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title: "Ashtanga Yoga Sadhana in Bangalore | Sanjana Yoga Practice"
description: "Discover the discipline of traditional Mysore-style Ashtanga yoga. Explore my personal sadhana journey, and join authentic Ashtanga yoga classes in HSR Layout, Bangalore."
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last_updated: 2025-09-06
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# My Daily Sadhana: A Journey Into Ashtanga Yoga

Tribe Verified · Level 2 Authorized Ashtanga Yoga Teacher

By [Sanjana Sekar](https://mytribe.in/sanjanasekar) · Studio at HSR Layout, Bengaluru · ₹3,500 per participant (estimate)

Part of [Yoga Workshops & Intensives](https://mytribe.in/sanjanasekar/yoga-workshops-intensives). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/sanjanasekar/yoga-workshops-intensives/gallery)

For me, the mat is where I find balance. This is a look into my daily practice—moving through the discipline of Ashtanga to build structure within.

## Photos and videos

- ![It’s just practice. Simply practice. To the best of our ability. Keep going. Bit by bit, step by step, breath by breath. The depth of this practice reveals itself over a long period of time. So trust is important. Trusting the truth that our heart reveals to us. It does not have to make sense to anyone else. It's an inner journey, unique to every person. Keep going. It’s just practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b732ebb5-dd08-480a-a8d9-35c839cf9529)
- ![The Kathopanishad states, "A steady control of the senses is considered yoga." This asana, a variation of Eka Pada Sirsasana, is a physical manifestation of that principle, requiring mastery over the body to achieve unwavering control of the mind.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5e8bf034-a14f-4904-bdd2-bb147c2a6e5e)
- ![A smile from the heart is a reflection of the self. It is an expression of emotion that doesn't need to be judged. In this Krounchasana pose, I am reminded to smile for everything, good or bad, and simply breathe.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/56fbe403-486f-4357-97f1-91cec2fac7fa)
- ![Trying something new can be scary. But the cost of staying the same is often greater. This side-bending posture, Parighasana, reminds me that growth, while uncomfortable, begins with a single, small step forward.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eb1fb07e-7e60-4ff0-858e-afeabf7ff2be)
- ![This seated posture, Eka Pada Sirsasana, requires patience and dedication. It teaches me that the journey of growth is not about a giant leap, but about the small, consistent steps we take each day on the mat.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6816fe29-f2c4-48af-8cca-87b79233080b)
- ![In this pose, Urdhva Mukha Paschimottanasana, I am reminded that growth is uncomfortable. But it is in facing this discomfort that we find our strength and begin to build momentum on our journey of self-discovery.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/04ace9fd-ddb1-491c-929a-270378d5e12f)
- ![This reclining posture, Uttana Padasana, requires core strength and stability. It is a physical reminder that true growth comes from building a strong foundation, one small step at a time, even when it feels challenging.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/65498753-308c-45bb-95be-d7962fc88869)
- [Video: Sometimes we concentrate so much on the details that we forget to enjoy the essence. This practice reminds me to let go of what I am holding onto so strongly and connect with the real essence of the moment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/17d98d45-77e6-4945-9827-fab9c1bf720c)
- [Video: The true practice is to stop apologizing for the fire within and instead use it to illuminate the journey. This sequence, moving from Malasana into a standing backbend, is an expression of that inner light.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ab0d2d60-5bf2-44f2-982a-187d3d449a44)
- [Video: Asana is a tool to bring awareness to our whole being. With steady practice of backbends like Kapotasana and Laghu Vajrasana, we see not just our body, but its connection to the world, transforming the gross into the subtle.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/085a9e9c-5234-4689-b6f2-cc02a04dce52)
- [Video: When we turn inward, we find the divine spark that was always there. The arm balance Tittibhasana, or Firefly Pose, is a physical expression of finding that inner light and strength.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/034f0376-1f5c-495c-9bc7-dcbc55ffc62d)
- [Video: You will receive everything you need when you stop asking for what you do not need. This challenging arm balance, an extension of Tittibhasana, is a practice in surrender and trusting the process.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8b04185f-8e03-4098-b079-3e2316b19dca)
- [Video: Surrender is not something you do; it happens organically in relationship to effort. This sequence, moving from Urdhva Kukkutasana toward Karandavasana, teaches that working honestly is within our reach, and surrender will happen when the time is right.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/27619340-8111-4bfb-8359-097aede11b3d)
- [Video: Motivation comes and goes, but commitment to practice stays steady. The Prasarita Padottanasana sequence reminds me that yoga is not measured in external achievements, but in the inner evolution that happens over time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a035f9a8-beef-4474-887a-b915969bfbf2)
- [Video: Regardless of the result, showing up daily is the most important thing. The seemingly small decision of daily commitment to my dropback practice creates eternal support over time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d50244ea-ef68-464e-8da5-625a0743e98b)
