What is Anukarma Yoga?
In the last few years many forms of yoga have surfaced - those backed by traditional lineages to those solely focussed on western science. As we continued to explore various facets of yoga, we struggled to find the right mix of east & west, feminine & masculine, yin & yang.
So we decided to launch Anukarma Yoga - a safe space where we value curiosity & intuition. We base our teachings on updated research & ancient wisdom-backed knowledge while valuing the fact that each and every one of us has different compositions, dispositions & needs.
At Anukarma Yoga we welcome those who think they are not ready for or satisfied with main stream asana only or ritualistic yoga. We value individual differences and the constant evolution of yogic science as a result of both ancient wisdom & modern science.
Our practice is rooted in deeper understanding of the collective consciousness. Just as we as humans evolve, our practice too must evolve - this is the core belief of Anukarma Yoga.
Get In TouchWhy should I join Anukarma yoga?
- Do you find it hard to connect to conservative & traditional yoga or extremely westernised form of yoga?
- Do you find yoga is hard because it's either too fast or too slow or too boring?
- Do you want a yoga practice that leaves you feeling calm & relaxed yet pumped & worked out?
- Do you want to break into a sweat & feel motivated without triggering your stress response?
- Do you prefer trauma informed language?
- Do you suffer from ailments - physical or mental that make you believe that you won't be able to keep up in a group yoga class?
- Do you want to learn how to use daily object as props to make yoga accessible for you?
Then Anukarma Yoga is perfect for you!
Our Founder
We are a small woman led brand that came about as result of practicing together and realising that we don't fit into ONE box. In a world where we felt like misfits, we decided to create a safe space where we can all belong!
Priyanjali
Founder, Explorer in chief
Priyanjali is a yoga therapist, Psychologist, sound healer & life-long student. With over 15 years of personal practice & 10 years of yoga therapy experience, she continues to explore and learn various aspects of yoga through personal practice and study. She has multiple yoga certifications in Hatha yoga & Ashtanga yoga and completed her certification in Ayurvedic nutrition & Marma therapy apart from yoga therapy & sound healing from Mysore & Auroville.
Her approach to yoga and healing is an amalgamation of non-judgemental awareness through movement, sound and breath regulation.
What to expect at Anukarma Yoga
A combination of mindful movements - where each yoga pose will be understood through micro-movement based alignment cues, along with regulation of breath to maintain endurance. With focus on micro-movements and establishing correct neuro-motor pathways, we will learn to efficiently use principles of biomechanics for optimum alignment.
We will use daily objects as props to learn how props can not only make poses more accessible but in some cases even more challenging. In each session you will be encouraged to listen to your body by paying attention to breath, thoughts & emotions.
The detailed instructions are particularly important since there is no hands-on assistance and adjustment in an online setting. This highlights the shared responsibility of the practitioner and the teacher to practice with awareness and sincerity - reacting and paying attention to the verbal assistance cues. We will not just practice together but learn asanas in detail together so you can build your own personal practice .