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# The Path of Yoga: Asana and Movement

Tribe Verified · Certified yoga instructor based in Delhi

By [Manikarnika](https://mytribe.in/yogawithmanikarnika) · In-person retreats at Justa Farms near Shimla and Nainital · ₹4,500 per person per night (estimate)

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I view yoga as a moving meditation. My classes blend Hatha and Vinyasa flows to help you build physical strength while cultivating a calm, adaptable mind.

## Photos and videos

- [Video: Yoga is our moving meditation. This short flow shows how we can move from one pose to another with grace and awareness, turning the physical practice into a journey inward.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/078a929b-cf2e-453a-b309-1440e6163bd9)
- [Video: Celebrating International Yoga Day by living my yoga. This flow includes poses like Devi Asana and a standing leg hold, showing how yoga is a transformative practice for me, inside and out.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/921ff9d0-e3fc-458a-aa20-d5f4610408b3)
- ![When the song of yoga plays in your life, all other noises fade away. Holding Chakrasana (Wheel Pose) in my practice space, feeling the energy flow and the heart open.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/370e1373-d4b7-4ab5-b4ec-4151ab7c09e4)
- ![Stronger together. Here, we are practicing Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (One-Legged King Pigeon Pose), supporting each other's practice and building a community of growth.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b8908141-8135-4f5a-bb64-bcf44d21d1e7)
- [Video: Consistency is what pays off in any practice. This flow includes handstand practice and other challenging movements that show the result of dedicated, daily effort on the mat.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/53cd6551-d7e4-4425-a032-3cb3e77204d8)
- ![Finding balance together in Vrksasana (Tree Pose) during an outdoor session. Practicing in a group creates a beautiful synergy and shared focus.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cf6c54d4-84c0-4dc8-bbb9-52c4bb81a3f6)
- [Video: This is how I feel when I am alone, free to move and express through my yoga practice. A personal flow including a deep backbend, finding freedom on my mat.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7cdc1ec1-b15d-4d25-ab68-ded1740666e8)
- [Video: My yoga practice isn't always about fancy poses. This gentle, restorative flow shows the importance of listening to your body and connecting with your inner self through slow, conscious movements.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e1b1248e-abd4-4b46-80ee-03b0221fed0a)
- [Video: Snippets from my practice, feeling comfortable with the discomfort. This flow includes challenging poses like Sirsasana and Chin Stand, reminding me to face life's challenges with patience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4d2e5cfd-74ad-48f6-b4f0-572446421752)
- ![Working on a twisting squat variation in our Delhi studio. This pose challenges balance and opens the hips and spine, creating a sense of groundedness and freedom.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0e981dd5-869f-451c-a8a5-5b6500b2816d)
- [Video: Practicing Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana on my balcony with the mountains as my witness. This pose requires balance, focus, and a strong connection to the core.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7adc26c5-5216-4f5b-a315-a6b54f6c6da8)
- [Video: This video demonstrates the importance of active holds in a yoga practice. Instead of just passive stretching, we engage the muscles to build real strength and increase our range of motion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/49e44b3a-44c1-4d5c-bc25-ee3d50a4fbca)
- [Video: Did you know our hips store emotional trauma? This flow, featuring poses like Eka Pada Rajakapotasana, is designed to open the hips and release stuck emotions and stress.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/552034f6-81e3-4dce-80c1-66f5f6d5f95a)
- [Video: The beauty of yoga is that it helps you look inwards. This vinyasa flow is a moving meditation, helping to build a strong body and a calm, adaptable mind.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/669826b8-7dd6-4f8b-b5ac-730d5345001a)
- [Video: A grounding session, spending time in each asana to observe the breath and body. This slow flow helps to enter a blissful state of deep relaxation and connection.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cae8f101-5b05-4258-8f48-26cdb41eecdc)
- [Video: My mornings are for slow, mindful movements. This gentle flow is about observing the body, taking deep breaths, and starting the day with gratitude and presence.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/99bfd258-1307-4fb3-916d-d0a6cd5cadce)
- [Video: My mat is the one place where I get lost to find my true self. A simple, heartfelt flow that connects me back to my center and reminds me of who I am.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/392336aa-26ca-42ed-bfde-906c6b982a80)
- [Video: With the beautiful energy in the air, I open my heart with Ustrasana (Camel Pose). This backbend is a powerful way to release emotion and connect with a feeling of gratitude.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fb6802a4-8b52-4ffb-8607-b5d1b56c6bbb)
- [Video: Just flowing with the energy of the moment. This sequence moves through wide-legged stances and forward folds, creating a sense of freedom and release in the body.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fb5d21bf-cb73-4a97-9c53-7f9319273c77)
- [Video: My practice is my sacred space. This sequence of finishing poses, including Halasana and Setu Bandhasana, helps to calm the nervous system and ground my energy after a practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4c82b88a-094c-442b-9d95-f3c24c6ec3bc)
- [Video: A beautiful day calls for a heart-opening practice. This forearm stand variation against the wall is a great way to build strength and confidence for inversions while opening the back.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/357a18e7-52ba-4410-bf58-a216a0836d1c)
- [Video: Do you love unconditionally? This hip-opening flow is a meditation on love, detachment, and finding bliss in just being present with yourself and your practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a1c21a21-60ea-4951-b375-dfe96b791905)
- [Video: My practice feels like home. This simple backbend using the window for support shows how you can find opportunities to stretch and open your body anywhere.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a31a24cf-4c29-4767-843e-8a862caffd30)
- [Video: Using a chair as a prop to deepen my Rajakapotasana (King Pigeon Pose). Props are wonderful tools to help explore advanced postures safely and effectively.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c9316522-ccbf-44c4-a9e6-25e1614dcab9)
- [Video: Manifesting a beautiful life with a simple warrior flow. Each pose is an affirmation of strength, openness, and gratitude for the journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/983c2324-6716-4efc-8bdd-1382941057ac)
- [Video: You have the whole universe inside you. This flow, centered around Devi Asana (Goddess Pose), is about tapping into that inner power and divine feminine energy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dda464ed-20e9-4da0-9662-f1209805724b)
- [Video: "Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu." May all beings everywhere be happy and free. A simple, powerful backbend flow dedicated to the well-being of all.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/33055158-d541-4b17-a8c1-131703c388ab)
- ![Matsyasana (Fish Pose) is a beautiful heart opener. It strengthens the neck and back while creating space in the chest, helping to release stored emotions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d2f434a5-6714-4cba-8119-a08f539a3f8c)
- ![Another angle of Matsyasana, showing the full extension of the spine and the engagement of the legs. It's a pose that feels both grounding and expansive.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8fd45797-1dcc-40cf-8ab4-4d264e13dfad)
- [Video: On a full moon, I embrace the divine feminine energy within me. This expressive flow is my way of connecting with the lunar cycle and its powerful influence on our bodies and minds.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/74ba6eaa-bfaa-497b-a33d-a5594ce97671)
- [Video: Become like water. This flow, moving from a seated position into Matsyasana, is about being flexible, adaptable, and finding strength in fluidity.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d6fcd2e4-39eb-4008-973e-b5955c0eb9a9)
- ![Students practicing Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose) in our Delhi class. This pose is excellent for strengthening the back and opening the chest.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/79d1787f-99d9-4e2c-9cf4-7ec3c1665940)
- ![A student working on Eka Pada Setu Bandhasana (One-Legged Bridge Pose), a variation that adds a challenge of balance and leg strength.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e3255647-6def-4150-899b-63df12b1c70e)
- ![An advanced student holding Urdhva Padmasana in Sarvangasana (Upward Lotus in Shoulderstand), a pose that requires significant core strength, balance, and hip flexibility.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c2ea7343-c78b-4bd4-a515-f77ed7bd6796)
- ![Students resting in Supta Virasana (Reclined Hero Pose) after their practice. This is a deep restorative pose that stretches the thighs and abdomen.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4524d65d-b44a-45e2-a87e-e1b2e87daf0e)
- ![Practicing Devi Asana (Goddess Pose) with a fellow yogi. This powerful stance builds strength in the legs and cultivates a sense of inner power and grace.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c79ed8b1-4e2a-438b-bb92-91929a2395fc)
- ![Holding Natarajasana (Dancer's Pose) together. This beautiful balancing pose improves focus and opens the shoulders and heart.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9c1ffd00-415f-4eaf-9678-3a6f30d85de8)
- ![Resting in Supta Virasana (Reclined Hero Pose). It's important to balance active practice with restorative poses that allow the body and mind to relax and integrate the work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dce694a5-4922-43e2-a4da-0c5601146e71)
- ![Practicing Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Pose) outdoors. This pose strengthens the legs, opens the hips, and creates a beautiful line of energy from foot to fingertip.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/50b203f4-020d-4382-9a7c-b51d00cb0ebd)
- ![Moving into Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward-Facing Dog) together. This pose is a wonderful heart opener and strengthens the entire back of the body.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/817e258b-e66b-4b87-adee-c8b2b49ab333)
- ![Holding Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian Pose) in a group. This low lunge is a fantastic stretch for the hip flexors and a key part of the Sun Salutation sequence.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3ab73a1d-7927-4355-bf0a-34a42212f832)

