--- title: "My Yoga Journey & Philosophy: Authentic Yoga Classes in Mumbai" description: "Explore my yoga journey and philosophy, focusing on 'Sabr aur Shukr' and progress over perfection. Join my yoga classes in Mumbai or online for a nurturing practice." canonical: https://mytribe.in/mayura_theyogagirl/yoga-classes-online-private/my-yoga-journey-philosophy last_updated: 2025-08-20 --- # My Yoga Journey & Philosophy Tribe Verified · 5 years of guiding yoga journeys By [Mayura Pednekar](https://mytribe.in/mayura_theyogagirl) · Available online; In-person classes across Mumbai · ₹1,200 per session (estimate) Part of [Yoga Classes (Online & Private)](https://mytribe.in/mayura_theyogagirl/yoga-classes-online-private). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/mayura_theyogagirl/yoga-classes-online-private/gallery) Yoga is a work-in, not just a workout. Join me as I share my personal path, the philosophy of 'Sabr aur Shukr' (patience and gratitude), and how finding calm on the mat translates to life. ## Photos and videos - [Video: My practice is an internal, purifying journey. While it may look like a physical exercise from the outside, yoga helps me become more nurturing, kind, forgiving, and grateful.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/81733e89-1432-4955-95ce-03dada3f9f97) - ![This is my journey with Vrschikasana (Scorpion Pose) from 2019 to 2023. My philosophy is always progress over perfection. The goal isn't to achieve a flawless pose, but to become a better version of yourself.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aae56cd3-4f67-4948-ad05-f566032aede1) - [Video: In our fast-paced lives, it's easy for the mind to feel cluttered. I believe we all need a practice that brings more clarity, calmness, and bliss. For me, yoga is that anchor.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3ecd97de-bc57-48fb-8cc9-9ef84bd6cd9a) - [Video: Yoga with Mayura turns 5. From my first workshop to teaching students across the world, my heart is full of gratitude for this journey. To everyone hustling, keep going and have faith.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9837e7a6-b315-44a5-8e95-5f162c143ca5) - [Video: Sabr aur Shukr. Patience and gratitude. And then one day, your turn will come, and you will receive everything you deserve. Until then, keep practicing patience and gratitude.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/da1d7926-23ff-4c0b-996a-f8885344e869) - [Video: Everyone says you can't walk in the air, but yoga shows you that you can. This is a fun reminder that with practice, anything is possible. Yoga se sab Hoga.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dfd1f169-9ca7-437f-b24e-b3c4bbf4653e) - [Video: The most important aspect of my practice is reflecting, being present with myself and my breath, and bowing down with gratitude to my teachers and the practice itself for making me who I am today.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/25633dae-6aa6-441c-bb61-78db7ae786ce) - [Video: My formula for mental health is to do something for your mind, body, and soul every day. Get enough sleep, practice gratitude, and be where your feet are.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/414539d7-489e-49f3-b792-755395dc1289) - [Video: Yoga is not merely a physical exercise but a practice which connects oneself to the Higher Consciousness. It is a journey inward.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7473b674-79a4-4296-82db-98c9c9a189c3) - [Video: Dear Yoga, thank you for choosing me. This practice is my happy place, and I am forever grateful for the spiritual connection it brings to my life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/81dd777a-c797-46dc-a45e-4a60d92f1fd0) - [Video: Yoga makes me feel strong yet soft, vulnerable and resilient. Every time I step on the mat, I become a little more myself and a little more empowered.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ad4d1617-1767-4eca-b749-332ca376067f) - [Video: The Bhagavad Gita teaches us that by renouncing the fruits of our actions, we attain peace. Our true destiny is not happiness, but shanti (peace).](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cc694b44-ac00-421a-9acc-d1adc5972154) - [Video: The real magic begins when you realize that yoga is not a work-out, but a work-in. It is a journey to the self.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e89f000e-ca24-4aa9-9ebc-d160cc9b9a7f) - [Video: I am always trying to make everyone understand that with yoga, everything is possible. Yoga se hi Hoga. This is a message to all the yoga teachers trying to bring a positive change.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f502a9a5-7be1-49e1-8ab6-127776fecebe) - [Video: Letting go is the greatest strength. Since you cannot control anything but yourself, the art of letting go will empower you.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0438f8cd-0ff3-4587-8f7c-fe53c75bbf1c) - [Video: Forgive for your own peace. Forgiveness is not for others, but for your own mental well-being and healing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/21241a37-aebd-4c39-854e-069ca3621a32) - [Video: Here are some simple habits that have helped my mental health, including spending time in nature and surrendering to a higher power.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/224b4e45-0026-4504-98d4-8f035fb3155d) - [Video: A reminder for whoever needs to hear this today: When you get what you want, that's God's direction. When you don't, that's God's protection. Trust the process.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3ebdd505-2841-454e-b891-80cc58b65891) - [Video: Joy is always within you, and the practice of yoga is a constant reminder of that inner bliss.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/405c79dd-fbd8-4fc7-9b9b-aceba083ddb9) - [Video: Let's use our energy to believe in ourselves, to grow through our challenges, and to heal our wounds.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5920ec90-2843-4c53-bc37-134c36302958) - [Video: When the mind is quiet, it's easier to listen to what the soul is trying to say. Your inner wisdom is always speaking to you.