--- title: "Ashtanga Yoga Philosophy & Lineage Classes in HSR Layout Bangalore" description: "Join traditional Ashtanga yoga classes in HSR Layout Bangalore. Learn the authentic lineage, philosophy, and self-study practice from a Level 2 Authorized Teacher." canonical: https://mytribe.in/sanjanasekar/ashtanga-yoga-classes/the-yogi-s-path-lineage-philosophy-self-study last_updated: 2025-09-06 --- # Ashtanga Yoga: The Path of Lineage and Philosophy Tribe Verified · Authorized Ashtanga Teacher, HSR Layout Bengaluru 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) Yoga is more than just shapes on a mat. It is a lineage, a philosophy, and a continuous inner study. Join me as we explore how the ancient teachings of Ashtanga yoga ground our daily lives and build strength from within. ## Photos and videos - ![An explanation of 'Yajna' or sacrifice, showing how scriptures offer a deeper meaning to the word dedication.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dd468823-bff0-4468-be60-1b3f4e411da5) - ![A simple graphic on 'Unselfishness', one of the key attributes of dedicated action in yogic philosophy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/24946364-867a-4f56-9bc1-dfada8b1b21d) - ![A graphic on 'Sacrifice', another attribute of Yajna, which means accepting suffering for a noble cause.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c721e953-207c-4627-80bf-87f2f7dcac23) - ![A graphic on 'Dedication', the act of giving one's energy and time to a higher purpose.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/91bcca35-3dc8-494c-ae0c-debcde19a879) - ![A graphic on 'Detachment', the fourth key attribute for selfless action, a core concept in yoga.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f89a9bc0-a4c9-4f14-bae2-4ff7b70f2fc1) - ![An image detailing my credentials as a Level 2 authorised teacher under Sharath Jois, my research, and my study of classical texts like the Bhagavad Gita.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fd21b1e5-341c-4124-b02c-c24eca898951) - [Video: A video explaining 'Sadhana', a daily spiritual practice undertaken for its own sake to cultivate discipline and surrender the ego.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b4915369-83ca-4db2-b1a8-c53688aff012) - [Video: A video from a Mysore trip, reflecting on feeling my Guru's presence and teachings, and the importance of the supportive community in upholding the parampara (lineage).](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ec9b2e15-f5a5-49c9-9a33-e3e3b835713c) - ![A photo of me bowing to my Guru, Sharath Jois, a tribute to the one who leads from darkness to light and whose teachings I strive to uphold.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1c11702a-3710-4419-bd40-d9f795ba5e3f) - [Video: A video on how inner feelings, cultivated by yoga practice, shape our experience of the world and create an inner treasure no one can take away.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/02e807c1-a288-4b33-b283-1024402cf8ad) - ![A photo of me receiving blessings from my Guru, explaining the difference between a teacher who transmits knowledge and a Guru who enters your heart.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4c43c890-5c4b-4cf9-be14-bed1be5c01c2) - ![A group photo from a Guru Purnima celebration, a day to honor the teachers and guides who enable us to comprehend divinity.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/87f9d8b7-cd57-482b-ae9f-f8c6da76b72e) - [Video: A video diary from a trip to Mysore, which for me is always a 'Tapasya' (penance) that opens horizons for a better understanding of life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/59e036ef-95b5-4b84-ac92-11a280bc137d) - [Video: A video showing my daily routine in Mysore, waking up at 3:15 am to wait at the Shala, a life-changing and purpose-driven experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/18fc59a6-5950-4a04-847d-3d449cd6424a) - [Video: A video explaining how to vibrate higher internally through mantra chanting, asana practice, high-prana food, and associating with positive people.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/73c86198-ce78-42ed-808b-19643aa55107) - [Video: A video of serving food to children, with a prayerful chant reminding us to have gratitude for our food and the elements of nature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b8ff0594-f97e-4267-a30e-66a9c60885af) - [Video: A video montage showing that there is freedom in discipline and love in every hurdle, and embracing this is our choice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bbdaa047-18cb-41f3-b8af-8b520a84a4a1) - [Video: A video showing how passion for the practice is the bridge that takes you from pain to change.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6d40db70-c111-405c-8ba9-0431c2341cfc) - [Video: The opening prayer of Ashtanga Yoga, with a translation explaining its meaning of bowing to the Guru and the sage Patanjali.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3a2ab49c-6f3c-4f59-885b-2d0e3040926a) - [Video: A video reminding us not to get so caught up in the details that we forget to enjoy the real essence of life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/17d98d45-77e6-4945-9827-fab9c1bf720c) - [Video: A video of a discourse on how to meditate according to the Bhagavad Gita, with the mind like a flame in a windless place.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a93c4817-3973-42c6-8c5b-bc126be954ec) - ![The moment I received my Level 2 authorisation certificate from my Guruji, a privilege to spread the practice of the age-old Ashtanga yoga parampara.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fcd17f0d-7b51-41da-bb4d-f21633807ac8) - [Video: A video recap of my Mysore trip in 2022, a memorable way to end the year with practice, friends, and nature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/89bee0f5-8faa-4689-a9a2-b3241ec670b5) ## About The Yogi's Path: Lineage, Philosophy & Self-Study Beyond the asanas, my classes focus on *svadhyaya* (self-study) to help you understand your own practice. Whether we are discussing the Bhagavad Gita or clarifying a specific breathing technique, these sessions are designed to connect the theory of yoga to your physical movement, ensuring you know exactly why you practice the way you do. ### The Importance of Parampara In the Ashtanga tradition, *parampara* (lineage) is the bridge between the teacher and the student. It is not just about memorizing sequences but about receiving knowledge in the way it was intended to be passed down. My instruction is rooted in what I learned during my time in Mysore under Guruji Sharath Jois. When you practice in my shala in HSR Layout, you are stepping into a method that has been refined over generations. ### Integrating Philosophy into Daily Life Yoga often gets reduced to physical fitness, but the *ashtanga* (eight-limbed) path covers much more. Through our sessions, we touch upon how concepts like *tapasya* (discipline/penance) and *yajna* (dedication) manifest in your life off the mat. We do not just move; we reflect. This helps you build a practice that supports you through life's challenges, rather than one that just adds more to your to-do list. ### How We Study Together * **Mysore Style:** This is the core of our lineage. You practice at your own pace while I provide individual adjustments, allowing you to develop a personal relationship with the sequence. * **Led Classes:** These sessions help us synchronize our breath and movement, ensuring the correct *vinyasa* count, which is essential to the integrity of the system. * **Theory & Discussion:** We dedicate time to discuss yogic texts. My goal is to make these ancient concepts practical for a modern, city-based lifestyle, helping you find internal balance amidst the hustle of Bangalore. ## About Sanjana Sekar I am Sanjana. My life is dedicated to preserving the Ashtanga lineage I learned in Mysore. In my shala, we do not just count breaths; we use the mat to find balance and truth. Come as you are, and let’s walk this path together. 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