--- title: "Online Pranayama Classes with an Iyengar Yoga Master - mytribe" description: "Join our online pranayama classes to learn authentic breathing exercises from a master with 45+ years of experience. These guided pranayama sessions help boost immunity, build strength, and calm your mind. Book your live class on Tribe." canonical: https://mytribe.in/madhava_r__yoga/online-pranayama-classes last_updated: 2025-09-06 --- # Online Pranayama Classes in Bengaluru By [Madhava R](https://mytribe.in/madhava_r__yoga) · I guide live Iyengar pranayama classes online, focusing on precise breathing techniques, use of props, and disciplined practice for real strength and clarity. ## Locations Live online classes via Zoom Also available online. ## Pricing guide (estimates) These are indicative prices based on provider's past work. Enquire now to find out final quote. ### Monthly Sunday Pranayama Batch 4 live Sunday sessions (7 AM - 8 AM) focusing on Iyengar-style breathwork and prop-assisted posture correction. Typically ₹500-800 per month (estimate) #### Schedule & Format * **Frequency:** 4 live sessions per month (Sundays only). * **Timing:** Strictly 60 minutes per session (7:00 AM to 8:00 AM IST). * **Platform:** Live Zoom video conferencing with real-time monitoring. #### Technical Focus * **Breathwork:** Instruction on Ujjayi, Viloma, and Nadi Shodhana focusing on rib cage expansion. * **Preparatory Asanas:** Guidance on seated and restorative poses like Supta Baddha Konasana to prep the lungs. * **Teaching Style:** Direct, precise verbal corrections rooted in the B.K.S. Iyengar tradition without flowery language. #### Equipment Usage * **Prop Guidance:** Detailed instruction on using bolsters, blankets, wooden bricks, and chairs for necessary spinal support. * **Note:** Students must own their own props; this service covers expert instruction only. ## About Online Pranayama Classes ### My Approach I teach Pranayama the way my Guruji, Dr. B.K.S. Iyengar, showed me. Forty-five years in, I still believe in keeping things straight to the point. These guided yogic breathing sessions are about building real strength - not just looking fit, but feeling it in your bones and your mind. If you’re looking for fancy talk, this isn’t it. ### What Happens in Class - We get into different breathing techniques, with a strong focus on the Iyengar pranayama online method. That means attention to detail, and props if needed. Sometimes you’ll hear me say, “Hagga hidibeku!” - that’s Kannada for “hold the rope!” because alignment matters. - Before we breathe, we prep the body. You’ll learn meditative seated postures so your foundation is solid. - Chairs, ropes, simple stuff - I show you how to use these so your body is supported and the breath work is exact. - Every session ends with restorative poses like Viparita Karani and Savasana. This is where the body really soaks up the practice. ### What You Need to Know Sunday morning pranayama class runs live, 7:00 to 8:00 AM IST. You’ll need to be present and focused - this isn’t the kind of class you can do half-hearted. Mistakes are fine, as long as you show up with honest effort. It’s a disciplined journey, not a quick fix. ## Highlights Browse through Madhava R's best work. ### [Featured](https://mytribe.in/madhava_r__yoga/online-pranayama-classes/featured) - [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) ### [The Iyengar Lineage](https://mytribe.in/madhava_r__yoga/online-pranayama-classes/the-iyengar-lineage) - ![A cherished memory with Guruji. His presence was as powerful as his teaching, and his guidance shaped my entire approach to yoga.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7696203b-7cdd-41d7-a0f9-25f1458dab77) - ![Standing beside Guruji during an event. Learning from him was not just about asana, but about discipline, respect, and a deep commitment to the subject of yoga.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2e831f5e-b579-4a13-b073-2d9a687e5898) - ![A portrait of my Guruji, Dr. B.K.S. Iyengar. His work brought the precision of yoga to the world, and I aim to preserve that integrity in my online classes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8999d91b-a524-44aa-9b3d-e0ccdec43476) - ![Another photograph of Guruji. His intense focus and deep knowledge are what I strive to channel when I guide my students.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/955652be-f1ab-416e-a4e2-56930abe621d) ### [Preparatory Seated Postures](https://mytribe.in/madhava_r__yoga/online-pranayama-classes/preparatory-seated-postures) - ![The classic Padmasana, or Lotus Pose. Achieving stillness and correct posture in this asana is a primary step before beginning any yogic breathing techniques.