Yoga Poses and Therapeutic Asanas
Explore a range of foundational and therapeutic yoga poses designed to bring strength, balance, and peace to your daily life. Whether you are starting out or looking to deepen your practice, these techniques are tailored for real health results.
This is a look at a personal practice at home, moving through a flow of asanas including Ustrasana (Camel Pose) and a lunge variation. A consistent self-practice is key to maintaining your own health and energy as a teacher.
This poster summarizes the many benefits of joining my yoga classes. From increased flexibility and better posture to pain relief and improved joint health, my goal is to help you balance your soul and live a healthier life.
"Words cannot convey the value of yoga. It has to be experienced." This quote from B.K.S. Iyengar perfectly captures the essence of the practice. It's a personal journey of discovery.
"True yoga is not about the shape of your body but the shape of your life." This quote by Aadil Palkivala is a guiding principle in my teaching. I focus on how the practice transforms you from the inside out.
This collage shows the variety of asanas we practice in my yoga classes. From seated poses and inversions to standing postures, I guide my students through a well-rounded practice to build strength and flexibility.
Surya Namaskar, or Sun Salutation, is a foundational and highly beneficial practice. This video, set against a beautiful outdoor sculpture, shows a few variations that help to energize the body and calm the mind.
Here I am practicing Vrikshasana, or Tree Pose, by the sea. This grounding posture is wonderful for improving balance, strengthening the legs, and enhancing focus. The sound of the waves adds a natural element of peace.
This flyer provides a comprehensive overview of my services. With over 20 years of experience, I offer everything from group classes to personalized programs for health and healing, including managing dialysis, paralysis, and pregnancy-related challenges.
"Yoga is when every cell of the body sings the song of the soul." This beautiful quote from B.K.S. Iyengar is paired with a photo from one of my classes, where students are in a state of restful awareness.
Malasana, or the Garland Pose, has numerous benefits. As this graphic shows, it helps reduce belly fat, aids digestion, keeps hip joints healthy, and increases flexibility. I guide students on how to practice it correctly in my classes.
About Additional Work & Poses
In my practice, I often use simple props like a chair, a block, or even a dupatta to make asanas accessible. Yoga is not about forcing your body into a difficult pose, but finding the right modification so you can feel the benefits safely, regardless of your current flexibility or health condition.
Yoga is a journey of the self, and these poses are simply tools to help you reach a state of physical and mental wellness. In these galleries, you will find foundational practices like Surya Namaskar, which I recommend for its holistic ability to energize the body and calm the mind, and targeted postures like Malasana, which helps with digestion and hip health.
My approach is to keep things 'sahaj and saral'—meaning easy and effective. Whether we are practicing Vrikshasana for focus or using therapeutic movements for chronic pain management, the focus is always on your individual capacity. I do not believe in a one-size-fits-all workout. If you are joining my classes in Kurla or Chembur, you will see how we adapt movements for seniors, those recovering from injuries, or anyone managing lifestyle conditions like PCOD or diabetes.
It is about building a sustainable 'jeevan shaili' (lifestyle) that makes your body feel younger and your mind quieter. You do not need extreme flexibility to start; you just need the willingness to move. Explore these postures to understand the form, but remember that the true practice happens when you connect your breath to your movement. If you find a pose here that interests you, let me know, and we can work on incorporating it into your routine during our next session.
YogaWithRajani
Hi, I am Rajani Pawar. With over 20 years of experience, I believe yoga is for everyone, not just the flexible few. I focus on practical, therapeutic techniques that help you feel stronger and calmer without unnecessary strain.
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