--- title: "Iyengar Yoga Classes Bangalore with Guided Pranayama for Immunity - mytribe" description: "Join certified Iyengar Yoga Classes in Bangalore with expert guidance, precision alignment, and yoga props. Boost immunity and strength through online pranayama sessions. Start your free trial today!" canonical: https://mytribe.in/madhava_r__yoga last_updated: 2024-05-21 --- # Madhava R I am a certified Iyengar yoga teacher with 45+ years of experience, offering direct and technical instruction. My classes focus on precision, alignment, and the use of props to build physical and mental strength. ## Services ### [Online Iyengar Yoga Classes](https://mytribe.in/madhava_r__yoga/online-iyengar-yoga-classes) Live online classes via Zoom Typically ₹800-1,800 per month per participant (estimate) - [Video: This is a demonstration from a class at Bellur, Guruji's birthplace. Notice the use of the ropes. In Iyengar yoga, we do not passively rest on props. You must actively engage. I instruct students to pull the rope, hold it tight, and use it to correct and deepen the posture. This is the level of detail we bring to every asana.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6f5b6827-78a5-439d-97df-faa1173c363d) - ![Here I am demonstrating a variation of Shirshasana (Headstand), using the wall for balance and alignment. This is Parsvaika Pada Shirshasana. The wall is a tool, a teacher. It provides feedback so you can understand the correct extension and rotation in the pose without fear of falling.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ffacf411-3cdb-4d12-bb18-7a6ba96d83f4) - ![This is Veerabhadrasana 3 (Warrior 3 Pose) performed with the support of a chair. The chair allows you to hold the asana, focus on extending the spine and back leg, and build strength without compromising the alignment. This is how we make advanced postures accessible and safe for practice at home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a5e0c83a-fdfe-4125-ba82-a829c450c68c) - [Video: A demonstration of the Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation) sequence as taught in my online classes. I guide you through each step with the correct Sanskrit name and breath count, from Urdhva Hastasana to Adho Mukha Shvanasana. The focus is on precision and deliberate movement, not speed.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/390891a0-1ca3-4677-ac4a-c39ae4f09ed1) - ![This is a photograph of me with my Guruji, Dr. B.K.S. Iyengar. I learned this yoga directly from him. The knowledge I share is from this pure lineage, passed down through decades of dedicated practice and study at his side.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0f396179-b4d8-41c5-8561-144010896822) - [Video: This video shows several variations of Shirshasana (Headstand) using a rope tied to a window. The rope provides traction and support, allowing for a longer, more stable hold in the inversion. This is an example of how we adapt the practice using simple props available at home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f9d97ce4-7985-44b5-82f0-07ff3af68df4) - ![Padmasana, or the Lotus Pose. This is a fundamental seated posture for meditation and pranayama. Achieving stability and comfort here requires consistent work on the hips and knees. It is a pose of stillness and focus, reflecting the mental discipline we cultivate.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7a71bf63-a4fb-4aeb-9b14-f272c3c36efb) - ![A seated twist, Marichyasana, performed with a bolster and a block. The props help to lift the spine and provide support, allowing for a deeper and more correct twist. This precision ensures the twist benefits the internal organs and spinal column effectively.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5ac90408-ded3-4199-8e0a-c81f223d605a) ### [Online Pranayama Classes](https://mytribe.in/madhava_r__yoga/online-pranayama-classes) Live online classes via Zoom Typically ₹400-1,200 per month (estimate) - [Video: This is how I teach. My instruction is direct because precision is key in Iyengar yoga. In this video from a class at Bellur, Guruji's birthplace, I am demonstrating how to use ropes correctly for Paschimottanasana, ensuring the body does not become passive.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6f5b6827-78a5-439d-97df-faa1173c363d) - ![With my Guruji, Padmavibhushana Dr. B.K.S. Iyengar. The knowledge I share comes directly from the many years I spent learning from him. His teachings are the foundation of every class I conduct.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0f396179-b4d8-41c5-8561-144010896822) - ![Padmasana, or the Lotus Pose, is a fundamental meditative posture. In my pranayama classes, we first prepare the body with such asanas to build a stable and strong foundation for breathwork.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7a71bf63-a4fb-4aeb-9b14-f272c3c36efb) - ![Here I am demonstrating Chair Sarvangasana, a supported shoulder stand. Using props like a chair allows the body to hold the posture correctly and safely, which is essential for gaining the full benefits of the asana.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5ada63e7-15fa-4c8e-8614-8dd8feeec3b7) - ![This is Viparita Karani, or Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose, supported by a brick. We end every session with restorative postures like this to help the body absorb the effects of the practice and calm the nervous system.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/703054d1-fb19-41fd-bf23-eda447f3545d) - ![Gomukhasana, or Cow Face Pose. This seated posture is excellent for opening the shoulders and hips. A strong and open body is necessary for sustained and effective pranayama practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aebb5b34-c87e-4062-bd0d-31bfe655c633) ## Meet your expert ### My story Namaskara! I’m Madhava, been living and breathing yoga for 45+ years. Iyengar yoga runs in my veins, thanks to my Guru, Dr. B.K.S. Iyengar. Everything I teach comes straight from him. Yoga isn’t just exercise - it’s strength, immunity, and a sharp mind. My Bangalore Yoga Centre’s been home to many students, and Bellur, Guruji’s birthplace, is close to my heart. Whoever wants to learn, I’m here. Vishwa yoga dinacharaneya shubhashayagalu (Happy International Yoga Day). ### My work - **Iyengar Yoga & Pranayama Classes**: I teach detailed Iyengar yoga online classes and guided pranayama sessions, rooted in Guruji’s approach. - **Precision & Alignment**: Every asana is about technique. I guide you to get posture and breath right, step by step. - **Props for All Levels**: We use yoga props for beginners and advanced - chairs, ropes, bricks - to help you learn safely. - **Direct Teaching for Serious Learners**: I work best with sincere students. Expect honest feedback and technical yoga instruction every class.