Master Your Asanas with Proper Yoga Alignment
Stop guessing if your posture is right. I break down complex asanas into simple, safe steps using common household props so you can practice with confidence.
Learn to do Dhanurasana (Bow Pose) the right way. I'll show you how to avoid common alignment mistakes and use a strap to help you safely open your chest and shoulders, even if you have tight quads.
Ashwa Sanchalanasana, or the equestrian pose, is a fantastic hip opener. This video shows you how to correct your alignment and use blocks for support, making the stretch more accessible and preventing strain on your lower back.
Pigeon Pose can be challenging for tight hips. Here, I demonstrate the correct form versus common mistakes and show how props can support you to get a deeper, safer stretch.
Aiyo, don't hurt yourself trying to do the splits! In this "strict teacher" tutorial, I'll guide you through the essential stretches for your hamstrings, hip flexors, and quads to prepare your body for Hanumanasana safely.
This video shows how asanas can be progressed from beginner to intermediate and advanced levels. My classes are designed to help you move at your own pace, with variations for every body.
A step-by-step guide to Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana. I'll walk you through preparatory drills to open your side body and hamstrings, helping you achieve this deep twist and forward fold with proper form.
Want to try a supported headstand? This video shows three ways to use props like a chair to build the strength and confidence needed for Sirsasana, making inversions less intimidating.
Before you even think about kicking up into a headstand, it's crucial to build a strong foundation. This tutorial covers five essential exercises for neck, shoulder, and core strength to prepare you for a safe Sirsasana practice.
Here’s a breakdown of a variation of Yoga Dandasana. This arm balance requires a combination of hip-opening, core strength, and balance, and I'll show you how to approach it.
Let's learn Dhanurasana (Bow Pose) by activating the right muscles first. This video shows you the preparatory movements that make lifting into the final pose feel more effortless and stable.
About Pose Breakdowns: Master Your Asanas
Aiyo, let's be honest: pushing into a pose just because it looks good on Instagram is a one-way ticket to an injury. In my sessions, we don't rush the process. Whether we are working on shoulder opening for Dhanurasana or finding stability in Sirsasana, I focus on the why and how behind every movement. You will learn how to use cushions, chairs, or belts to support your body so you can actually feel the stretch where it is meant to be, rather than struggling against your own muscles.
Yoga isn't a competition. If your downward dog looks more like a slouching puppy, that is perfectly fine—as long as you are moving safely. I see so many students jump into advanced poses like the Headstand (Sirsasana) or splits (Hanumanasana) without building the foundation first. That is where injuries creep in, and my job is to make sure that doesn't happen.
My approach is simple: alignment first, depth later. We use what you have at home—a sturdy chair, a couple of pillows, or a belt—to modify poses. When we use props, we aren't taking a shortcut. We are creating space for your body to open up, release tension in tight hips, or find stability in your core.
In these breakdowns, I have shared how to approach the Bow Pose (Dhanurasana) to avoid lower back strain, and how to use blocks to make the Pigeon Pose accessible even if your hips feel locked tight. It is all about understanding your own body. If you have been doing yoga for a while but still feel like you are missing that 'click' in your poses, join my interactive online classes. We do 75-minute sessions with real-time video feedback, so I can catch those misalignments and fix them before they become a bad habit. Let’s make your practice sustainable, safe, and truly enjoyable.
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