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7a71bf63-a4fb-4aeb-9b14-f272c3c36efb) - ![Gomukhasana, shown here, is a deep stretch for the hips and shoulders. This preparation is vital for sitting comfortably for longer periods during pranayama.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aebb5b34-c87e-4062-bd0d-31bfe655c633) - ![This is Gorakshasana, a balancing seated pose that requires significant hip flexibility. We work on such postures to develop control over the body.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/62944133-34c6-4687-ad29-bd6ebe3bbe76) - ![A seated spinal twist, Bharadvajasana, performed with the support of a bolster and a block. Props help in achieving the correct twist, which aids digestion and improves spinal mobility.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5ac90408-ded3-4199-8e0a-c81f223d605a) - ![Marichasana 1, a seated forward bend and twist. This asana tones the abdominal organs and prepares the spine for deeper movements.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2551b816-e9c9-4774-80ba-3a4feb824b95) - ![Marichasana 2 involves a half-lotus position, which deepens the stretch in the hips and back. Notice how the bolster provides support to maintain the posture correctly.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/475836ac-341e-4708-9401-1193263983f2) - ![Marichasana 3 is a powerful spinal twist. This posture energizes the spine and is an important preparatory pose for advanced pranayama.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/82136256-cb32-43cc-ba61-455b1aec8f12) ### [Supported Inversions & Restorative Poses](https://mytribe.in/madhava_r__yoga/online-pranayama-classes/supported-inversions-restorative-poses) - ![Chair Sarvangasana, or supported shoulder stand, is a cornerstone of the Iyengar method. The chair provides support to the back, allowing for a longer, more beneficial hold.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5ada63e7-15fa-4c8e-8614-8dd8feeec3b7) - ![A variation, Eka Pada Sarvangasana, performed with the support of a chair. This single-leg variation adds intensity while the prop ensures stability and safety.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6b6972e2-27e4-4e2f-b99b-edc307af56b2) - ![This is another view of a supported shoulder stand using a chair and blankets. The props are arranged to protect the neck and allow the chest to open fully.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8e177d65-bd98-49a7-8218-7f2ab129df0d) - ![Viparita Karani using a chair. This variation provides a deeper backbend and opening of the chest compared to performing it only against a wall.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7eee5dc4-6573-4b42-8887-29fbbf0826d1) - ![A simple yet effective setup for Viparita Karani using a wooden brick for support. This is a key restorative pose we practice at the end of class.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/703054d1-fb19-41fd-bf23-eda447f3545d) - ![The classic execution of Viparita Karani, using hands to support the lower back. This builds arm strength and control while providing restorative benefits.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fe71b678-25f0-4279-9782-49c33d887d78) ### [Working with Props for Precision](https://mytribe.in/madhava_r__yoga/online-pranayama-classes/working-with-props-for-precision) - ![Using a rope to achieve spinal elongation. This technique, which I often instruct as "Hagga hidibeku!" (Hold the rope!), creates space between the vertebrae and is excellent for back health.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cffbd4b6-8aef-4e25-abf2-e907a5ec5fe1) - ![A supported backbend on a chair with a bolster. This setup allows for a deep, passive opening of the chest, which is highly beneficial for improving breathing capacity.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/24363b23-d762-42c6-93c9-100a79e7079b) - ![Here, a block and bolster are used in a seated twist. The block provides leverage for the hand, and the bolster elevates the hips, allowing for a deeper and more anatomically correct twist.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5ac90408-ded3-4199-8e0a-c81f223d605a) - ![A clear example of how a chair and blankets are used to support the body in an inversion. This precise setup is a hallmark of the Iyengar method, ensuring safety and maximizing the pose's benefits.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8e177d65-bd98-49a7-8218-7f2ab129df0d) ## Meet your expert [Madhava R](https://mytribe.in/madhava_r__yoga) ### 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. 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