--- title: "Pranayama & Meditation Classes in Santacruz West | Abhishek Khurana" description: "Find your calm with expert-led Pranayama and meditation in Santacruz West. Join my sessions to reduce stress, improve focus, and master mindful breathing." canonical: https://mytribe.in/bodytemplemumbai/group-yoga-classes-various-styles/pranayama-meditation-find-your-calm last_updated: 2025-08-20 --- # Pranayama & Guided Meditation for Mental Clarity Tribe Verified · Practicing in the heart of Santacruz West. By [Body Temple Yoga Studio](https://mytribe.in/bodytemplemumbai) · Online and at studio in Santacruz West, Mumbai · ₹500 per session (estimate) Part of [Group Yoga Classes (Various Styles)](https://mytribe.in/bodytemplemumbai/group-yoga-classes-various-styles). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/bodytemplemumbai/group-yoga-classes-various-styles/gallery) At my studio in Santacruz, we go beyond physical poses. These sessions are about slowing down, using breathwork and meditation to quiet the noise and find a genuine sense of balance. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Let your breath be your guide. A class deeply focused on Pranayama, specifically Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing), to harmonize the mind and body.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/802462da-68fa-4976-aed4-d6fc002cf575) - [Video: A detailed look at our Pranayama practice, including Anulom Vilom and a mild variation of Kapalbhati, followed by Bhramari to calm the mind.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c952b699-1897-4903-bf76-a9209702f9fd) - [Video: The candle flame is a symbol of the soul. Here, we practice Trataka (candle gazing meditation) to improve concentration and bring stillness to the mind.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ff1a6a0f-bfc4-47ab-91c1-92d5565b5ebc) - [Video: After working on hip-opening poses, we settle into a quiet seated meditation to absorb the benefits of the practice and calm the mind.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0780283c-c2c0-4379-820e-803aeb358f8f) - [Video: A morning class that combines active asanas with focused breathwork and chanting to start the day with positive energy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0bf59442-4a72-4822-99ba-22fb5cc76b17) - [Video: Amidst the cosmic serenity, we find our center. A ladies-only class is seen here meditating with the support of chairs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0c21065f-4a21-4f6d-a091-e4aec77094a9) - [Video: "Yoga is the practice of tolerating the consequences of being yourself." A class transitions from chair-assisted stretches to a seated meditation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/163a7129-0e25-4ac9-b16d-94ee01902151) - [Video: Yoga is not just a workout; it is a work-in. Students are seen here in a seated meditation, some using chairs for support, cultivating inner stillness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1aed52a4-9f07-4534-beb8-4035b54490e8) - [Video: A glimpse of our class moving from a seated forward bend to Shanmukhi Mudra, a practice to withdraw the senses and turn inward.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1cc5ffc8-01cc-4de2-baa4-24541bb71646) - [Video: Part of our morning routine includes deep relaxation in Savasana, often with a phone set up to include our online students.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2003ece6-9973-4cbc-9f8a-48beb6a7a1bb) - [Video: A ladies-only batch moving from standing backbends to a peaceful seated meditation, finding both strength and serenity.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2533653e-d4b0-42ef-9986-5566676b49b0) - [Video: A class moving from the powerful Virabhadrasana II (Warrior II) to a grounding seated meditation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2c513768-94d5-4d9c-ba6b-71b418efda05) - [Video: Finding balance in Vrikshasana (Tree Pose) and then settling into a quiet meditation. This reflects the journey from external action to internal stillness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2cba29e7-812b-40c6-b3bb-2bf71bf4b6b2) - [Video: A beautiful, quiet moment of candle-lit meditation with a small group of women, creating a serene and sacred atmosphere.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/47e10dff-a267-4137-b370-89a9514e87c1) - [Video: A class transitions from active poses using blocks to a focused seated meditation, demonstrating the balance in our practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/53c02d70-2a00-4a64-ad98-a3dc5b74b0cf) - [Video: "For those who understand Shiv Yog, they create their own horoscope." Students resting in Savasana and sitting in meditation, connecting to a deeper consciousness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/59e886d6-ad88-4a40-864d-920ee71474f8) - [Video: A ladies-only class using chairs for both active poses and a final seated meditation, making the practice accessible and comfortable.