Description

Build a Safe, Stable, and Mindful Yoga Practice

Most yoga injuries do not come from advanced postures. They come from small alignment habits — a locked knee in Triangle, a collapsed shoulder in Downward Dog, a rounded spine in a forward fold — repeated over hundreds of practice sessions. This 10-hour workshop is designed to identify those habits early and replace them with safer, more sustainable patterns.

Across four focused sessions at our OUE Downtown Gallery studio in Singapore CBD, you will learn the principles of yoga alignment, the anatomy behind common postures, and the practical skills to observe and adjust both your own practice and others’. The workshop is suitable for committed practitioners who want to deepen their foundation, aspiring yoga teachers building their teaching toolkit, and current teachers looking to refine observation and adjustment skills.

This is not a workshop about achieving perfect postures. It is about building a body of knowledge that protects your practice for the next twenty years, not the next twenty minutes.

Workshop Details

• Dates: 2, 3, 7 & 8 July 2026 (Saturday and Sunday across two weekends)
• Time: 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM each session
• Duration: 10 hours total
• Venue: Ojas Yoga & Wellness, OUE Downtown Gallery, Singapore

What You Will Learn

Understanding Yoga Alignment

• The meaning and importance of alignment in yoga
• How alignment supports a safe and sustainable practice
• The relationship between posture, breath, and movement

Why Proper Alignment Matters

Correct alignment is not aesthetic — it is functional. Throughout the workshop you will see how proper positioning:

• Improves posture and everyday body mechanics
• Prevents unnecessary strain and reduces injury risk
• Enhances flexibility safely without overstretching
• Builds strength and stability through correct muscle engagement
• Improves breathing efficiency in every pose
• Develops body awareness and concentration
• Protects joints and supports balanced movement long-term

Core Principles of Yoga Alignment

• Foundation and stability
• Spine alignment and posture awareness
• Joint safety and correct positioning
• Breath coordination with movement
• Proper muscle engagement
• Weight distribution and balance

Detailed Alignment in Common Yoga Poses

Participants will work through detailed alignment, common mistakes, modifications, and safe adjustments for key postures including:

• Tadasana (Mountain Pose)
• Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog)
• Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)
• Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)

Common Alignment Mistakes Addressed

• Locking joints
• Overstretching
• Rounded spine in seated and standing postures
• Poor weight distribution
• Misaligned knees
• Collapsed shoulders
• Holding the breath during practice

Teaching & Observation Skills

For yoga teachers and aspiring instructors, the workshop also covers practical teaching skills:

• How to observe students effectively in a class setting
• Safe and clear verbal alignment cues
• When and how to introduce props
• Teaching safe modifications for different bodies
• Encouraging awareness over perfection
• Creating a safer overall environment in your classes

Who Should Join This Workshop

• Yoga practitioners of all levels who want to deepen their understanding of safe practice
• Yoga teachers refining their observation and adjustment skills
• Aspiring yoga teachers building a strong foundation before teacher training
• Fitness and wellness professionals working with movement
• Anyone interested in improving posture, movement quality, and body awareness

Why This Workshop Matters

Yoga alignment is not about achieving perfect shapes. It is about creating safe, stable, and mindful movement that supports the body rather than forcing it. Understanding alignment helps practitioners move with greater awareness, confidence, and ease — both on the mat and in everyday life.

For practitioners based in Singapore’s CBD, this is also a rare opportunity to spend ten focused hours with experienced teachers in a small-group setting, just minutes from your workplace at OUE Downtown Gallery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be an experienced yoga practitioner to join?

No. The workshop is suitable for practitioners at any level, including those relatively new to yoga. The focus is on building correct foundations rather than working with advanced postures.

Is this workshop suitable for yoga teachers?

Yes. A significant portion of the workshop covers observation skills, verbal cueing, prop use, and safe adjustments — all directly applicable to teaching.

Will I receive a certificate?

This is a continuing education workshop focused on practical skill development. Please contact us directly if you require formal documentation for teacher training records.

What should I bring?

Bring your own yoga mat if you prefer to use it, comfortable clothing suitable for movement, water, and a notebook for taking notes. Props will be provided.

What if I can only attend some of the four sessions?

The workshop is designed as an integrated 10-hour programme, with each session building on the previous one. We recommend attending all four sessions. Please contact us to discuss if you anticipate scheduling conflicts.

Register Your Place

Slots are deliberately limited to allow for personalised feedback and hands-on adjustment work.

For registration and enquiries, please contact Ojas Yoga & Wellness directly.