My Personal Yoga Practice and Philosophy
Yoga has been my constant, through motherhood at 42 and daily life. Here is how I use props and alignment-based practice to stay grounded, strong, and pain-free.
Like the gray clouds covering the full moon, we can free ourselves and release our sadness. A moment of yoga and poetry by the pool.
Ashwasanchalanasana (Equestrian Pose) helps keep your hips flexible and core toned, so that age doesn't pull you down. Yoga is a powerful tool for healthy aging.
Padmasana (Lotus Pose). There is nothing sexier than mental calm and focus. This is the inner vitality that yoga cultivates.
Baddhakonasana (Bound Angle Pose) is an indispensable pose if you want to breeze through menopause. It's a key part of my practice for women's health.
Natarajasana (Dancer's Pose). Balance is important to remain stress and wrinkle-free. A playful moment of practice in the city.
Parivrtta Urdhva Upavistha Konasana is a powerful twisting pose that boosts spinal mobility, opens the hamstrings, expands the lungs, and stimulates digestion. One pose, so many benefits.
BaddhaKona Sirsasana in pregnancy. This gentle inversion releases pelvic tension, improves circulation, and calms the nervous system. I always recommend practicing it under expert guidance.
Sirsasana (Headstand) using a rope wall. This pose helps boost circulation and build stamina, preparing the body for the big day of labor.
About My Practice & Musings
My practice isn't about perfectly posed pictures; it’s about using the chair, the wall, and the rope to build support. When you see me in these poses, I’m using props to open my back and hips safely—something I’ve relied on to manage my own health and motherhood journey. If you’re looking for a practice that respects your body’s current capacity rather than forcing it into a shape, this is exactly what we do in class.
You will notice that many of my photos feature props—chairs, wall ropes, and bolsters. In the Iyengar tradition, these aren't crutches; they are tools that allow us to access the benefits of a pose without straining our joints.
My practice changed significantly as I moved through my 40s and became a mother. I stopped focusing on how a pose looked and started focusing on how it felt. Whether I am using the rope wall to decompress my spine or a chair to support my back, the goal is always the same: stability and awareness.
This is the same philosophy I bring to my studio in JP Nagar and my online sessions. We don't just 'do yoga'; we learn to listen to the body's subtle signals. If you are struggling with chronic back pain, PCOS, or recovering from a C-section, we work with what you have today. You don't need to be flexible or fit to start. You just need to be willing to show up and use the props to support your alignment.
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