- [Video: Yoga is about relaxation and surrender, but it is also about working hard. In order to surrender, we must first make an effort. The inversion Karandavasana is a powerful teacher of this principle.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/294b2e46-cbe4-45f6-bd55-3bb0aa5a6e09)
- [Video: True compassion starts with seeing ourselves clearly. Practicing together, as seen here with Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana, helps clear the friction inside so we can treat ourselves and others with kindness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f39eaf37-8b83-4c78-9c79-05cb79e440cf)
- [Video: "Your life is a sacred journey. It is about change, growth, discovery, movement, transformation..." This quote by Caroline Adams perfectly captures the feeling of my practice, a continuous expansion of what is possible.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e53020da-d78d-4e8b-9701-afc9e08eef17)
- [Video: A relationship means we come together to make each other better, to support and build each other. Here, a partner assists in Marichyasana D, demonstrating the push and pull of support in practice and in life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/50ba27c2-2474-451a-9d4e-566e3c04702c)
- [Video: Practicing for the appreciation of what arises frees up energy and leads to wisdom. The seated twist Bharadvajasana reminds me that the path of yoga enriches us with an internal abundance that is limitless.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/280f3b76-e214-40eb-843e-9139749598c1)
- [Video: Inner feelings shape our experience of the world. The seated twists of the primary series, like Ardha Matsyendrasana, help cultivate an inner treasure that no one can take from us.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/02e807c1-a288-4b33-b283-1024402cf8ad)
- [Video: Practicing together creates a unique energy and vibration. Here, while one of us holds Paschimottanasana, the other moves through Utkatasana, showing how individual practices can harmonize and create a calm, positive environment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fceb9a86-4008-48f8-bb67-4ecca065e47e)
- [Video: Morning practice at home with the birds chirping. This is Karandavasana, an advanced inversion from the intermediate series. The practice can be hard and sweaty, but it is always blissful.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8f735f79-950e-45b7-8a61-7379a0bc1d39)
- [Video: Every moment has its own unique value. Taking the time to appreciate the simple act of a dropback into Urdhva Dhanurasana can enhance our sense of fulfillment and connection to life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fc11237e-49da-4969-913b-68b5a59586ff)
- [Video: My happy place. No matter how I feel, this practice of Prasarita Padottanasana has a way of bringing balance to my life. It’s so important to take responsibility for our own wellbeing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f324e96b-cf07-48d4-b248-8f652d4516fa)
- [Video: Past experiences can leave imprints, or vasanas, on our subconscious mind. The sequence of Garbha Pindasana and Kukkutasana helps us work through these emotional and mental patterns, bringing them to the conscious mind to be released.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2c927041-6336-46d7-a584-e30c74f25b99)
- [Video: The value of consistent practice is profound. It is like sculpting a masterpiece from within. This internal treasure, nurtured through perseverance in poses like Sirsasana, becomes a deep source of wisdom and growth.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cf52a039-71d6-4ef8-a06f-f0126946c947)
- [Video: The quest for certainty blocks the search for meaning. Uncertainty is the very condition that impels us to unfold our powers. Pincha Mayurasana, or forearm stand, is a practice in embracing that uncertainty.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9d93ab66-3094-43c2-9b50-ac27911796ec)
- [Video: Persistence and resilience only come from having been given the chance to work through difficulties. The finishing sequence, including Sarvangasana and Halasana, teaches us to stay with the practice even when it's hard.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0999c16e-b054-4de8-914d-b0f81d2c36a5)
- [Video: The yoga sutras state that when we are ready for yoga, it enters our lives. This practice, in the serenity of nature, is a way to find the truth inside.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/934c20d7-0c22-4412-badb-070d500383ff)
- [Video: The sun is a daily reminder that we too can rise again from the darkness and shine our own light. The arm balance Bakasana, or Crow Pose, embodies that feeling of lifting up and finding our inner strength.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/284e45b1-d605-477a-83b8-7cb094f21afa)
- [Video: Peace is a daily process of slowly eroding old barriers and quietly building new structures. The seated forward folds of the primary series, like Paschimottanasana, are a physical practice of this gradual opening.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/79d1f760-48e8-4f7f-a951-b5778e21f47e)
- [Video: "If the mind falls asleep, awaken it. If it starts wandering, make it quiet." This quote from Ramana Maharshi guides my practice through the challenging twists and backbends of the intermediate series, like Pasasana and Dhanurasana.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d41e6f02-13f6-4baf-b1b6-20513ac7efaa)
- [Video: Patience is not passive; on the contrary, it is concentrated strength. The posture Eka Pada Sirsasana, part of the intermediate series, requires immense patience and internal strength to develop over time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c56e08a5-e95a-44a3-bbce-871a7b1d8ee3)
