--- title: "My Yoga Philosophy and Journey | Authentic Ashtanga Classes" description: "Explore my yoga journey and philosophy on the mat. Join my online Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga classes focused on consistency, strength, and real progress." canonical: https://mytribe.in/seema_prab/advanced-vinyasa-strength-flexibility-inversions/my-yoga-philosophy-journey last_updated: 2025-09-06 --- # My Yoga Philosophy and Journey Tribe Verified · Practicing and teaching for over 5 years. By [Seema Prabhakar](https://mytribe.in/seema_prab) · Online & In-person sessions in Bengaluru & Mumbai · ₹500 per class (estimate) Part of [Advanced Vinyasa: Strength, Flexibility & Inversions](https://mytribe.in/seema_prab/advanced-vinyasa-strength-flexibility-inversions). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/seema_prab/advanced-vinyasa-strength-flexibility-inversions/gallery) Yoga isn't about perfectly posed photos. It's about showing up—wobbles, stiffness, and all—to connect with yourself. ## Photos and videos - [Video: I started my yoga journey in my 30s, and it has been a path of constant learning and growth. It's never too late to begin something new. Growth has no age limit, and every day is a chance to start fresh.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/46c078d5-44c5-4e49-a887-bba28370a4fc) - ![This comparison shows four years of consistent practice. It wasn't about forcing a deeper pose, but about patiently showing up, breathing, and allowing my body to open over time. Your journey will be your own, and it will be beautiful.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/10a113f3-6fe9-4bb2-81d8-a8bb9d566258) - [Video: I can hold advanced poses, but the real work for me is internal. This practice has taught me that physical strength and inner peace are connected, but they are separate journeys. I share this to remind you that we are all a work in progress.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9cca0912-6d28-4c9b-9f0f-ac6600be7d72) - [Video: This is how my arm balance practice started in 2020, full of wobbles and uncertainty. Today, it's stronger, but the journey is what matters. It's never too late to start your own.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/62fd254c-0bb9-4324-8115-a8fda0690ba5) - [Video: This is a clip from 2020, showing how my Pincha practice began. If you're thinking about starting, let this be your sign. Consistency is the key that unlocks progress you might not even imagine yet.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/134d5d51-45e8-4131-9399-8c42f287da9a) - [Video: Looking back at how it all started, I remember wanting so badly to master inversions. Instagram was my window into this world, and it led me on a beautiful journey of self-discovery.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7cb26b2a-fb38-40ad-8709-55ac43cdc2a6) - [Video: The pose is just 1% of the practice. The other 99% is the daily drills, the warmups, the moments of falling and getting back up. It's the consistency behind the scenes that creates the results.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2a89cb01-6438-4f07-8f40-a7b45bd07703) - [Video: Consistency is the most powerful force. It's about the small wins you collect every single day. That's how you build a body, a business, and a practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c41a2484-177d-491a-ad16-c0458f0ed417) - [Video: People often think yoga is just stretching, but it's so much more. It's a demanding practice of strength, balance, and mental focus. It challenges you to be present with effort and ease.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3e4bfccb-214f-4d26-87aa-25190df8c157) - [Video: After four years of teaching, I've learned that I can't be everyone's favorite teacher, and that's okay. My job is to be authentic and teach from the heart, trusting that the right students will connect with my message.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/57db7f53-e2ae-4bd7-b7b9-ae949b0937bd) - [Video: A reminder for all yoga teachers: your worth isn't measured by fancy poses or your body shape. It's measured by your ability to connect, inspire, and hold space for your students' growth.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/88485b64-6ba4-47cb-9211-9beed934f120) - [Video: To my fellow yoga teachers: did you do your own practice today? It's easy to get lost in teaching others, but our own practice is the well from which we draw. You are your first student.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/29069b3f-cdf7-4546-8a8e-64d8ce9fb594) - [Video: Thinking of becoming a full-time yoga teacher? It's a role that involves being a business owner, content creator, and community builder. It takes time and consistency, but it is a deeply fulfilling path.