--- title: "Ashtanga Primary Series Yoga Classes | Sanjana Yoga HSR Layout" description: "Learn the traditional Ashtanga Primary Series (Yoga Chikitsa) with Level 2 Authorized teacher Sanjana in HSR Layout. Authentic Mysore-style classes for all levels." canonical: https://mytribe.in/sanjanasekar/ashtanga-yoga-classes/the-ashtanga-primary-series-yoga-chikitsa last_updated: 2025-09-06 --- # Ashtanga Primary Series Yoga Classes in HSR Layout Tribe Verified · Level 2 Authorized Ashtanga Yoga Teacher By [Sanjana Sekar](https://mytribe.in/sanjanasekar) · Online & Studio at HSR Layout, Bengaluru · ₹600 per session (estimate) Part of [Ashtanga Yoga Classes](https://mytribe.in/sanjanasekar/ashtanga-yoga-classes). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/sanjanasekar/ashtanga-yoga-classes/gallery) Master the foundational sequence of the Ashtanga system. My classes focus on Yoga Chikitsa to realign, detoxify, and build a sustainable personal practice. ## Photos and videos - [Video: A demonstration of the foundational Surya Namaskar, or Sun Salutation, showing the importance of mindful movement and accepting the body's rhythm each day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a5458b1c-9570-4f5c-94d1-5752995c865e) - [Video: This video shows Prasarita Padottanasana, a wide-legged forward bend that teaches grounding and stability, reminding us that commitment is key, even when motivation wavers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a035f9a8-beef-4474-887a-b915969bfbf2) - [Video: Here I move through Garbha Pindasana and Kukkutasana, postures that challenge balance and require deep internal focus, helping to clear subconscious patterns or 'vasanas'.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2c927041-6336-46d7-a584-e30c74f25b99) - [Video: A sequence of seated forward bends from the Primary Series, including Paschimottanasana, which teaches patience and the gradual process of finding peace.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/79d1f760-48e8-4f7f-a951-b5778e21f47e) - [Video: This clip shows the Marichyasana series, which involves deep twists and forward bends to detoxify the internal organs and cultivate a sense of self-worth.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/122e5b5e-0785-4dd6-9401-bbb6c89ffca2) - [Video: Moving into Setu Bandhasana, or Bridge Pose, which builds core and back strength. It teaches us to overcome what we once thought was impossible.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5dcf1b32-b323-4bc0-a344-4976ef452dce) - [Video: A look at Supta Konasana, a reclining angle pose from the finishing sequence that helps calm the nervous system and unlock potential through persistence.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c3e93021-66cc-4164-b849-9a56e573fe51) - [Video: The finishing sequence continues with Urdhva Padmasana and Matsyasana, poses that require core control and teach us to keep moving forward through challenges.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7e364012-287a-46e0-8734-86613dee5684) - [Video: Setting intentions for the new year with a practice that includes Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana, a half-bound lotus forward bend that encourages self-discovery.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1fcbacfc-16bd-4f9f-9738-5f5b832b0f4c) - [Video: Demonstrating Trikonasana (Triangle Pose), a standing posture that teaches alignment and the idea that we are here to be exceptional, not just accepted.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9dc4d5c0-801f-4c86-9e47-cf74d5704200) - [Video: Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana, a standing half-bound lotus pose, which challenges balance and reminds us to trust that we will end up where we are meant to be.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dfe69152-8c74-40ab-a120-64a9a0fe244f) - [Video: The sequence of Sirsasana, or headstand, which develops focus and stability. This pose teaches that awakening often comes from questioning and moving through doubt.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1ea66b24-4095-45d2-b7ce-d614acab1f56) - [Video: Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana, a standing balancing posture that demonstrates how balance is not something you find, but something you actively create.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ba3f03f3-797f-4974-90cd-18765a0b7ab6) - [Video: Marichyasana B, a posture that emphasizes the purity of practice through repetition, without the need for a race or finish line.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a3871b95-0fac-4109-bd82-f1f7fab682e0) - [Video: Janusirsasana C, a challenging seated forward bend that reminds us that the mind is never exhausted by learning.