## About The Path of Yoga: Asana & Movement

I often emphasize 'active holds' in my flows instead of just passive stretching. This is not just about flexibility; it is about engaging your muscles to build real strength and increasing your range of motion safely. When you hold a pose actively, you are not just bending; you are building the stamina to stay steady in discomfort, a skill that translates directly from the mat to your daily life.

For me, yoga is not about looking perfect or achieving a textbook pose. It is a dialogue between your body and your breath. Whether we are practicing a slow Hatha flow to ground ourselves or a more dynamic Vinyasa sequence, my focus is on alignment and awareness.

In my sessions—whether in my Delhi studio or online—I incorporate Pranayama, mantra chanting, and restorative techniques to help you release physical tension and emotional stress. I often remind students, 'apne tail bone pe dhyan' (focus on your tailbone), to help them ground themselves.

* **Hatha & Vinyasa:** We move with intention. We focus on building heat, stability, and flexibility at your own pace.
* **Mindful Movement:** I encourage students to listen to their bodies. If you need to rest, you rest. If you need to challenge yourself, we go deeper.
* **Healing & Wellness:** My goal is to help you build a yogic mindset. This helps you handle difficult situations outside the studio with more patience and clarity.

I am here to guide, not to preach. If you are looking to deepen your practice, understand your body better, or simply find a space to exhale, you are welcome here.

## About Manikarnika

I’m Manikarnika. I teach yoga in Delhi, but my heart is in the mountains. I’m the calm teacher who helps you hold a challenging pose, and the goofy friend who loves a good laugh when the mat is rolled away.

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