The Soham Ayur Yoga Ashram Experience
A quiet, seven-acre sanctuary near Bangalore where yoga is lived as a life, not just practiced as a class. Join our residential community to deepen your inner practice and learn the path of healing.
Here, yoga is a spiritual quest, a 'work in' not just a workout. We begin our sessions with sacred rituals, using fire and incense to cleanse the space and center our minds, preparing for the deep inner work of meditation and self-connection.
In our 300-hour yoga therapy course, personal attention is key. I provide hands-on adjustments to help you understand the subtleties of alignment, ensuring you can safely guide your own students through poses like Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide-Legged Forward Bend).
You will learn to use the Iyengar yoga wall as a powerful therapeutic tool. Here, we assist a student in a supported inversion, using ropes to decompress the spine and teach the principles of safe, restorative alignment.
Understanding anatomy is fundamental to yoga therapy. I use models of the human spine to give you a clear, practical understanding of how to adapt poses for students with back pain, neck issues, and other physical limitations.
The connection between teacher and student is where the real learning happens. I make time for personal conversations, creating a space of trust and openness where you can ask questions and deepen your understanding of the yogic path.
We take our practice outdoors to connect with the natural energy of the ashram. Leading a group in Virabhadrasana I (Warrior I) under the open sky reminds us that our strength is rooted in the earth and our spirit is expansive.
The bonds you form here are for a lifetime. Our training fosters a deep sense of community and support, where students become family, sharing laughter, encouragement, and joyful moments like this group hug.
Completing your 300-hour training is a profound achievement. I take great pride in presenting each graduate with their internationally recognized Yoga Therapy Teacher Training certificate, marking the start of their new chapter as a healer.
Yoga is life itself. In this talk, I explain my philosophy that yoga is not just something you do on a mat, but a way to understand your purpose, balance your inner and outer worlds, and live in harmony with nature.
Our ashram is a sanctuary, a quiet place away from the city's noise. The 'Om' symbol on our wall overlooks the serene landscape, reminding us to connect with the universal vibration as the sun sets.
About Featured
You won't find luxury here, but you will find a space built for deep practice. Our residential trainings are simple by design—red oxide floors, shared dormitories, and sattvic meals—because we believe that stripping away the noise of the city is the only way to truly hear your own breath. This is where you come to learn that yoga is a 'work in,' not just a physical exercise.
Living the Path
Our ashram near Ramanagar is a place to step away from the commercial trail. For 25 to 30 days, you live as part of a small family. This is not a resort; it is a residential learning environment. You will wake up to nature, eat home-grown sattvic food, and participate in daily chores, which we call Karma Yoga. It is about understanding that your life outside the mat is just as important as the time you spend on it.
Therapeutic Yoga & Anatomy
If you have already completed your 200-hour training, our 300-hour program moves beyond standard postures. We focus on 'yoga as medicine.' You will learn to:
- Read body language and adapt sequences for specific pain management (knees, back, neck, shoulders).
- Utilize Iyengar wall props, straps, and chairs for safe, restorative alignment.
- Understand anatomy through models and hands-on practice, ensuring you can guide students with confidence.
Connection and Mentorship
True learning happens through human connection. In our small groups, you receive direct, hands-on adjustments from me and Neelam Mangat. We do not believe in massive classes where you are just a number. You will have the space to ask questions, work through your own vulnerability, and build a global family that supports you long after you leave the ashram gates.
The Daily Rhythm
Your training includes daily meditation, advanced pranayama, and fire ceremonies. We study philosophy not as a textbook subject, but as a way to understand the 'why' behind our birth and our purpose. Whether you are here for the 200hr foundation or the 300hr advanced therapy track, you leave with a certificate, but more importantly, you leave with a new frequency.
Soham Ayur Yoga Ashram
I am Soham, and along with Neelam Mangat, I invite you into our home. We don't believe in certification mills or quick fixes; we believe in long-term mentorship, daily meditation, and learning how to heal others through the science of yoga. When you come here, you are joining our family.
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