Embracing Inner Harmony: Unlocking Peace Through Breathwork and Mindfulness

I mainly practice Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and teach Yoga Chikitsa first series meaning "yoga therapy." This strong practice cleanses and strengthens your body, mind, and senses, improving your overall health. It helps heal both mental and physical problems and boosts self-awareness and focus with regular practice.

I learned asanas, pranayama, mudras, and philosophy from Sri BNS Iyengar in Mysore, so my Ashtanga Yoga classes follow his style, including chanting and variations. I also practice with senior teachers from the Patthabi Jois tradition and honour their teachings. I trained in Iyengar Yoga with Usha Devi in Rishikesh and studied Vinyasa styles like Dinamic Yoga, Jivamukti and restorative Yin Yoga.

Drawing from the teachings I received I offer a few class modules, including traditional Hatha Yoga and more restorative classes that suit all skill levels and adjust to each student’s needs. I believe everyone can benefit from Yoga. Students say my classes are both challenging and fun.

1. YAMA (Ethical Disciplines)
   

2. NIYAMA (Self Observation)
   

3. ASANA (Posture)
   

4. PRANAYAMA (Breath Control)
   

5. PRATYAHARA (Sense Withdrawal)
   

6. DHARANA (Concentration)
   

7. DHYANA (Meditation)
   

8. SAMADHI (Eternal Bliss)

The Ashtanga Yoga system is a comprehensive roadmap offering not only physical wellbeing but also ethical, mental, and spiritual transformation.

Primary series Yoga Chikitsa - BNS IYENGAR practice sheet.

What is Pranayama?

Pranayama, taught by BNS Iyengar in Mysore, is a yoga practice that controls breathing to balance life energy called Prana. It cleans the body and mind by focusing on breath rhythm, depth, and holding. This helps calm the mind, relax the body, and improve awareness for better meditation and health. I was authorised by BNS Iyengar in 2015 to teach these techniques. While strong yoga poses help sit straight and let Prana flow, anyone can use pranayama to calm the mind through breath control and it aids the practice of Yoga and meditation, it is an important tool for spiritual evolution.

This tantric and holistic path is traditionally divided into eight progressive limbs, each offering a unique aspect of practice and self-development: