Accessible Yoga: Practical Modifications for Every Body

Moving Safely with Modifications

Many people avoid yoga because they fear they are not 'flexible enough' or have existing physical limitations. My approach is different. We use props like chairs, blocks, and straps to bridge the gap between where your body is now and where you want to be.

• Chair Yoga: Perfect for desk workers who have been sitting for hours or seniors with limited mobility. This helps improve circulation and reduces stiffness without requiring you to get down on the floor.
• Injury Recovery: If you are rehabilitating from a specific injury, I provide sequenced modifications. We move slowly, with an emphasis on alignment, to prevent re-injury.
• Prop-Based Alignment: Using blocks for Trikonasana (Triangle Pose) or other postures isn't a shortcut. It provides the stability you need to engage the correct muscles, rather than collapsing into the joints.

Why Personalized Practice Matters

Yoga is a science of the individual. What helps one person might aggravate another. That is why I do not use 'one-size-fits-all' sequences. In our 1:1 sessions, I assess your specific physical needs—such as chronic back pain, stiff hips, or joint limitations—and build a sequence tailored to your constitution (Prakriti).

We also pay close attention to contraindications. Certain poses can do more harm than good if you have a slipped disc, high blood pressure, or acute inflammation. My job is to guide you on what to avoid so that your practice contributes to your healing, not your pain.

Whether you are practicing in my Vile Parle studio or via our online sessions, the goal remains the same: to help you understand your body’s limitations and work with them, not against them. Over time, you will learn how to adjust your own practice, making you your own best guide.