--- title: "Learn Yoga Asanas: Pose Breakdowns & Flow Transitions in Varthur" description: "Master complex yoga asanas and safe transitions at YogYatra. Shashi shares anatomy-focused yoga pose breakdowns and strength-building flows for all levels in Gunjur." canonical: https://mytribe.in/yogyatra_with_shashi/in-studio-group-yoga-for-adults-all-levels/learn-the-asanas-pose-breakdowns-transitions last_updated: 2025-09-06 --- # Master Yoga Asanas: Safe Breakdowns & Transitions Tribe Verified · Helping students master asanas in Gunjur. By [Shashi Prabha Dwivedi](https://mytribe.in/yogyatra_with_shashi) · Visit Studio at Varthur Main Road, Gunjur · ₹3,300 per month (estimate) Part of [In-Studio Group Yoga for Adults (All Levels)](https://mytribe.in/yogyatra_with_shashi/in-studio-group-yoga-for-adults-all-levels). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/yogyatra_with_shashi/in-studio-group-yoga-for-adults-all-levels/gallery) I don't just teach the pose; I teach how your body gets there. Explore anatomy-focused breakdowns, transition flows, and the drills I use to build strength safely. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Back with new transitions. This flow sequence shows how we can move from the floor into different poses with control and grace.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7cb94c75-ce78-48ad-8122-6883e120a444) - [Video: This week's transition homework. I guide you through a Vinyasa flow including Plank, Chaturanga, Urdhva Mukha, and a jump into Bakasana.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/442626e0-b361-4adb-b416-36dd6927d5b3) - [Video: A flow for my most consistent students. I guide them through a sequence that includes rolling back, Adho Mukha, and a tripod headstand variation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b7877ad1-7487-4324-bf70-49757186f9f9) - [Video: Try this yoga flow. A fun and dynamic sequence that moves from Pincha Mayurasana into a playful roll, showing how we can link poses together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/101df521-23b9-4349-a965-4177d57c7644) - [Video: A must-try transition from Reverse Plank to Chakrasana (Wheel Pose). I explain how to shift your weight and lift your arms to move mindfully into the backbend.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/84b6c0d1-030e-4f94-88bf-09b9c20316e4) - [Video: People ask how I can do poses like Mayurasana on a bar. The answer is smart training. This video shows the bodyweight strength exercises that build the foundation for such poses.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/86713f7a-def9-4450-a864-f43dde5bd70d) - [Video: A detailed breakdown of how to safely enter Tripod Headstand from a Wide-Legged Forward Fold, with clear cues on alignment and weight distribution.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4b14e2fd-14dd-462c-af90-8099a55106a8) - [Video: A fun little flow to follow. This sequence includes a jump from Adho Mukha Svanasana into a headstand, a great drill for building control.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fc2a7dec-0b8e-49b7-b9e6-b7bc1a42f732) - [Video: Returning to the mat after a break. This gentle flow reminds me that it's not about speed, but about moving consciously and lovingly.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f927ab85-904e-45a7-a8b5-a03706ad769b) - [Video: Pretty girls walk, but yogis crawl like crocodiles. A fun look at Nakrasana, a powerful crawling movement that builds full-body strength.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1bcdffd7-ef99-4849-b7b4-53506e83ac0b) - [Video: The yogi-ninja version of a burpee. This dynamic flow combines a handstand with a roll, a fun and challenging way to build strength.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/02b794c7-d1d9-47de-9dee-c955fabe6de0) - [Video: A tutorial for the forearm kickover. I guide my student through her first attempt, focusing on dropping the elbows, walking forward, and kicking with control.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/25b7aaef-fe7a-4463-8dad-1f37bfcebd6b) - [Video: Try this transition. A creative flow moving from a chin stand variation into a pistol squat, challenging both strength and balance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1d45a6c0-92a7-449f-a7cc-8a35099b618e) - [Video: The 360-degree headstand challenge. This drill is all about core control, balance, and having fun while exploring your stability.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/64f76a41-8dc4-407d-b02c-25cef0dc4c28) - [Video: A simple flow to challenge focus and control, with my dog as a calm observer. Practice can happen anywhere.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/95f6027c-0f51-4559-b32f-78ff562b5f2a) - [Video: A student's first try at a forearm kickover. This video captures the moment of courage and determination as she attempts this challenging transition with my guidance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/544c4291-0921-4880-8d81-5311b33fd3ed) - [Video: Every fall teaches a lesson. This video shows the real process of practice, including the wobbles and falls, as I work on a challenging arm balance transition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/83be529d-23fb-41fb-a054-a57baa76c324) - [Video: From crow to flight. A demonstration of the transition from Bakasana, rolling forward into the arm balance Eka Pada Koundinyasana.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ee13d41f-93f1-4695-9531-8deac3def222) - [Video: A pistol squat to splits walk, a challenging and fun flow that builds leg strength and flexibility.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/85ae483a-ab8f-4586-ae14-9f9cc713afa4) - [Video: The pistol squat challenge. Here, a student tests her balance and leg strength by performing a pistol squat on a yoga wheel.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3ae62a95-5883-410f-a999-af5dc89a61ba) ## About Learn the Asanas: Pose Breakdowns & Transitions Most people focus on the final look of a pose like Bakasana or a headstand, but the magic is in the transition. In my studio, we don't just jump into inversions; we use the Iyengar rope wall and specific bodyweight drills to map out the anatomy of the movement. If you are struggling with the 'jump' or 'lift,' it is usually because we haven't engaged the right core muscles or stabilized the shoulders first. ### The 'How' and 'Why' of Your Practice Yoga isn't a performance; it is a mechanical process. Whether you are working toward your first Chaturanga or trying to refine your Chakrasana, the approach remains the same: understand the leverage, protect the joints, and build the foundation. At my studio on Varthur Main Road, we deconstruct every movement. We look at the 'why'—why your hamstrings feel tight, why your shoulders collapse in a headstand, and how to use props to fix that. **What you will learn here:** * **Anatomy-First Cues:** We don't just say 'reach higher.' We look at hip rotation, anterior pelvic tilts, and how to contract muscles around the knees to create space. * **The Power of Props:** I use Iyengar-style rope walls, blocks, and straps to make impossible poses accessible. Props aren't a crutch; they are a tool to teach your nervous system how to operate safely. * **Drills over Poses:** You will see plenty of tutorials here for things like the 'yogi-ninja burpee' or forearm kickovers. These aren't just for show—they are progressive strength drills designed to help you build the raw power needed for advanced asanas. ### Why Practice With Us? Most studios have you flow through sun salutations without a single correction. Here, I cap batches at 25 students. This ensures that when we are working on a transition, I can physically adjust your alignment and tell you exactly where you are losing energy. Stop chasing the 'perfect' photo. Start learning the mechanics of your own body, gain control over your transitions, and eventually, the poses will follow. ## About Shashi Prabha Dwivedi I am Shashi, and I am here to stop you from chasing perfection and start you on the path of understanding. We will work on the mechanics of your practice—how to move, where to breathe, and how to use props to make every asana accessible for your specific body. 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