--- title: "My Personal Yoga Practice & Philosophy | Iyengar Yoga in Bangalore" description: "Explore my personal Iyengar yoga practice, using props and alignment to navigate motherhood and women's health. Join my small group yoga sessions in JP Nagar." canonical: https://mytribe.in/yogawithpragya/maternal-wellness-yoga/my-practice-musings last_updated: 2025-09-06 --- # My Personal Yoga Practice and Philosophy Tribe Verified · Iyengar Yoga Studio in JP Nagar By [Pragya Bhatt](https://mytribe.in/yogawithpragya) · Available Online; Studio in JP Nagar & Home visits across Bengaluru · ₹2,500 per session (billed monthly) (estimate) Part of [Maternal Wellness Yoga](https://mytribe.in/yogawithpragya/maternal-wellness-yoga). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/yogawithpragya/maternal-wellness-yoga/gallery) 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. ## Photos and videos - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e8fd25e0-ed25-4c6d-836b-7a0aca2bc485) - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c4f6040c-1796-4c5e-9f70-93d24b3c6208) - ![Padmasana (Lotus Pose). There is nothing sexier than mental calm and focus. This is the inner vitality that yoga cultivates.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d000b3d5-2c66-468b-80c8-3a5b4267576a) - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7045e81a-19dc-4f90-abe5-f33b58430bd5) - ![Natarajasana (Dancer's Pose). Balance is important to remain stress and wrinkle-free. A playful moment of practice in the city.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/28928e61-0f23-4303-ac68-1ec19e93ac8b) - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ae79c6c2-7f9c-4baf-8a86-2509ccdb9656) - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/554d9928-1e9d-4e8e-8c7b-e6e2d34d0924) - ![Sirsasana (Headstand) using a rope wall. This pose helps boost circulation and build stamina, preparing the body for the big day of labor.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c020830f-957b-4f3a-8679-b6981d610d2e) ## 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. ## About Pragya Bhatt I'm Pragya. I teach yoga as a tool for healing, not just exercise. My own path—becoming a mother at 42 and recovering with a dedicated practice—is exactly how I guide you: with kindness, props, and zero pressure to bounce back. 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