- [Video: Practicing self-compassion and kindness in the face of setbacks is the key to resilience and growth. The arm balance Tittibhasana is a reminder to be kind to myself, even when the pose feels challenging.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cbcbf246-d3c5-484f-b2cf-bdfde5a1a7c7)
- [Video: We fall, we break, we fail. But then, we rise, we heal, we overcome. The journey of learning Pincha Mayurasana is a testament to the strength we build by facing obstacles and never giving up.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bee20e31-a4ad-43e2-b1ec-c9c6e1040030)
- [Video: This was a raw and tiring practice, with the body tight from travel. But we gave our best on the mat, just being present amidst the creatures around us. It's a reminder that practice is about showing up, not perfection.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7270a99d-6c31-4eec-a6f2-466c563582bd)
- [Video: Our value doesn’t decrease based on someone’s inability to see our worth. The Marichyasana series in Ashtanga yoga teaches us to turn inward and find our own inherent value.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/122e5b5e-0785-4dd6-9401-bbb6c89ffca2)
- ![Our recent getaway to a forest in Masinagudi was heart filling. Being surrounded by animals, mountains, and a clear sky is a powerful reminder of our connection to nature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ad4b05fa-607d-49de-9442-c730c960b8fd)
- ![Staring at the stars and watching animals be themselves is a profound experience. This moment of practice in nature, holding Hanumanasana, filled my heart with a sense of peace and connection.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6dc8ab1e-c5d5-4fd8-a6ac-e8099f5cf9ae)
- [Video: Backbending asanas can feel overwhelming, but they are meant to open up the heart. This practice of Urdhva Dhanurasana in nature is about fostering acceptance of the present moment and the changes that come with it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/403f53b2-5cfa-4866-a957-70e0ccbc5fe1)
- [Video: Strength doesn’t come from what you can do, it comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t. The bridge pose, Setu Bandhasana, is a foundational posture for building the strength to overcome obstacles.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5dcf1b32-b323-4bc0-a344-4976ef452dce)
- [Video: Yoga is a calling from within. To hear that calling and give oneself the time and patience to walk that path is a journey in itself. Here, we see two parallel journeys unfolding in the same space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/138394d0-a521-4c93-ab07-e88a14bc6650)
- [Video: Persistence is the last key that unlocks potential. The reclining posture Supta Konasana requires consistent effort to deepen, reminding me that staying with the practice is what creates change.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c3e93021-66cc-4164-b849-9a56e573fe51)
- [Video: We do not learn from experience, we learn from reflecting on experience. The complex posture Dwi Pada Sirsasana is a profound opportunity for self-reflection and self-discovery.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6ad7df87-2584-441d-b6d7-da3c67023aa0)
- [Video: No matter how much falls on us, we keep plowing ahead. That’s the only way to keep the roads clear. The finishing sequence, including Urdhva Padmasana and Matsyasana, helps clear the mind and body.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7e364012-287a-46e0-8734-86613dee5684)
- [Video: Feel the fear and do it anyway. Learning to hold Pincha Mayurasana is not about doing it without fear, but about finding the strength to do it in the face of fear.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/db5de158-9677-4941-8e88-c5a6f6a3eff3)
- [Video: Let us embrace the New Year with a heart full of gratitude and a mind open to possibilities. Setting intentions on the mat with postures like Ardha Padmasana is a way to begin the year with balance and strength.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1fcbacfc-16bd-4f9f-9738-5f5b832b0f4c)
- [Video: The three C's of life are choice, chance, and change. We must make a choice to take the chance if we want anything in life to change. The deep backbend Kapotasana embodies this courageous choice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e1b39e07-52f7-45de-9ed4-af5797d11736)
- [Video: Practicing with my Guruji’s counts awakens something internally, bringing a complete awareness that goes beyond the physical realm. It is a powerful experience that many of his students share.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0ebede6e-8ffd-4505-af4b-e06179384bac)
- [Video: "You are not here to be accepted, you are here to be the exception." This quote inspires my practice of Supta Vajrasana, a deep backbend that challenges me to find my own unique path of self-discovery.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/30c9d7df-5ecf-4ddb-91a1-0278a7d5d9ca)
- [Video: "You are not here to be accepted, you are here to be an exception." This quote by Joseph Nguyen resonates as I move through the standing postures of the primary series, like Trikonasana and Parsvakonasana.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9dc4d5c0-801f-4c86-9e47-cf74d5704200)
- [Video: Happiness and progress happen when we look at and work on our own lives rather than looking at the lives of others. This practice of Dhanurasana is a reminder to stay focused on my own journey of inner growth.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2ba5d3ef-1e33-4e1c-8950-05f7258dcf9d)
- [Video: Life is a journey between B (birth) and D (death), and in between is C (choice). It’s the best choice to just keep moving forward after every failure, as I learn to do in challenging poses like Karandavasana.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8124c963-950d-42a2-8239-f3c2e59a0f04)