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6e407f3c-8067-45f7-9b43-8155e1a8898e) - [Video: It takes a lot of strength to choose a path which is not conventional. Trust your journey and walk it with grace.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/83914ab0-eb61-463e-9518-ac7fb950e60e) - [Video: Where grace flows, love blooms. Let your movements and your life be filled with grace.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/88cbfc4d-29fe-4caf-9349-7fb0f204d550) - [Video: In every situation, always choose the path of healing over the path of holding on to pain.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8995a16f-d66b-4f61-84f9-6ebd37526872) - [Video: As I turn 30, I've learned three key lessons: do your best and detach from the results, your own internal state is your only enemy, and discipline will take you further than motivation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/95ec7ea5-6291-4ef0-97fd-615a5c4edcdf) - [Video: A gentle reminder to smile often. God always has our back, so we can move through life with faith and happiness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9d05ce5a-e97c-4c26-8f5d-a4f8baab3f38) - [Video: Suppressing your emotions will not help you heal. Feeling your emotions fully and then letting them go is the true path to healing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a16d17d2-2fdc-4896-903e-5e2081324a97) - [Video: In every moment, remember to count your blessings. Gratitude shifts your perspective and opens your heart.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a50fa0d2-030b-4434-b65a-9f32167fa6a9) - [Video: Asana practice with mindfulness and discipline is just one step on the journey to inner stillness, where true bliss resides. Happy International Yoga Day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b092e808-b6ec-4be3-beea-3fe0179facbb) - [Video: When we let God make plans for us, there is only mercy. Surrender and trust in the divine plan.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b0e35f8b-a05d-4b03-9c21-3abbd4b3b8c4) - [Video: Never give up, because miracles happen every day. Keep your faith and continue on your path.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b2560f3d-02f5-405b-8c1b-d7c6aeebb45f) - [Video: A bamboo tree takes years to root before it shoots up in a week. This is a reminder that patience is the key to growth.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b4f2fb4b-09b2-41f6-ac38-9f377d252fa0) - [Video: When I started appreciating my blessings, my whole life turned around. Gratitude is a powerful practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c0617cdb-f92c-4d32-9edd-e4bd49373600) - [Video: Let's flip the script. We were raised to see exercise as a way to be skinny, but let's reframe it as a way to be fit, strong, and healthy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c0caae52-7088-4367-8f14-8b463c150393) - [Video: Yoga makes me feel strong, graceful, humble, and grateful. It is a gift that has transformed my life, and I am honored to share it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c8b5d91a-e1c0-4d05-9072-2d5ac0e698ea) - [Video: What we chase on the outside is just a fleeting dream. Eternal bliss resides within. The journey of yoga is an inward one.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c8e09f1b-a983-4ae3-b060-6fe3c667099d) - [Video: Do we ever truly fail, or is everything just leading us to something better? Setbacks are part of the journey, and the comebacks are always fulfilling.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d560476a-d3b4-4c8f-a15e-0e977f4a23a0) - [Video: A gentle reminder to slow down. When you are patient, things will unfold in the most beautiful way.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dc415e46-5fca-4ffd-a88e-6b525f8fcce2) - [Video: As you go deeper into the ocean, the waves soften. Similarly, as you go deeper within yourself, the external noises fade away, leaving only love, peace, and bliss.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fd66effe-ce9c-406e-94a7-6300b04dcc0f) ## About My Yoga Journey & Philosophy When I look back at my own practice from 2019 to now, the biggest shift wasn't in how deep I could stretch, but in learning that 'perfect' is just an illusion. Whether you are struggling with a simple forward fold or working on a headstand, my classes focus on modifying poses to fit your body today. We move slow, we breathe, and we stop chasing the perfect shape because your progress matters more than the pose itself. My approach is built on the belief that yoga is a 'work-in.' It is not about how you look in a posture, but how you feel while you are in it. In our fast-paced lives, the mind can feel cluttered. I aim to create a space that offers clarity and calmness, whether you are joining my online group classes or a private session in Malad West. ### The Philosophy of Sabr aur Shukr My teaching is rooted in 'Sabr aur Shukr' (patience and gratitude). I teach a blend of Hatha yoga for grounding and Ashtanga Vinyasa for energy. By integrating breathwork, kriyas, and meditation, we work on the nervous system, not just the muscles. ### Practice That Fits Your Needs If you are a beginner or dealing with an injury, we do not force the body. I provide variations and modifications so everyone feels comfortable. My sessions cover: - Ashtanga Vinyasa for strength and flow - Hatha for grounding and stability - Prenatal and postnatal care focused on comfort and safety - Targeted relief for back pain and stiffness I started this journey feeling nervous and clueless, and I know exactly what it feels like to step on the mat for the first time. My goal is to ensure you feel supported, heard, and empowered to grow at your own pace. ## About Mayura Pednekar I’m Mayura, and I believe yoga is simply a way to connect with your own higher self. I started this path as a nervous beginner, and now, I’m here to help you find your own 'Sabr aur Shukr'—that beautiful mix of patience and gratitude—one breath at a time. 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