Advanced Yoga Training & Anatomy in Bangalore
Stop chasing perfect poses and start understanding your body mechanics. Here is my approach to building a sustainable, informed, and truly advanced practice.
This variation of Pincha Mayurasana, or forearm stand, is a beautiful expression of balance and strength. It's a pose that requires more than just strong arms; it demands deep core engagement, shoulder stability, and a precise understanding of your body's center of gravity. In my advanced course, we focus on the anatomy behind inversions, using specific drills to build the strength and awareness needed to fly safely.
Are you feeling stuck in your yoga practice, unable to achieve poses like front splits, backbends, or arm balances? It's often not a lack of strength, but a lack of knowledge about your own body. I created this course to teach you the anatomy, muscle engagement, and specific techniques you need to progress safely and achieve your goals, complete with weekly live sessions for personal correction.
People often ask how long it takes to achieve a pose like Poorna Dhanurasana, or full bow pose. This video shows my student Nivedita's journey. Progress isn't about a timeline; it's about consistent practice and surrendering to the process. Her dedication is proof that with the right guidance, transformation is always possible.
Here is a step-by-step tutorial for Astavakrasana, or Eight-Angle Pose. I break down the palm placement, how to engage your core, and the mechanics of shifting your weight forward to lift off. My course is filled with detailed breakdowns like this for beginners, intermediate, and advanced practitioners to master complex arm balances safely.
They used to say yoga is only for the flexible, and looking at my practice from January 2021, I might have agreed. This video shows my own backbend journey. It's not about being perfect from the start; it's about showing up, being patient, and letting the practice transform you. Yoga meets you exactly where you are.
Transformation doesn’t come from intensity, it comes from consistency. My students Aruna and Nivedita, who haven't missed a class in three years, are a testament to this. Watch them flow in sync, demonstrating the strength and grace that is built one practice at a time. This is the kind of dedication we foster in our community.
A saree doesn't stop the practice. Here, I'm holding Natarajasana, or Dancer's Pose, which requires immense balance, focus, and deep back and shoulder flexibility. Yoga isn't about the clothes you wear or the place you practice; it's about the presence and awareness you bring to the mat.
About this collection
My training isn't just about watching a video and mimicking shapes. In every session, we break down muscle engagement and joint mechanics so you actually understand why a movement works for your body type. Expect specific, corrective feedback—if your alignment is off, I will call it out so you build strength without injury.
The Anatomy-First Approach
Most people struggle with inversions or backbends not because they lack strength, but because they lack the technical knowledge to move safely. My courses, like the Yog Yatra Mastery, replace guesswork with biomechanics.
Why This Methodology Works
- Muscle Engagement: We move past "hold the pose" to focus on which muscles are firing (agonists) and which are inhibiting (antagonists). This is how you unlock poses like Astavakrasana or Pincha Mayurasana without strain.
- Real-Time Correction: It’s one thing to watch a pre-recorded tutorial; it’s another to have a teacher watch you. In my live sessions, I don't just demonstrate—I spot, correct, and push you to adjust your alignment in real-time.
- Progress over Perfection: My students have been with me for years, not because they arrived perfect, but because they showed up consistently. We treat every session as an opportunity to understand your body better, not to perform for social media.
Who This Is For
This isn't for absolute beginners looking for a gentle stretch. It’s for practitioners who have the basics—Surya Namaskars, a solid plank—and are now ready to tackle complex inversions, arm balances, and deep backbends. If you are willing to accept a little 'daant' (scolding) in exchange for genuine growth and safe, long-term improvement, I am ready to teach you.
Shashi Prabha Dwivedi
I'm Shashi. My classes are a blend of strict alignment corrections and deep, supportive coaching. If you're ready to stop chasing 'perfect' shapes and start building a real, sustainable foundation, you're in the right place.
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