- [Video: Even if it doesn’t always feel like it, things are coming together. You will end up exactly where you’re meant to be. The balancing pose Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana is a physical practice of trusting that process.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dfe69152-8c74-40ab-a120-64a9a0fe244f)
- [Video: Time, location, and circumstance do not matter. Showing up for yourself is what matters. This is a reminder that the commitment to practice is more important than achieving a perfect pose in a perfect setting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/04ec6645-7c99-4f95-be04-116c93f8e7d3)
- [Video: "The greater the doubt, the greater the awakening." This wisdom applies to the practice of Sirsasana (headstand). By working through doubt and fear, we open ourselves to a deeper awakening.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1ea66b24-4095-45d2-b7ce-d614acab1f56)
- [Video: "Do everything with a mind that lets go." This teaching from Ajahn Chah helps me navigate difficult weeks. The practice, including poses like Parsva Dhanurasana, helps me find grounding and detachment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9e8666ad-62cd-4069-abad-b0b3e85649f5)
- [Video: Dedication, Devotion, Discipline, Determination. These are the four D's that truly work. The twisting pose Pasasana from the intermediate series is a testament to the power of these principles.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b9223098-5a86-4f15-b9d3-a5d83c36c63a)
- [Video: We may not have the power to control external events, but we can always choose how we navigate them. My dropback practice teaches me to grow in awareness rather than reaction, a choice that is completely ours to make.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/df2e19be-5322-4676-8f10-9c0d13853fb5)
- [Video: "Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle." This quote by Napoleon Hill captures my journey with Pincha Mayurasana, a pose that has taught me the value of consistent effort over time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/28b435b8-5b82-49f3-adda-481aff902bbd)
- [Video: Sometimes you have to let life turn you upside down, so you can learn how to live right side up. The deep backbend Laghuvajrasana is a physical exploration of this concept, teaching a new perspective through challenge.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/82e43cde-cb90-47a4-b73c-d59075c374e1)
- [Video: Balance is not something you find, it’s something you create. The standing balance Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana is a daily practice in creating that stability, both on and off the mat.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ba3f03f3-797f-4974-90cd-18765a0b7ab6)
- [Video: There’s no race, no finish line. It’s just the repetition that keeps the practice pure and personal. The seated twist Marichyasana B is one of those poses that deepens with pure, consistent repetition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a3871b95-0fac-4109-bd82-f1f7fab682e0)
- [Video: "Learning never exhausts the mind." This quote from Leonardo da Vinci is so true for yoga practice. Each time I approach a pose like Janu Sirsasana C, there is always something new to learn.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3c6cc379-0579-42ab-bcd9-931c40b330e6)
- [Video: It’s all about consistency. The difficult inversion Karandavasana doesn't happen overnight. It is the result of showing up every day, even when progress feels slow.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b501c0a6-7b23-42af-85c9-9efa6a762341)
- [Video: Garbha Pindasana, or Embryo in Womb Pose, helps to increase concentration and balance. It is also believed to aid in the spiritual union between the mind and the soul, while strengthening the core and digestive system.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/550fbc9a-8098-4747-8fbd-1c6a8f8b47a9)
- [Video: It is important to recognize the state in which we are. Our body and mind are different every day. The finishing sequence, from Sarvangasana to Matsyasana, teaches us to accept our current energy levels and practice accordingly.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/29376e07-2504-472a-b7f5-fdfb1d6d3976)
- [Video: Learning to withstand the downs in life and relax into them has been a big part of my practice. There is freedom in discipline and love in every hurdle. Embracing this freedom is our choice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bbdaa047-18cb-41f3-b8af-8b520a84a4a1)
- [Video: Just move the body. In a world that has become more sedentary, building a practice slowly and intentionally is key. Poses like Pincha Mayurasana teach us to build our foundation with concrete, not sand.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/abfe244d-dc79-44e7-a94d-45f7756d7b2a)
- [Video: "Life is in charge. We can fight it and be miserable or surrender to it and laugh at our own arrogance." This quote from Gangaji is a beautiful reminder as I practice Ardha Matsyendrasana, a pose of surrender and release.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6409ac41-677b-4cdd-93b3-81e2ea6e6098)
- [Video: Behind every success lies a support system. From holding hands during inversions to offering constructive feedback for poses like Karandavasana, every bit of support matters. I am grateful for my partner in this journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1d202bb8-12d1-4b98-9b3f-d37420205e50)
- [Video: Traveling is hard on the body, but just being on the mat is a blessing. On these days, the Ashtanga primary series, including poses like Marichyasana D, is a huge savior for grounding and recentering.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/97122ad6-08ae-4cae-a6df-0ab7b9813d4b)