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5df04f3c-706a-4eea-8cfb-f8235c027e69) - [Video: After practicing inversions like headstand, the class settles into a seated meditation to ground the energy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/639eb999-05ca-43f3-91d8-ec9eec23c156) - [Video: A morning class moving from deep forward folds to various Pranayama techniques like Bhramari, with some students sitting on folded blankets for better posture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/67878474-7135-435a-be59-0d3d371fe5dd) - [Video: A full class schedule is offered, with this clip showing partner stretches and a final group meditation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7c49920f-dc0d-4ca1-8d1b-a7be9b8ae6c2) - [Video: A look at our diverse class schedule, with this clip highlighting a moment of quiet meditation and seated forward folds.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a4de19a4-9c2e-441c-aa27-75352b6f7d02) - [Video: A class works on balancing poses and then settles into a seated meditation, demonstrating the flow from effort to ease.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a850e75a-32f3-4eac-974f-9c982cd581cc) - [Video: Pranayam is a cornerstone of our practice. Here, students are focused on their breathwork, some in a candle-lit setting for deeper introspection.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a8ab9149-136f-4523-9d37-6cf1f8eb28c1) - [Video: Grounded in the sky, rooted in my breath. A class is seen here doing partner stretches with chairs and then moving into a deep group meditation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bc952f33-2c40-42f5-9683-fc28b21184fc) - [Video: Yoga is an everyday spiritual practice. Here, students use chairs for support and join online for a session that ends in quiet meditation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c025f6b3-34d3-49d7-ac11-5405f05abbf3) - [Video: As you gaze into the candle flame, let your breath guide you to inner calm. A class practices Trataka meditation, followed by Pranayama.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c6099a0a-93ad-40ad-92e7-75e34c21183a) - [Video: After working on inversions like headstand, the class comes to a seated position for chanting and meditation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cae8f129-d945-4e69-a1f1-51a6f45fc60f) - [Video: In today's flow, we embraced balance and flexibility, ending with a calming Pranayama session.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d79c00e4-9fbb-4ff4-b9f4-0052f1668644) - [Video: A focused Pranayama session. Breathwork is a form of spiritual rehab, helping to reset the mind and body.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dc373735-8f6c-48f6-b7d1-20d970f4c4a3) - [Video: A session dedicated to Asanas and Pranayam, showing students in meditation and gentle seated poses.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dcd954a3-da26-46fe-ae3a-4583bf77629a) - [Video: A class practices Bhramari Pranayama (Bee Breath) after a session of rope work, effectively calming the nervous system.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e0e686fe-1fdf-4226-8d22-4e09e90e8632) - [Video: A class working on balance with Virabhadrasana III (Warrior III) and relaxing with supine leg stretches.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f2ab7675-cee1-4461-887b-7a4d14c017a8) - [Video: A ladies-only class practicing Tadasana (Mountain Pose) variations and then settling into a guided meditation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ffb89462-57d6-478d-a814-3582917b7060) ## About Pranayama & Meditation: Find Your Calm If you are new to breathwork, I always suggest we start with simple techniques like Nadi Shodhana to balance the nervous system before diving into deeper meditation. It is not about forcing your breath; it is about observing it, which is why I often use chair support during seated practice to ensure your spine remains upright without causing strain. Many people come to Body Temple Yoga Studio looking for a physical workout, but they leave discovering that the silence is just as powerful as the asanas. My approach to Pranayama and meditation is deeply rooted in accessibility. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, a hectic work schedule, or just a wandering mind, these sessions provide the tools to steady yourself. We incorporate traditional practices like Trataka—candle gazing—which is excellent for improving concentration and soothing tired eyes. We also practice Bhramari (humming bee breath) and Anulom Vilom to cleanse the energy channels. I notice that students often worry about their sitting posture during meditation. To help with this, we frequently use chairs and blocks. If your body is uncomfortable, your mind cannot settle, so we make sure you are physically at ease first. These sessions are open to everyone, regardless of prior yoga experience. You do not need to be flexible to breathe or sit in stillness. If you are struggling with stress or just want to find a quiet corner in Santacruz, come join us for a session. It is not about reaching a perfect state of mind; it is about showing up and honoring your time. ## About Body Temple Yoga Studio I am Abhishek, and I believe yoga is a work-in, not just a workout. My studio in Santacruz is a space for us to slow down, share a laugh, and breathe together. I am here to guide you, not to show off, so let us grow, one breath at a time. 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