Yoga Asana Tutorials & Safe Alignment Tips
Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your practice, I break down complex poses into simple, achievable steps so you can practice the *sahi tareeke se*.
Announcing my month-long Headstand (Shirshasana) workshop. Whether you are a beginner curious to learn or a practitioner looking to improve, this workshop will help you grow.
My teacher once told me to be a child while doing inversions. Children are fearless. Here I am playing with a wall-assisted handstand, with my own little one watching.
Ready for the split? This June, I'm committing to a deeper discipline. It’s not about touching the ground, it’s about touching your potential. You don’t need to be flexible to begin, you just need to begin.
If you're a beginner and your Malasana (Yogic Squat) looks like this with your heels off the floor, it's completely fine. You can use a rolled-up mat for support to help you find the pose.
A wall-assisted backbend progression. Using a wall is a safe and effective way to deepen your backbends and open your heart space, preparing you for poses like King Pigeon.
A sequence for building strength and stability for Sirsasana (Headstand). The flow includes core work and shoulder opening to prepare the body to go upside down safely.
A 5-step sequence to help improve your posture. This flow includes Gomukhasana arms for shoulder opening, Dhanurasana for back strengthening, and other key poses. Practice daily for great results.
About this collection
Many of us get frustrated because we think yoga requires a flexible body before we even start. That is simply not true. In my practice, I show you how to use simple props like cushions or a rolled-up mat to support your body while you build strength. For example, if your heels lift in Malasana, that is not a failure; it is just a sign that your body needs a bit of extra help to open up safely.
Finding Your Own Way
Yoga is about discovering how your body moves, not trying to force it into shapes you see online. When I teach, I focus on the why behind a movement. Are your shoulders tight? Let's work on opening them with wall-assisted backbends. Is balance tricky? We slow down, use a wall for support, and learn to play with the pose rather than fight it.
Prop-Supported Progress
You do not need expensive equipment to get better. I teach you how to use what you have at home—cushions, belts, or a wall—to find proper alignment. Using props doesn't mean you are 'bad' at yoga; it means you are smart about your body's current needs.
Why Live Sessions Matter
Watching a video can only take you so far. My live classes are different because they are interactive. When we practice together in real-time, I can guide you through the subtle adjustments that make a pose feel right. We cover:
- Foundation: Building strength from the ground up.
- Alignment: Understanding the sahi tareeke se to prevent injury.
- Inversions: Breaking down fear with step-by-step drills for poses like Shirshasana.
- Consistency: Learning that even 10 minutes of showing up beats a perfect 60-minute session once a week.
Whether you are a beginner curious about your first headstand or a regular practitioner looking to improve your form, there is a space here for you to grow safely and sustainably.
Preeti Kalia
I'm Preeti. After becoming a mother, my own yoga practice transformed—it became less about perfecting poses and more about listening to my body. I teach because I want you to feel that same freedom and strength, without any pressure to be 'perfect' for a camera.
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