Yoga Centers of Karnataka, South India

Directory of yoga centres and teacher training courses in Mysore, Bangalore and Gokarna!
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Color Code: Lilac = studio, Pink = retreat center / residential teacher training


Atma Vikasa Center of Yogic Sciences

Address: Bharati Mahila Samaja, opp. Nalpak Rest. Kuvempu nagar Double Road, Mysore  570023
Contact: Phone: 0821-341978  /  Email: atmavikasa [at] eth.net
Instructor: YogacharyaV.Venkatesha (nick-named as "Elastic Yogi" by the students)
Qualifications: M.A, 18 years of hard Self practice and 14 yrs of Teaching at the age of 31. Internationally known for his critical eye for perfection and teaching skills.
Atma Vikasa Center of Yogic Sciences Yoga Style: Hatha Yoga, Radja Yoga
Specialties: Advanced courses, Teacher training
A research and study center for all yogic sciences. Well known for its style emphasising Indian tradition, Perfection, alignments, relaxation and scientific understanding. Caters all kinds of practitioners from beginners to advance. A range of courses on Yogasana, pranayama, kriyas, sanskrit, chants and philosophy are available. Specific courses for the advanced practitioners and teacher training programs are also offered.


Bihar School of Yoga Tradition
Address: #209 Damden Neptunia Off Marathalli Main Road, Kundalahalli Gate, Bangalore 560037
Contact: Phone: +919535346424  /  Email: director [at] dasconsultancy.in
Website: http://dasconsultancy.in  |  Yoga Links
Instructor: Chinmay Das, from Bihar School of yoga having 10 years experience in teaching yoga in India and USA
Yoga Style: Astanga, Hatha yoga, Raja yoga, Patanjali, Body detoxification, Meditation, Kundalini, Pranayamas
Specialties: Therapeutic, Prenatal, Post natal


Foundation of Pathanjala Yoga Kendra
Address: No.4, 3 B Main Road, 9th Cross, Sarakki, J.P. Nagar, I Phase, Bangalore  560 078
Contact: Phone: 00 91 80 665 0382  Fax: 00 91 80 653 3909  Email: yogivishwa [at] yahoo.com
Website: www.yogamasterji.com  (site requires Flash player) and www.yogelements.com
Instructor: Masterji, M.S.Viswanath
Yoga Style: Ashtanga and Fundamentals
Specialties: Teacher Training, Intensive study, Asana, Pranayama, Satvic diet, Mantra/Jappa, Meditation
Description: Yoga classes have been conducted in Foundation of Pathanjala Yoga Kendra for more than 30 years. We are visited by students from all over the world. Our students always leave their first visit with a strong impression to visit again.
Our emphasis is on personalized attention and individualized curriculum for the most comfortable and effective practice. For beginners of any level, it is a safe and welcoming place; For ashtanga students, exciting and challenging; for teachers, the FPYK is a centre to truly relax and refresh themselves and for every one an ideal centre.


Hatha yoga mysore
Address: 'Lalita', 1020, Jayalaxmivilas Road, Chamarajapuram, Mysore-570005
Contact: Phone: 091 93422 56593  /  Email: sivananda [at] live.com
Website: www.hathayogamysore.com
Instructor: Mahesh Chandra
Yoga Style: Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa
Description:
Hatha yoga mysore
We are a non-profit yoga center in Mysore city. Hatha yoga mysore
We offer classes in yoga, pranayama and meditation and have been teaching yoga and meditation since 1990.
Teacher training programs in our center include asana, pranayama, mudra, bandha, Bhagavad Gita, yoga sutras, anatomy, diet and nutrition. We also allow drop in classes.


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Mysore Mandala Yogashala
Address: 581 Dewans Rd, Mysore, Karnatica  570004
Instructor: Mr V.Sheshadri BA
Description: Mysore style ashtanga vinyasa classes held daily by a traditional indian teacher in the lineage of BNS Iyengar, KP Jois and Krishnamachar


Namaste Farm Yoga Retreat
Address: Gokarna, Karnataka, India
Instructor: Oliver Miguel, Director and course co-ordinator
Description You are warmly invited to join us at Namaste Farm Yoga for a 7-14 day comprehensive retreat in our 3 acre idyllic natural setting with ocean view. Designed for those interested in the rich spiritual traditions of India. We speak English, German, Spanish, Austrian, Swiss, Russian.