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3c6cc379-0579-42ab-bcd9-931c40b330e6) - [Video: A detailed look at Garbha Pindasana (Embryo in Womb Pose) and its transition, explaining its benefits for digestion, balance, and the spiritual union of mind and soul.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/550fbc9a-8098-4747-8fbd-1c6a8f8b47a9) - [Video: The full finishing sequence including Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand) and Halasana (Plow Pose), highlighting the importance of recognizing and accepting our daily energy levels.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/29376e07-2504-472a-b7f5-fdfb1d6d3976) - [Video: Marichyasana D, practiced here while traveling. It shows that even when the body is tired, the Primary Series can be a grounding savior.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/97122ad6-08ae-4cae-a6df-0ab7b9813d4b) - [Video: The sequence of Kurmasana (Tortoise Pose), which teaches us to withdraw our senses inward, as described in the Bhagavad Gita, to find divine wisdom.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eb1d07f5-aeec-488e-bb02-950f6adca900) - [Video: Ubhaya Padangusthasana, a balancing posture that provides an opportunity for Svadhyaya, or self-reflection, by observing the body, breath, and mind.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0e53a99a-1e0b-4261-9728-b5ab8ebd2e47) - [Video: Bhujapidasana, an arm-balancing posture that requires strength and focus, symbolizing how we can find our innate calling or 'tapas' through dedicated practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/85d6ff9c-22b3-428d-b6d2-c2634b30c13e) - [Video: A demonstration of how small, consistent actions, like in this forward bend, speak louder than words and are better than not moving at all.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/24e406dc-82e8-47bf-942c-b05dd76968ae) - [Video: This video shows how practice, like in Setu Bandhasana, teaches us to find freedom within discipline and to change our perspective on life's pressures.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/73e115a5-74fe-4dac-aaf1-a00478cd2e3c) - [Video: Practicing Surya Namaskar with the right intention. This clip emphasizes 'abhyasa' (practice) without attachment to perfection, which is the true aim.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e45cea19-6b8f-4b22-8622-f93bab51dfef) - [Video: Navasana, or Boat Pose, a core-strengthening posture that teaches us to change our thinking when we cannot change our circumstances.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/41497d95-315c-403e-b025-2c0ecf660d2e) ## About The Ashtanga Primary Series: Yoga Chikitsa In this traditional Mysore-style practice, you do not simply follow a group rhythm. Instead, you move through the sequence at your own pace while I provide individual, hands-on adjustments. This ensures your alignment is specific to your body's current limitations, allowing you to develop a self-sufficient practice that feels less like an exercise class and more like a moving meditation. The Primary Series, known as Yoga Chikitsa or yoga therapy, is the starting point for every student. Its purpose is simple: to realign the spine, detoxify the internal organs, and build the stamina required for a lifetime of movement. ### The Mysore Method When you join my shala in HSR Layout, you are not learning a new choreography every day. You are learning the sequence step-by-step. You memorize the poses, and I help you refine them. This creates independence. By the time you leave the mat, you own the practice, not the instructor. This methodology is why Ashtanga is often called a 'moving meditation.' ### What to Expect * **Individual Progress:** You are not limited by the slowest or fastest person in the room. You progress only when your body is ready, which is safer and more effective. * **Traditional Roots:** I teach exactly as I learned from my Guru, Sharath Jois. There are no shortcuts or watered-down versions. * **Sunday Led Classes:** While the weekday sessions are self-paced, we gather twice a month on Sundays for a led class. This is where we sync our breath to the traditional vinyasa count, ensuring you understand the rhythm of the series. * **Holistic Discipline:** We do not just focus on asanas. Expect to discuss the philosophy, the importance of consistent habits, and how to apply the discipline you find on the mat to your life in Bangalore. Whether you have back pain, are dealing with insomnia, or are simply looking for a rigorous, authentic practice, this series provides the structure you need. The mat is where we begin, but the work happens inside. ## About Sanjana Sekar I'm Sanjana. I see yoga not just as movement, but as the architecture of the inner self. After years of training with Guruji Sharath Jois in Mysore, I opened my shala in HSR Layout to hold space for anyone ready to build their own steady practice. 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