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title: "Advanced Yoga Poses for Strength and Confidence in Bangalore"
description: "Learn advanced yoga poses like headstands and backbends with safe, anatomy-focused instruction in Gunjur. Build strength, flexibility, and confidence with Shashi's expert guidance."
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# Advanced Yoga Poses for Strength and Confidence

Tribe Verified · Expert-led guidance in Gunjur since 2020.

By [Shashi Prabha Dwivedi](https://mytribe.in/yogyatra_with_shashi) · Visit Studio at Varthur Main Road, Gunjur · ₹2,500 per student / month (estimate)

Part of [Inclusive Kids Yoga Classes (In-Studio)](https://mytribe.in/yogyatra_with_shashi/inclusive-kids-yoga-classes-in-studio). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/yogyatra_with_shashi/inclusive-kids-yoga-classes-in-studio/gallery)

Advanced asanas are not just for show. When my students tackle headstands or backbends, they are building the focus and resilience they need to show up in life. See how we get there safely.

## Photos and videos

- [Video: A backbend without awareness is just a shape, not a practice. Here, my students learn to bend with control and breath, building spinal flexibility safely and mindfully.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f6c9157c-62ec-4ae2-8af5-dc7814cc020e)
- ![A studio full of students united in their practice of Sirsasana (Headstand). This pose builds focus, strength, and a new perspective on what the body can do.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/21992794-7fbf-4303-bb68-ba1b5b7551fe)
- [Video: A little friendly competition in Pincha Mayurasana (Forearm Stand) with 5-year-old Vivikt. Age is no barrier to building incredible strength and balance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b966b1b1-2261-45e2-9b40-13ad280f2840)
- [Video: Little eyes are always watching and mirroring. I demonstrate a dynamic flow, and my students follow, learning through observation and their own exploration of movement.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fc2a7dec-0b8e-49b7-b9e6-b7bc1a42f732)
- [Video: A good teacher must first be a dedicated practitioner. My own practice in poses like this supported headstand and split informs how I guide my students in their growth.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/03c700e5-a66d-4f2f-85b7-4c8a2796121b)
- [Video: Here, I demonstrate the transition from Reverse Plank to Chakrasana (Wheel Pose). It's a beautiful flow that builds a bridge between core strength and spinal openness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/84b6c0d1-030e-4f94-88bf-09b9c20316e4)
- [Video: This weekend's session was fire. We worked on advanced poses like this scorpion forearm stand, challenging our limits with focus and determination.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/699c360a-26ea-41d6-84c9-023efd2f00ee)
- ![With my guidance, this young student explores a deep scorpion pose on his forearms. This advanced backbend requires a great deal of shoulder and spinal mobility, which we build up safely over time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/82b76812-8f81-42e2-bcb4-ca7cc1f1f113)
- ![This student demonstrates incredible flexibility and control in Vrschikasana (Scorpion Pose) on his forearms. It's a testament to his dedicated practice and body awareness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ef41b103-a3a0-4bf4-96f8-171ccf04f63b)
- ![This young yogi shows amazing focus and hip flexibility in this seated twisting pose. It's a complex asana that he approaches with a calm and playful spirit.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0f516b73-658e-4b4d-9b72-e58fce05f5d2)
- ![Look at that smile. This student finds joy and accomplishment in achieving Hanumanasana (the splits), a pose that requires both flexibility and patience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3a81275f-5080-4904-9c9c-b8a5f7668024)
- ![This young girl is in Yoganidrasana, or Yogic Sleep Pose. It's an advanced posture that requires deep hip and hamstring flexibility, and she makes it look effortless.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1690d0d2-786c-43e3-a91e-2d791a9bfd2f)
- ![A beautiful expression of Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (One-Legged King Pigeon Pose). This deep backbend and hip opener is a challenging pose that this student is mastering.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6b2a9c6f-6997-487b-9e0b-912436c0e5ef)
- [Video: A beautiful start to the week focusing on inversions and backbends. Here you can see students working on headstands and deep stretches with my assistance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/46c403f0-7f88-4e81-99dc-d0c21fab954e)
- [Video: Don't just move, move with meaning. This is what I teach my students, whether they are in a deep backbend or a challenging inversion, to listen to their bodies.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dc354e88-b7fe-4b88-b4d9-bfeb32b05828)
- [Video: A weekend dose of controlled fire. My students working on everything from headstands and arm balances to powerful push-ups, building strength and resilience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/590ba7a8-1b47-49b0-9b5a-078233274787)
- [Video: A heart-opening kind of day in the studio. We focused on poses that create space in the chest and shoulders, like warrior poses and wall-supported backbends.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4b448229-e717-47ab-870e-27b3114e08ce)
- [Video: A peek into a session focused on arm balances. From Bakasana (Crow Pose) to Astavakrasana (Eight-Angle Pose), the kids learn to trust their strength.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1eb20358-951a-4d35-acee-89b52af98102)
- ![I provide hands-on assistance to help this young student safely deepen his Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (One-Legged King Pigeon Pose), ensuring correct alignment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c04707d4-6d4e-474c-9c7c-fce487419856)
- ![This young yogini practices a gentle backbend, opening her heart and building flexibility in her spine. Every practice, no matter how simple, is a step forward.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ced42300-3d0c-4f1c-a1b8-3a0b2783a629)
- ![Partner work can be a fun way to explore deeper stretches. Here, one student supports another in a challenging backbend variation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f0235260-2a98-4204-a17d-40ba7ad51a0e)
- ![This student works on his Urdhva Dhanurasana (Upward Bow Pose), showing great strength in his arms and legs to lift his body.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cb86a864-352c-4508-9bae-93937aa1be86)
- ![Students practice a seated forward bend variation, working on hamstring flexibility and focus.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bad0d9f4-5077-4950-84bf-3a59f02bfc50)
- ![Another angle of this student's impressive Eka Pada Rajakapotasana, showing his focus and the deep opening in his hips and spine.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e7e2757a-96ab-4f2d-b886-6781b1efd7a3)
- ![This young girl practices a deep backbend, showing incredible spinal flexibility and control.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fd4d00d9-ce2e-42f2-8258-069fc43398e1)
- ![A strong Chakrasana (Wheel Pose) in our studio, with the Yog Yatra logo in the background, reminding us of our shared journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1a0820a8-739f-4043-8d46-e6e1966d7328)
- ![A student prepares for a standing backbend, opening his chest towards the sky. This builds strength in the legs and flexibility in the spine.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/025afe1e-6068-4182-953c-0c12d415c9e9)
- ![This young boy demonstrates a strong Chakrasana (Wheel Pose), a foundational backbend that builds full-body strength.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/53f9e0a6-c841-48cc-962e-d276326d4db7)
- ![A powerful Urdhva Dhanurasana (Upward Bow Pose) from a young student, showcasing her strength and determination.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5f39c481-4965-4b3a-bcc5-f8ae21c5bdd9)
- ![Even our youngest yogis can build amazing strength. Here a student holds a strong wheel pose.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6a389138-4b84-4a95-bcde-9b8dde55a882)
- ![Students work on the preparatory stages of Sirsasana (Headstand), building the necessary neck and shoulder strength safely.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7b2d8d83-8b95-4ef0-b5ae-5562be9bcd6d)
- ![I guide two students in Chakrasana (Wheel Pose), helping them find the right alignment and push-off.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9215e7e4-b24e-4f0e-91ac-722af80ec1b8)
- ![A student practices the entry into Sirsasana (Headstand) with my careful supervision.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b059b78a-4089-4786-87e1-4545047c1a47)
- ![A dynamic entry into Chakrasana, this student shows both flexibility and explosive strength.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e2d4f380-54b4-45b0-8214-4fca3ca22298)
- ![This student practices a jump-through, a dynamic movement that builds core strength and coordination.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f4e3f2c6-1457-4c93-ac16-7816cc391b2a)
- ![A line of young yogis holding a steady Sirsasana (Headstand), a testament to their focus and practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cf0ccd12-f6f1-4cfe-903a-7c0ed715f7ca)
- ![This student shows beautiful flexibility in Hanumanasana (the splits) combined with a backbend, opening her heart to the sky.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5ad3d39d-99c7-426e-853e-cc1dd7e11d0c)
- ![A row of students practicing Chakrasana (Wheel Pose) together, creating a wave of energy and shared effort.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/52e1ecd1-70c3-4ab0-ae4d-d3029ebfa0fd)
- ![Using bolsters for support, these students work on their Bakasana (Crow Pose), building arm strength and balance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/23e9bc07-274b-4d7c-b8a1-54d9af71b2f1)
- ![This student practices a variation of Chakrasana, working on walking his hands and feet closer together to deepen the backbend.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b7699a31-1375-46d3-aed9-6c84e91089e6)
- ![A strong and stable wheel pose, demonstrating excellent shoulder and thoracic spine mobility.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/953355bf-91c9-4bd4-b33e-82004448b184)
- ![This student holds Dwi Pada Viparita Dandasana (Forearm Wheel Pose), an advanced backbend that requires significant strength and openness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/02441cf9-541e-488d-a6c6-8aee17e51741)
- ![A perfect Sirsasana (Headstand) in front of our studio logo. This pose is a cornerstone of our practice for building focus and strength.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9f22d5bd-3e23-4a2e-a650-74f2c4ac8354)
- ![This young boy holds a steady Bakasana (Crow Pose), balancing his entire body weight on his hands with incredible focus.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6fe8d999-6654-483c-9af5-f1c8a4e685d8)

