Flexibility and Mobility Yoga Workshops
Yoga is for every body, not just the naturally bendy. We use simple props and steady practice to unlock tight hips and ease back stiffness at your own pace.
This is a variation of Veerabhadrasana, the Warrior Pose. It's a powerful asana that builds strength in the legs and core while opening the chest and shoulders. It’s a perfect example of how we combine stretching with strengthening.
The Pigeon Stretch is one of the best ways to open the hips. This video shows the progression into the pose, which helps release deep-seated tension. I guide you to find the right depth for your body, ensuring a beneficial, not painful, stretch.
A side split, or Samakonasana, is an advanced posture that requires significant hip and inner thigh flexibility. My workshops focus on the preparatory stretches that build up to poses like this safely over time, always respecting your body's limits.
This simple front and back stretch is a fantastic way to warm up the spine and hamstrings. Notice the focus on maintaining a straight back during the forward bend. This small detail is key to preventing injury and getting the most out of the stretch.
I call these 'Sway Stretches'. This sequence is designed to gently loosen the lower body, moving through variations of Baddhakonasana (Butterfly Pose). It's a great way to prepare for deeper hip-opening postures or to simply unwind after a long day.
Ekapada Rajakapotasana, or One-Legged King Pigeon Pose, is a deep stretch for the entire front of the body, including the thighs, groin, and chest. This pose significantly improves hip flexibility and posture. The beautiful setting here always inspires a deeper connection.
This side-bending stretch, a variation of Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana, targets the sides of the torso, the shoulders, and the hamstrings all at once. It's a wonderful pose for creating space in the body and improving spinal flexibility.
Achieving a full split is a journey. This video shows some of the dynamic and static stretching techniques I use to help students work on their flexibility for poses like Hanumanasana, always emphasizing patience and consistent practice.
This is Vamadevasana, a challenging seated pose that deeply opens the hips and stretches the quadriceps. It's a testament to what the body can achieve with dedicated practice. My goal is to help you explore your potential, one breath at a time.
This lunge variation, Ashwa Sanchalanasana, is excellent for stretching the hip flexors and quadriceps, areas that often get tight from prolonged sitting. Holding this pose helps relieve lower back tension and improves your overall mobility.
About Flexibility & Mobility
I don't run cookie-cutter classes. Whether we are using cork blocks to safely reach a deeper hip stretch or adjusting your alignment to move toward a split, my focus is on customizing the flow to your specific range of motion. We go slow, breathe through the tension, and use props as support tools, not to force anything your body isn't ready for yet.
Finding Your Balance
Many of us hold stress in our hips, hamstrings, and spine, especially if you spend long hours at a desk. My Flexibility and Mobility workshops are designed to help you move out of that stiffness. We break down complex movements into micro-movements, so you aren't just jumping into a pose but actually learning the mechanics of how your body can safely get there.
How We Work
- Small Batches, Real Attention: These aren't pre-recorded videos where you get lost in the crowd. We keep batches small so I can watch your form, offer real-time posture corrections, and ensure you aren't straining.
- Props as Partners: We use cork blocks, straps, and belts. These aren't crutches; they are tools that help us achieve proper alignment, allowing you to access a pose even if your flexibility is currently a work in progress.
- Focus on Relief: We target common pain points like sciatica, lower back tightness, and hip stiffness. If you’ve been struggling with a particular forward bend or find that your hamstrings feel like steel, we work on the preparatory stretches that get you ready.
What You Get
Each workshop includes interactive live sessions and access to recordings for 7 to 14 days, so you can practice on your own time without forgetting the cues. My goal is for you to finish every session knowing your body a little better than you did when we started. If something feels off or not comfortable, we tweak it. It is your practice, after all.
Nidhi Srivatsa
Hi, I’m Nidhi! I’m a lawyer by day and a yoga practitioner who believes in balancing yoga and cheese. My classes are all about falling, laughing, and getting back up, because that is where the real learning happens. No perfection required—just come as you are.
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