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/248b7c7a-9f95-49eb-87dd-713478215d18) - [Video: I practice asana and pranayama, but that doesn't mean I don't have health issues or emotional breakdowns. Yoga is a powerful tool for well-being, but it's important to approach it holistically and seek medical advice when needed.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b56e5b6f-c70a-4fb0-bd73-60f51b7c9dfa) - [Video: If you're new to asana practice, remember to build a strong foundation, be consistent, and don't rush the process. Your journey is unique, so avoid comparing yourself to others and focus on connecting with your body and breath.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/31488d79-8a6b-4d49-b9b2-52c89fa8a386) - [Video: Many of us think that just repeating a pose will lead to mastery. However, without the right drills and technique, it can lead to frustration. Drills help target specific muscles and build awareness to prepare the body safely.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/daa85244-f672-48e6-8f61-c6b84fb30a82) - [Video: I often get asked if strength training is necessary for Ashtanga practitioners. While Ashtanga builds incredible push-dominant strength, adding pulling movements from strength training can create balance, prevent injury, and support your progress.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f681f9c5-ab24-42a0-bb86-e4a38342b675) - [Video: Asana is just one of the eight limbs of yoga. While the physical poses teach us discipline, their true purpose is to help us find stillness and a quiet mind. Let that presence be the real goal of your practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aa1378c4-38dd-4511-814a-de4a4897f6b8) - [Video: If you don't know what to pursue in life right now, pursue yourself. Focus on becoming the healthiest, happiest, and most present version of yourself. The right path will reveal itself in time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2a77625b-f7e4-436f-93a4-dfce6fbdf8d8) - [Video: It's been four years of dedicated asana practice, and while I can do many advanced poses, I am still a work in progress. I have flaws, and I'm learning to work on them. Being a yoga teacher doesn't mean being perfect.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/50cdbcd2-13dd-4e61-b0f3-5bde6eda7992) - [Video: Don't stop if it feels right to you. When you start, some may call you crazy. When you keep going, they will call you inspiring. Keep working on what matters to you.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/55d9a239-5ebf-4cb5-a9dd-c066af397bcb) - [Video: Even after years of practice, casual words can still hurt me and make me overthink. Yoga isn't about being perfect; it's about noticing these patterns and gently working through them, both on and off the mat.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bd9c16b0-e22b-4cc1-bf75-5a17effc9822) - [Video: I have built physical strength on the mat, but I've learned that cultivating inner strength takes deeper, more consistent work. The journey inward is the most important one.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3221d0d3-b185-48f8-b7ec-1df78af5e8da) - [Video: I have learned patience on the mat, but I still get restless in my daily life. The practice is a mirror, showing me where I still have room to grow.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/967aed61-449d-497d-8e06-28fe1eb4a6be) - [Video: My spine opens easily in backbends, but my heart sometimes resists. This is the duality of practice: physical openness can reveal emotional blocks we need to breathe through.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5fc58aef-2dc0-4a78-b098-f6056f5e42f9) - [Video: I can balance on my hands, but balancing my emotions is an ongoing practice. The stability I find in asana is a tool I use to navigate the ups and downs of life. slight_smile](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/87a1e4b0-89c6-4b0b-a73c-a8f194f9f72e) - [Video: This is a look at my own journey. It wasn't perfect or easy, and every fall taught me something new. If I can do it, so can you. The most important step is just to begin.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/62901677-2077-4b32-b828-37d1bd8ed3e7) - [Video: A random scroll on Instagram showed me this pose, and it changed everything. It led me to my mat, to a new practice, and eventually to teaching. I'm grateful for the path it opened up.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4685d916-1010-4137-acdd-d3bfee5ee448) - [Video: "Aham asmi" means "I am." It's a reminder that my worth is not in what I achieve or how I look, but simply in my being. Even when my practice is shaky, showing up is enough.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a2b7a774-bc4d-48a3-97b6-25044ab9ae48) - ![From 2020 to now, the journey has been one of patience. This before and after of my Kapotasana shows what consistent, mindful practice can do. Start your journey today.