## About Building Strength & Confidence: Advanced Poses

Advanced poses like Sirsasana or Chakrasana are not about brute force. In my Varthur studio, we break these down using wall ropes and blocks so your muscles understand the engagement before you ever go fully inverted. You do not just hold the shape; you understand the anatomy of why it works, which means you leave with strength, not an injury.

### Why Advanced Does Not Mean Hard
When students ask to learn headstands or deep backbends, I always tell them the same thing: if you rush, you will break. We approach advanced asanas by focusing on the anatomy. Whether it is a Pincha Mayurasana or a deep split, we start with the fundamentals. My students learn exactly which muscles need to fire and how to use props like chairs and wooden bricks to support the body.

### The Role of Discipline
You might hear me being strict in class. That is because safety is non-negotiable. Whether you are six or sixty, when you are upside down, you need to be present. I do not believe in just 'trying' a pose. We work on the foundation—core engagement, shoulder stability, and hip mobility—until the body is ready. Then, and only then, do we lift off.

### Frequently Asked Questions
**Do I need prior experience?**
You need a consistent foundation. If you have been practicing regularly at my Gunjur studio or elsewhere, we can evaluate your readiness for advanced transitions.

**What if I am afraid of inversions?**
Fear is natural. We use wall support and spotting techniques so you feel grounded. By the time you attempt a free-standing pose, your body already knows the mechanics, so the fear fades.

**How do you ensure safety during backbends?**
We never force a backbend. We use breathwork and rope-assisted adjustments to open the spine safely. It is about patience, not ego.

## About Shashi Prabha Dwivedi

I am Shashi. Yoga is how I live, and I teach it the way I practice: with honesty, discipline, and a bit of scolding when you need it. I do not care if you can touch your toes on day one. I care that you show up, listen to your body, and leave stronger than you walked in.

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