--- title: "Authentic Iyengar Yoga Classes with Madhava | Bangalore Yoga Center" description: "Learn authentic Iyengar yoga with Madhava. With 45+ years of expertise in precision, alignment, and pranayama, I offer structured online yoga classes for students." canonical: https://mytribe.in/madhava_r__yoga/online-pranayama-classes/featured last_updated: 2025-09-06 --- # Authentic Iyengar Yoga Classes Tribe Verified · 45+ years of Iyengar yoga experience By [Madhava R](https://mytribe.in/madhava_r__yoga) · Live online classes via Zoom · ₹500 per month (estimate) Part of [Online Pranayama Classes](https://mytribe.in/madhava_r__yoga/online-pranayama-classes). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/madhava_r__yoga/online-pranayama-classes/gallery) I teach yoga as a precise science, not a casual workout. My classes focus on alignment, breath, and disciplined practice rooted in the Iyengar lineage. ## Photos and videos - [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) ## About Featured I do not use props to make poses easy. In my classes, we use chairs, ropes, and blocks to correct alignment and deepen the posture. If your elbow is dropping or your spine is not straight, the prop tells you. My instruction is direct because in this tradition, you must learn to correct yourself before you can advance. My classes at the Bangalore Yoga Centre are not for those looking for a quick workout. They are for those who want to understand their body and build lasting immunity. ### The Importance of Precision In the lineage of B.K.S. Iyengar, the asana is a scientific method. You do not simply move; you align. Whether it is Padmasana for meditation or Chair Sarvangasana for inversion, every angle matters. I watch my students live on Zoom and provide immediate verbal corrections. If you are doing it wrong, I will tell you. ### Why Use Props Students often ask if ropes or bricks are for beginners. They are not. Props provide the resistance needed to engage the correct muscles and the support required to hold restorative poses like Viparita Karani safely. They are the tools that allow us to work on our weaknesses. ### What to Expect * **Discipline:** Classes start on time and require your full focus. * **Breathwork:** We do not rush. We prepare with asanas to open the lungs, then move to pranayama. * **Direct Instruction:** I do not believe in flowery encouragement. I believe in giving you the technical feedback you need to improve. If you are a sincere student ready to learn the science of yoga, bring your discipline. I will provide the path. ## About Madhava R I am Madhava, and I have dedicated 45 years to the Iyengar tradition. My teaching is straightforward. I show you how to align, how to breathe, and how to hold the pose correctly. 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