Advanced Yoga Asana and Dynamic Flows
A look into my personal daily practice—the foundations of strength, discipline, and flow that I bring to every session, whether you are on the mat in Mumbai or online.
Karma will change the gravity. A personal flow sequence outdoors, moving from core work into a shoulder stand.
A demonstration of flexibility and mobility, moving from Ustrasana (Camel Pose) to Chakrasana (Wheel Pose) in my home practice.
Performing Astavakrasana (Eight-Angle Pose) at the Kailasa Temple. Practicing in such a sacred space adds a powerful dimension to the asana.
Every time you step on the mat, you are growing. A personal practice in the park, moving through various standing and forward-bending poses.
A challenging transition from a handstand into Astavakrasana. This flow requires a strong core, arm balance, and hamstring flexibility.
A playful "tik tok back bounce" in the park. Exploring different movements, like this handstand variation, keeps the practice fun.
A garden is the perfect yoga studio. Breathing in nature and exhaling stress during my personal practice.
A sequence of five poses to open the body: Marjariasana (Cat-Cow), a backbend, Lizard pose, Hanumanasana (Split), and Raj Kapotasana (Pigeon Pose).
Flexibility isn't just physical, it's a mindset. A flow from a scorpion forearm stand to a full split, using blocks for support.
A deep backbend can uplift your spirit. This sequence shows how to use a park bench to assist in opening the spine for Chakrasana.
About My Personal Practice: Advanced Asana & Flow
It is tempting to look at inversions and arm balances and think the goal is just to nail the pose. In my own daily practice, I spend most of my time on functional mobility—using blocks, walls, and straps—before I ever attempt a sequence like Astavakrasana. When we work together, we start exactly here: building the stability and awareness you need so you can explore these advanced shapes safely and consistently.
Advanced yoga is rarely about being the loudest person in the room or holding the most difficult pose for the longest time. For me, advanced asana is about listening to the body’s limits and knowing when to push and when to rest. After suffering an injury from overtraining early in my career, I changed my approach. My practice now is defined by patience—or as I like to say, 'dheere dheere' (slowly, slowly).
My Approach to Advanced Asana
Whether we are working on handstands, deeper backbends, or arm balances, my method focuses on:
- Prop-Assisted Development: Using blocks and walls to teach your body the correct engagement pattern before going free-form.
- Alignment Over Aesthetic: I prioritize the health of your joints and spine over how 'perfect' the pose looks in a photo.
- Breath as the Anchor: If you cannot breathe in the pose, you aren't practicing yoga; you are just performing gymnastics.
Taking Your Practice Deeper
If you are already practicing but feel stuck at a plateau, we can focus on refining your technique. I work with students in Mumbai and virtually, offering personalized sequences that challenge your current mobility while maintaining a strong, safe foundation. We will look at what your body needs right now—not what it looked like last year or what the person on your Instagram feed is doing. Whether it is refining a tripod headstand or simply finding more ease in a seated forward fold, I am here to guide you through the process.
Samarth Jani
I’m Samarth. After 12 years of practicing, I’ve learned that the most advanced thing you can do is listen to your body and honor its limits. I am here to help you build a practice that is strong, consistent, and genuinely yours.
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