushar. I started YogaDhara not to build a big brand, but to teach the alignment-based practice that saved me from my own chronic pain. When you learn a pose properly, you do not just stretch; you heal.

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