Namaste, I am Archana - a certified Yoga teacher, Ayurveda Practitioner, and mind-body wellbeing advocate.
 
With over 1100+ hours of yoga training, I have learned traditional Ashtanga Yoga from the 100+ year-old 'The Yoga Institute' in Mumbai, India, and Ashtanga Vinyasa from 'Indea Yoga' in Mysore (the birthplace of Ashtanga Yoga). I follow the teachings and wisdom where:
 
A. Alignment & technique are crucial for a safe & strong physical practice
B. Yoga should be practiced in harmony with the body, breath & mind
C. True Yoga happens beyond the mat!

My aim is to help people find balance & feel great, both in body and mind.

I teach yoga classes and workshops and offer a range of holistic services from my studio in Pinner, London. I take personal sessions, online, group, special programs and events for charity organisations and other groups. I am a registered and certified Yoga Instructor by the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India Yoga Certification Board.


Trained & certified in: Hatha Yoga | Vinyasa Yoga | Yoga with Props (Iyengar-style Yoga) | Pre & Post Natal Yoga | Yoga for Cancer Rehabilitation & Recovery | Yoga Therapy & Counselling | Chakra Healing | Sound Modality | Ayurveda Health Diploma | Yog Nidra Facilitator

I love reading philosophy and thrillers!, listening to podcasts on my runs, hiking in the mountains, warm croissants & masala chai!

After over two decades in a fortunate yet formidable corporate media career, I now find myself truly content and blessed practicing yoga and sharing my practice with my students.

🌺🌺

Why the name 'Atha'?

'Atha Yoga Anushanam’

..so reads the first aphorism (sutra) of Guru Patanjali’s 2000-year-old yoga guidebook ‘Yoga Sutra’, which literally translates to:
 
- ‘Now, the teaching & self-discipline of yoga begins’!

Inspired by this Sutra and with deepest reverence for the tradition of Classical Ashtanga Yoga, I have initiated on this path of eternal learning and sharing my passion with you all.
 
With 'Atha Yoga Shala', I welcome you to join me on this exhilarating journey of self discovery.

See you on the mat!
(Please come as students, not as customers)

 
|| Lokah Samashta Sukhino Bhavantu ||
(May All Beings Everywhere Be Happy and Free)

||OM||