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# Yoga Beyond the Mat in Mumbai

Tribe Verified · Mindful yoga classes in Bandra and Khar.

By [Vandana Yadav](https://mytribe.in/vandanayadavyoga) · Online classes available; Studio sessions in Bandra West and travels to clients across Mumbai · ₹2,500 per session (estimate)

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Yoga is more than just poses. It is about connecting with nature, finding stillness, and building a supportive community. Join our mindful flow in Bandra and Khar.

## Photos and videos

- [Video: Life is tough, my darling. But so are you. A reminder to stand tall and find your inner strength, no matter what challenges you face.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0db92e22-aeae-4052-a186-329fff7adc16)
- ![Kindness is contagious. We have a very short life to make this Earth a peaceful place for our children. Choose kindness and love. We are one.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1f9eb052-1595-4a2d-b940-958a417ace40)
- [Video: Our evening walks with students are so much fun. It's a time to connect, support each other, and stay healthy together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/29c251dc-8138-4a7f-8e48-2b014a355a6c)
- ![It's always so nice to have old students return to class. A happy reunion with Sonali after a group session.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3d5a864d-057b-4a57-90f6-623825925524)
- [Video: After my balcony collapsed, the prayers and support from my community kept me going. Life goes on, and we must never give up on ourselves or our service to others.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/43c0ef4e-6098-43ff-aa23-bb6fa64211f4)
- ![A shift in energy is always followed by a change in reality. A moment of meditation, focusing on raising my frequency.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/62a709e8-e0be-48ef-afbf-dd0913b2c3a4)
- ![Vatayanasana, or the horse pose, helps to channelize prana (life force energy) through the body in the most efficient way.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9bf6db59-9d2b-4948-8922-ae70958ae136)
- ![A selfie with my yoga family. The connections we make in class are just as important as the poses we practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9caa7c6a-b088-49e9-90a0-6f114771ed3f)
- [Video: The moon salutation connects us to our yin side: the calm, creative, feminine energy within. A beautiful flow to try anytime you need to cool down.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9ff9ffbb-b200-4bb6-bb4b-792d32750c47)
- [Video: Yoga everywhere. My student Ananya takes a moment to stretch her back during our evening walk. Any moment can be an opportunity to practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b982ba78-4d6d-480d-a5d3-3df8e998761d)
- [Video: True yoga doesn't end with yourself. It takes you on a path of sewa (service). If we are still divided by religion or country, we haven't found who we truly are.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ca82d6c1-8f8e-4abc-b582-6d6a0fb74cd4)
- !["The world is changed by your example, not by your opinion." A photo of me in a balancing pose by the sea, embodying the principles I teach.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d1be530e-7b9f-4f4e-8f3c-bc520938220a)
- [Video: The full moon's energy is very healing. After class, some students stayed for a moon gazing meditation (trataka), sending healing energy to all who are in pain.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e747de07-002d-40af-9e6c-34a7fa064a3b)

## About Yoga Beyond the Mat

Yoga for me is not just about perfecting a handstand. It is about the people I train with in Bandra and Khar, whether we are moving through an Ashtanga flow or ending the evening with a walk to support our local animal rescue efforts. My sessions are real, unpolished, and focused on helping you find strength inside and out, regardless of your physical starting point.

Yoga isn't just asanas. It is a way of living. I teach from my own journey—overcoming a spinal injury and finding peace through movement. My classes are a mix of Ashtanga Vinyasa for heat, Yin for release, and plenty of prop work so you can practice safely, no matter your level. You will find me teaching in studio halls and on rooftops in Bandra and Khar West, where we build a space that feels more like a family than a gym. 

It is about community. Many of my students join me for evening walks or contribute to our animal rescue work because the mat is where we build our strength, but the world is where we use it. We use props like ropes and backless chairs to support your alignment, making the practice accessible to total beginners and those recovering from injuries. If you are looking for a place to practice that values kindness and connection as much as fitness, there is a spot for you here.

## About Vandana Yadav

I teach yoga as a lifestyle, not just a workout. My classes blend sweat, spiritual growth, and a lot of heart—whether you are here to heal an injury or find a supportive tribe, you belong here.

[See all of Vandana Yadav's services](https://mytribe.in/vandanayadavyoga)

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