Flexibility & Deep Stretching Classes in Rajouri Garden
Unlock your body's potential with safe, deep stretching techniques designed to increase your range of motion and relieve persistent stiffness.
Props are not a sign of weakness; they are tools for deeper exploration. Here, we are using chairs to learn forward bending drills, allowing students to safely access a deeper hamstring and spine stretch.
This sequence shows a beautiful progression into a deep backbend, opening the heart and increasing spinal flexibility. Every backbend is a step towards greater freedom in the body and mind.
With over 20 years of teaching experience, my priority is always safety and correct alignment. Here, I am providing a hands-on adjustment in a standing split to help my student safely deepen the stretch without injury.
My advanced batch students working on their flexibility. This video shows them moving into full splits (Hanumanasana), a testament to their dedication and consistent practice in our flexibility-focused sessions.
This class is flowing through a sequence of warrior poses and deep stretches like the splits. These movements build lower body strength while dramatically improving hip flexibility.
Even if you cannot do great things, you can do small things in a great way. This class is focused on seated forward bends (Paschimottanasana), which calm the mind, stretch the spine, and improve digestion.
Students practice Dhanurasana (Bow Pose) in my class. This powerful backbend strengthens the entire back, improves posture, and opens up the chest and shoulders. We use props like blocks for support where needed.
This is a glimpse into my offline Ashtanga yoga flow class. Students are practicing Supta Padangusthasana, a reclining hand-to-big-toe pose that is excellent for increasing hamstring flexibility.
My students work on back-strengthening and flexibility poses like Dhanurasana (Bow Pose) and Salabhasana (Locust Pose). These asanas are key to developing a strong, healthy back.
In my classes, we work towards advanced flexibility goals. Here, students are practicing deep hip and hamstring stretches, building the foundation for more complex poses.
About Flexibility & Deep Stretching
Real flexibility isn't about forcing yourself into a pose. In my studio, we use chairs, blocks, and wall ropes as tools—not crutches—to let your muscles release tension naturally. Whether you are dealing with a tight lower back from hours at a desk or want to finally nail that split, we focus on safe, progressive depth that respects your body's limits.
Flexibility is often the first thing we lose, whether due to desk jobs or the natural aging process. In my Flexibility & Deep Stretching classes, we don't just 'stretch'; we use structural alignment to create space in your joints.
My approach is rooted in therapeutic movement. I see many students in Rajouri Garden struggling with chronic back pain, cervical issues, or stiff hips from a sedentary lifestyle. We address this by combining active mobility drills with passive deep stretching. We utilize stall bars and wall ropes to provide the traction your spine needs, effectively decompressing the vertebrae while lengthening the hamstrings and calves.
We also incorporate focused breathwork to calm the nervous system. When your body is tense, your muscles fight back; when you learn to breathe, they let go.
What to expect:
- Prop-Supported Stretches: Using blocks and chairs to achieve alignment that your body isn't ready for on the floor alone.
- PCOD & Stress Relief: Specific forward-bending sequences designed to massage abdominal organs and lower cortisol levels.
- Progressive Depth: We track your range of motion over time. You aren't competing with the person on the next mat; you are working on your own progress.
This isn't about aesthetics. It is about fixing your posture, improving your circulation, and ensuring you can move freely without pain. If you are ready to put in the work and be consistent, I am here to guide you through every step.
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