- [Video: Everything we do is practice for something greater than where we currently are. Practice only makes for improvement. The intense stretch of Krounchasana is a reminder that consistent practice leads to gradual improvement.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/408febdf-6db6-4b75-960b-ce5a9096e8bb)
- [Video: The Bhagavad Gita teaches us to withdraw the senses from their objects, just as a tortoise withdraws its limbs into its shell. The Kurmasana (Tortoise Pose) sequence is a physical embodiment of this divine wisdom.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eb1d07f5-aeec-488e-bb02-950f6adca900)
- [Video: Asana practice offers the perfect opportunity to explore Svadhyaya, or self-study. In poses like Ubhaya Padangusthasana, we can observe physical sensations, watch the mind's reactions, and listen to the breath.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0e53a99a-1e0b-4261-9728-b5ab8ebd2e47)
- [Video: The Yoga Sutras teach that fear flows even in the wise, established as carefulness. The posture Dwi Pada Sirsasana, which requires placing both feet behind the head, is a profound teacher about working with fear.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ac6058c6-0196-4ce9-8f67-08d374bb442f)
- [Video: "Braveness is not the absence of fear but rather the strength to keep on going forward despite the fear." This quote from Paulo Coelho perfectly describes the process of learning challenging poses like Bakasana (Crow Pose).](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d7efa1b0-29a6-4afc-8545-ce16377310d8)
- [Video: "Yes, come on, you are almost there!", my Guruji’s voice still rings in my ears. This asana, Pincha Mayurasana, has been a challenge, teaching me the magic of patience and perseverance, or Shraddha and Saburi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8f43a83f-e5fb-4ecb-9682-2ecb7d1a0790)
- [Video: Passion is the bridge that takes you from pain to change. The practice of yoga, from deep forward folds to challenging inversions, is a journey of transforming struggle into strength through passion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6d40db70-c111-405c-8ba9-0431c2341cfc)
- [Video: Along the journey of life, we stumble upon something that touches our core. For me, that is my practice. It has become the highest form of 'tapas', or disciplined spiritual practice, as seen here in Bhujapidasana.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/85d6ff9c-22b3-428d-b6d2-c2634b30c13e)
- [Video: Action speaks louder than words. Taking small steps, like deepening into Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana, is better than not moving at all. The right action, however small, creates progress.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/24e406dc-82e8-47bf-942c-b05dd76968ae)
- [Video: Life is a combination of pleasure and pressure. Learning to take the pressure and relax into it has been the biggest takeaway from my practice. There is freedom in discipline, as I find in Setu Bandhasana.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/73e115a5-74fe-4dac-aaf1-a00478cd2e3c)
- [Video: I begin my practice with the opening prayer to honor the lineage of gurus. It is a prayer to the supreme teacher who removes the poison of conditioned existence and a prostration to the sage Patanjali.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3a2ab49c-6f3c-4f59-885b-2d0e3040926a)
- [Video: Being in the present is the most beautiful place to be. It is far better than dwelling in the past or future. The posture Eka Pada Sirsasana demands complete presence, pulling me into the reality of the now.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/96d1850b-01c5-4405-93da-1159aced3c84)
- [Video: Breath alone can draw us out of low energy waves. It is the thread connecting us to the reality deep within. The backbending sequence of Ustrasana, Laghuvajrasana, and Kapotasana is powered entirely by the breath.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3f646fff-0d88-49cd-9d82-7162d873f27f)
- [Video: In yoga practice, change is the only constant. We are exposed to extremities at all times, and meeting them with the same mind is the challenge. Tittibhasana teaches me to find balance amidst this whirlwind.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a10e3097-9b8f-407d-9804-06c81eee0071)
- [Video: Finding freedom in spaces of discomfort. This is not about forcing the body, but about letting go of what you aim to achieve and flowing in harmony with your innermost call, as we do here in the finishing sequence.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a50cc59b-3842-43ec-8eae-df901f584ae1)
- [Video: Travel does take a toll on the body and mind. But letting go, embracing the situation, and enjoying the process is important. That awareness is one step forward on the inward journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/80452480-0b55-43c0-9ad6-818d0e5dd90a)
- [Video: If the intention is right, other things don’t matter. Perfection in any situation is not the aim; just abhyasa (practice) is the aim. Vairagya (detachment) will eventually follow.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e45cea19-6b8f-4b22-8622-f93bab51dfef)
- [Video: The qualities of Tamas (inertia) and Sattva (stability) can look similar from the outside. A dropback can be done with dullness or with calm composure. Which end we choose to be in is what's important.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c515a244-1b8e-420e-a329-2d30a5b25d77)
- [Video: "If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change the way you think about it." This wisdom from Mary Engelbreit applies perfectly to the challenge of Navasana (Boat Pose).](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/41497d95-315c-403e-b025-2c0ecf660d2e)