Pranava Yoga Dhama
Address: 758, 12th Main, Vijaynagar Ist stage, Karnataka  570017
Contact: Phone: 91 0821 510405   Email: jayakumar64 [at] yahoo.com
Website: www.mysoreyoga.org  |  Yoga Links
Instructor: Shri Jayakumar Swamyshree
Yoga Style: Integrated Ashtanga Yoga
Specialties: Scientific and spiritual approach
Description: We offer asanas pranayama meditation advanced yogic techniques teacher training and yoga therapy for ailments. We have courses in durations of one week to 9 months. Our center is run by Shri Jayakumar a professionaly qualified yoga teacher.
Please visit our website for information on courses and costs.


Soham Yoga & Holistic Health Centre
Address: 294/1, 7th Cross, Domlur Lay out, Above Corporation Bank, Bangalore-560 071
Contact: Phone: +91 9901239594  /  Email: sohamjohn [at] gmail.com
Website: http://sohamyogaschool.com
Instructor: Dr. Soham John MA, ND, YIC, Msc(yogic science)
Yoga Style: Soham Classic Yoga
Specialties: a beautiful blend of Hata (physical) and Raja (inner approach) yoga to experience positive health and bliss.
Description:

SohamYoga Dr. Johnson

Soham Classic yoga is a unique style developed by Soham Yoga research wing considering the major health problems of modern times; and looking for a simple and effective yoga pattern which can easily be learned and adopted as a life style. As we have identified some of the common ailments of our times (back and spinal problems, stomach-upset, obesity and excessive stress and related diseases), we have accordingly selected some of the suitable yogic exercices and yoga postures which are practiced in a sequence with more emphasis on deep relaxation and awareness. In the basic yoga course, we teach around 25 yogic exercises, 36 yoga postures, 5 types of pranayama, various meditation techniques etc. which will make you a strong person with sound health and mental poise in order to cope up with the modern situation.
We have all modules of yoga activities - soham classic yoga, yoga therapy consultation & training, Reiki healing /attunement sessions,Yogic- counseling, Nature-cure consultation, Yoga teachers training course, pranayama & meditation classes, stress management and Soham Holistic living Course.
The director of the centre is Dr. Soham John MA, ND, YIC, Msc(yogic science); he has been working in the field of holisitic healing for the last 20 years. He has travelled extensively in Europe, Russia, Nepal and India conducting workshops, retreats and seminars related to Yoga, Reiki and Holistic living course. His programs were telecasted in various TV channels, and he was listed in the international Yoga magazine - YOGA JOURNAL - which published a detailed interview with him.


Sparsh the Divine Touch
Address: Bangalore, Karnataka and Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Instructors: Arun, Sonam, Supriya
Description: We are a group of Expert Certified Yoga Professionals / Therapists / Ayurveda Consultants from all over India working in this field for many years. We provide Yoga sessions at your own place for Individuals, Groups and Corporate. Hatha Yoga, Traditional Yoga, Power Yoga.


Yoga Darshanam
Address: Suman Complex (Near SBM ATM), 9th cross, Gokulam 3rd stage, Mysore.
Contact: Phone: +91 990 17 60846, 0821 24 12143  /  Email: yogadarshanam [at] gmail.com
Website: www.yogadarshanam.org  |  Yoga Links
Instructors: Yogacharya Santhosh. B.Sc, D.N.H.E, D.Y.Ed, D.Ed and Suji. M.A, D.Ed
Yoga Style: Classical Hatayoga, Astangayoga
Specialties: Yoga teacher training, yoga therapy, Mudra yoga, vinyasa yoga, different school of meditation, mind study, yogic test of different body parts, etc
Description: About Teacher Training Course:
"All power is within you, you can do anything and everything. Believe in that, do not believe that you are weak. Stand up and express the divinity in you. Arise! Awake! and stop not till the goal is reached." - Swami Vivekananda
To Express the hidden divinity and reach our goal in life certain motivation and achievement is necessary, here yoga plays an important role. Today life is becoming complicated with passion, illness and desires towards land, power, etc. So yoga is necessary to everybody, but only few are practising yoga. There are thousands of people staying at a distance from the yogapath. Fortunately they have interest but there are no opputunities. Thus this institution is trying to initiate and train yoga teachers traditionally to pass Patanjali's message from generation to generation in its level best to fulfill their needs.
Everybody can practise this course. If they are internediate students it will be good provided they have very good interests and ambitions in this field to express their their creativity and capacity. Our Teacher Training Course is divided into parts to fulfill the expectations of Yoga Darshanam to train our students, teachers in five directions (panchamuchi).
Categories of Different Classes:
Yoga Technical Classes, Yoga Training Classes, Yoga Anatomy and Physiology Classes, Yoga Philosophy and Ethics Classes, Yoga Practical Classes, Seve yoga /Karma yoga Classes, Yoga Meditation and Relaxation Classes, Self Practise Classes, Yoga Activities Classes
About Beginner, Intermediate, Therapy, Chain yoga, Partner yoga, Mudra yoga:
A building needs a very good foundation to stand a long time without any damage. Likewise a yoga practisioner has to be based on a good foundation in all the way to progress and achieve in yogafield. This foundation course provides good base to practisioner in all the layers of the body, prepares nervous system, stretches, strengthens muscular system, increases flexibility, firmness in the posture and stability in the mind. Through this foundation course one will get fitness, mental peacefullness, required spirit and confidence.
Santhosh Kumar has been introducing yoga therapy for the past many years, handled more than 1000 different kinds of patients. He has gotten successful results in critical problems (Acute and Chronic). Personal attention will be taken by yoga teacher Sujata S. Kumar.


