Real Ashtanga Yoga for Your Home Practice
Stop waiting for the perfect moment to start yoga. My practice happens between daily chaos and responsibilities, and yours can too.
A short practice is not a bad practice. This is me finding a few moments for myself. It's not always easy, but these moments help me reconnect and remember the essence of the practice.
The biggest challenge in my postpartum practice has been the lack of a fixed schedule. The rule I learned nine years ago still holds true: fit yoga in whenever you can, as regularly as possible.
Every success story begins with an imperfect you. You just start where you are. This is the philosophy behind my practice and my teaching.
Working on the standing sequence of the Ashtanga Primary Series. Even these foundational poses are rich with detail, teaching core engagement and breath control that support the entire practice.
You can practice anywhere with just two meters of space. Online yoga was a lifesaver for me after moving to a new country and after the birth of my daughter.
I've never met anyone who said, "I'm glad I started practicing yoga when I did." Everyone wishes they started sooner. It's never too late to invest in your health and well-being.
The yoga mat is a place to observe our patterns and reactions. It's not just about physical shapes, but about understanding ourselves with more clarity and compassion.
A Saturday practice dedicated to the Primary Series. This sequence is the foundation of Ashtanga, designed to purify and strengthen the body.
An imperfect practice is always better than no practice at all. The most important thing is that it can be a source of joy and satisfaction.
Sometimes my practice is just about maintaining, not pushing. It's okay to take a step back and honor where your energy is on any given day.
About Home Practice: As It Is
The biggest myth about Ashtanga yoga is that you need a pristine, dedicated hour every morning. Truth is, I have spent years practicing with my daughter nearby, in between flights, and sometimes after a night of very little sleep. The goal is not to replicate a quiet studio environment, but to find those 20 or 30 minutes where you can reconnect with your breath, even if the house is noisy or the day feels overwhelming.
Building a home practice is less about finding the perfect time and more about learning the core principles that let you practice anywhere. Whether you have two meters of space in a living room in Delhi or a hotel room while traveling, the foundation remains the same.
The Core of My Teaching
We focus on the Tristhana method: breath, posture, and gaze. When you understand these, you are not just mimicking shapes from a screen. You are learning how to engage your muscles, protect your joints, and find focus, regardless of your current flexibility or strength.
Why Online Actually Works
My hybrid course is designed to bridge the gap between being stuck at home and having expert guidance. You get:
- Live Mysore-style sessions: Real-time feedback so you aren't guessing if you are doing it right.
- Library access: Over 30 technical videos to break down the 'why' behind every movement.
- Community support: A space to share the reality of practice, not just the highlights.
A Note for Beginners
If you think you are too stiff, too old, or too busy, you are exactly the person I created this course for. We start with the basics, moving slowly through the Primary Series. My goal is to help you build a habit that survives the messiness of real life. It is not about being a perfect yogi. It is about showing up for yourself, exactly as you are, for as long as you can.
Tanya Lymar
I'm Tanya. I used to chase a perfect yoga life, but motherhood showed me that true practice happens in the middle of a messy, beautiful, everyday life. Now, I help people in Delhi and beyond build an Ashtanga foundation that actually sticks, no matter what your schedule looks like.
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