## About My Sadhana: A Glimpse into My Practice

You’ll see many asanas in these photos, but my practice isn't about reaching a final, perfect form. It is about how I approach each breath, whether I am holding a simple forward fold or working through a complex backbend. I share these glimpses of my daily routine to show you that consistency and self-compassion matter more than performance—a philosophy I bring to every student I teach.

My path has been unconventional. As an architect, I was trained to design structures from the outside in; in yoga, I found a different kind of architecture. It is about building a sanctuary within myself through the traditional Mysore-style Ashtanga practice.

### The Role of Discipline
These images aren't just about poses. They represent the 'tapasya' (austerity or disciplined effort) that I believe is essential for real growth. Whether I am at my home shala in HSR Layout or away on a study trip, the practice remains the constant. It is not about the peak of the pose, but the steady, daily showing up. 

### My Teaching Philosophy
I teach because I want to pass on what I have learned from my own guru, Sharath Jois. My classes in Bangalore are designed to hold space for that same process. Whether you are a total beginner or an experienced practitioner, I guide you to find your own expression of the Ashtanga sequence. We focus on:

*   **Mysore Style:** Individualised instruction within the group setting, allowing you to learn at your own pace.
*   **Tristana Method:** Integrating breath, posture, and gaze to move from external effort to internal stillness.
*   **Philosophy:** Understanding the 'why' behind the practice, including the chanting and history that make this parampara (lineage) so profound.

Yoga is not something you do and then leave on the mat. It is a way of life, and my hope is that when you join me, you start to see that same structure, balance, and quiet confidence growing in your own life.

## About Sanjana Sekar

I’m Sanjana. I spent years working as an architect before yoga became my true calling. Today, I teach from my home shala in Bangalore, helping you find your own practice, breath by breath.

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