Yoga India
Address: 144/B, 7th Main Road, Gokulam 3rd Stage, Mysore, Karnataka  570002
Contact: Phone: 91 9886090291  /  Email: yogaindia [at] gmail.com
Website: www.yoga-india.net  |  Yoga Links
Instructor: Bharath Shetty
Yoga Style: Astanga
Description: Teacher Training Course (TTC): 8 weeks, entry only for 9 people.
To join the course you are required to stay for the full 8 weeks. Classes will be given from Monday to Saturday, 5 to 8 hours per day. The TTC is only for experienced or at least intermediate students and is designed to meet the expectations of the Yoga Alliance. The goal is to bring the future teachers in the position to teach beginners and intermediate students with knowledge and self-confidence. The teacher training by Yoga India is divided into 7 parts:
1. Technique (training and practice of: asanas, pranayamas, kriyas, chanting, and meditation)
2. Teaching (training and teaching of demonstration, observation, assisting, correcting, instruction, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher and the student's process of learning)
3. Anatomy and Physiology (introduced and explained by an experienced local doctor. Topics will include the structure and function of the skeleton, the main organs and muscles and the respiratory and the cardiovascular systems.)
4. Philosophy and Ethics: (yoga scriptures, ethics for yoga teachers, life of a yogi)
5. Practicum: In these hours the students have to observe and assist classes lead by the main teacher and also teach by themselves.
6. Karma Yoga: the students have to help to run the Yoga-school. Includes office work, organization and public relations.
7. Self-practice: study of books and group discussion & practice of all above topics.
The students have the possibility to observe and assist the main teacher for approximately 10 lessons. During that time the students gain knowledge of the methodology of teaching which includes demonstration, instructions and observation.
Additionally, the students have the possibility to teach at least 5 hours with the supervision of the main teacher and eventually unsupervised.

Foundation Course: for all level Students
A special combination of the Beginners, Intermediate and Yoga Therapy. Beginners opting to go for Teachers' Training course will be selected through this.

Beginners Courses: for people who are new to YOGA, young or old, people who feel their body rigid/stiff can also avail of this basic course. People with stress and health related problems can also avail of this unique course. The practice techniques includes breathing, stretchings, Surya Namaskara-I, basic Asanas, Yogic-practice, relaxation techniques etc. Entries to this course are limited.

Intermediate Courses: for people who've been practicing yoga for some time.
The classes include maintaining the asanas for longer, introducing new intermediate asanas.

Therapy Courses: based on the pancha kosha sidanta.
Designed for stress related problems like weight reduction, Asthma, Back-pain, knee pain, Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Menstrual problems, Head-aches, Constipation, Spondlites, Migraines, Indigestion and maintaining good health and slim body. The therapy is being done through yogic practices such as breathing, yoga kriyas, asanas, pranayama, and dhyana.

Advanced Course: for Intermediate and Advanced Students.

Back Bending Course: Includes Back Bending Asanas from the beginning to advanced. Starts with simple back bending Asanas like Ardha Chakrasana, Bhujangasana-1 and continues till Rajakapotasana, Poorna Shalabhasana, GandaBherundasana etc. The practice will be with the complimentary practice like twisting, forward bending, Balancing Asanas, and breathing techniques.

For more information about dates please contact Yoga India via e-mail. The classes are conducted in small groups, individual attention being the priority.

See also: Yoga India, Yoga Kerala, Yoga Tamil Nadu
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