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/25e18d9f-4bf2-469d-8d09-54f4c287a68a) - ![Then and now. The difference between these two photos is years of showing up, even when I didn't feel like it. Your progress is built on small, consistent efforts.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/18b557bf-c292-4da1-bb2d-d0771c990a6b) - ![This is how my Pincha practice started. It was messy and full of falls. Now, it's more stable, but the lesson remains: start where you are and trust the process.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/375af554-6fd7-4b79-ad9a-7b979bd7c524) - ![From struggling to hold Firefly pose to finding a bit more lift and length. Every practice, no matter how small, adds up over time. Be patient with your journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d8c01203-9a1f-4efe-99dd-9772c10f02ce) - [Video: Keeping it real. 99% of the time, my handstand is a wobbly, messy attempt. But that 1% of the time when it clicks makes all the effort worth it. It's about progress, not perfection.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/62aab28b-80d0-43ab-91df-8fd84c320e8a) - [Video: Behind every smooth transition is a story of wobbles, falls, and a lot of heart. This is where the real work happens, in the moments that aren't picture-perfect.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0ff197af-347b-4d1b-bdcd-a56da05509fa) - [Video: Just remember that in a few years, it won't matter how long it took you to get the pose. You'll just be glad you did it. Stay focused on your own path.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f74b8eef-2113-4ed8-80d2-2cc1e89edd30) - [Video: I am so grateful that yoga came into my life. It's a continuous journey of learning, growing, and believing. This is a moment from a workshop, sharing the practice with others.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/61dbb0f7-256b-494c-8943-53f85b4f5d84) - [Video: Don't waste your energy convincing people of your dreams. Use that energy to realize them. When you are close to your destination, people will believe in you without you saying a word.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b149ad05-eb7c-486a-b121-f9f28449d142) - [Video: Asana is the doorway for many of us into the world of yoga. But once we step through, we realize it's about so much more than bending and twisting. It's a journey of self-discovery in motion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/37d6ca9c-c941-4e99-9d35-3c0ac96ab859) - [Video: When you are connected to something with feeling and emotion, magic is bound to happen. Life is so good with a little magic.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c8253af7-7639-42ce-aa16-7496a03eed05) - [Video: I'm missing my personal practice space while I'm away for teacher training. Being out of my comfort zone is testing my limits and giving me a wider perspective on what yoga truly is.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c628461f-967f-47aa-8393-638e91524b4d) ## About My Yoga Philosophy & Journey I didn't start out flexible or zen. I spent my early days of practice falling out of poses and feeling completely awkward. My classes are built on this reality—I teach the drills, the falls, and the small, boring steps that actually lead to progress because I know exactly what it feels like to struggle on the mat. At the core of my teaching is 'Aham Asmi'—I am. When I began my practice in my 30s, I was looking for a workout, but I stayed for the way it changed my relationship with my own body. I teach online, but the screen doesn't stop us from doing the real work. Whether we are focusing on arm balances or deep hip openers, my classes prioritize biomechanics and breath over aesthetics. You will see photos of me holding advanced poses, but those are the result of years of consistent, often frustrating, daily work. If you join my classes, expect to work hard, expect to wobble, and expect to be challenged. We aren't chasing the perfect shape; we are chasing the clarity that comes from showing up consistently. Whether you are in Bengaluru, Mumbai, or joining from afar, my goal is to guide you through the same progressions that helped me find my balance. My approach to Ashtanga Vinyasa is practical. We focus on: * **Biomechanics:** Understanding how your body moves so you can practice safely. * **Foundations:** Drilling the basics until they become second nature. * **Consistency:** Learning to return to the mat, regardless of how you feel that day. Yoga is a practice of self-discovery, not a competition. If you are ready to stop comparing your day one to someone else's year five, let's practice together. ## About Seema Prabhakar Hi, I’m Seema. I’m a yoga teacher who started in my 30s, not because I was flexible, but because I was curious. I teach Ashtanga Vinyasa to help you build strength, find your breath, and actually enjoy the process of getting stronger. 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