On the Mat

Mumbai-based Tanvi Mehra recommends practising vrksasana to find stability, balance and build a strong foundation for your practice.

It relaxes the entire body and activates the parasympathetic nervous system, says Sharanya Narayanan.

Sharanaya Narayanan lists the asanas and pranayama techniques that are best for expecting mothers.

Matsyasana relaxes the body, calms the mind and stimulates the thymus to boost immunity, says Digna Popat.

Sharanya Narayanan uses a belt and bricks to stay in supta padangusthasana as the pose keeps her relaxed yet active while she’s in self-quarantine.

Bosco Bhandarkar uses props to practise supta baddha konasana — it allows the practitioner to stay in the pose longer.

Jenny Raymundo explains how this counter pose to paschimottanasana opens her heart and strengthens her emotions.

Asana practice isn’t just about stretching and gaining flexibility, says Tanvi Mehra.

Mohammad Imran Salat loves working on backbends and inversions. Read more to find out why.

It’s the most natural thing to do but how many of us do it right? Piotr Kurpiasz shares how ashtanga helped him find his breath.