FAQs

Yes absolutely ! We provide a free 7 day trial for both group and private classes. For group classes you can access 3 asana classes and unlimited meditation and pranayama classes within the 7 day trial. For private classes you can get one session with a teacher of your choice within the 7 day trial.

We firmly believe that Yoga is a discipline and you must create a habit for your practice. At Shvasa, we currently have a monthly, 3 monthly, 6 monthly and a yearly subscription package available for group classes For private classes you can have 8/12/20 classes per month pack, paid monthly or 3 monthly.

We do not offer refunds at Shvasa as we offer free trials but you can always opt for a downgrade or upgrade to another plan.

Yes, you can definitely gift a subscription!

You can cancel anytime after the subscription period is over. Instead of going for a cancellation we would still suggest you to take a pause instead. For group classes, we allow 45 days pause for an annual subscription, 21 days for 6 months and 10 days for 3 months.For private classes, you can pause your subscription by contacting customer care. You will not be billed for that period.

Depending on your needs and goals, you can either opt for a group class or a private one to one session with a trainer on Shvasa. A group class will have a maximum of 20 students and our expert Yoga teacher will make sure individual attention is given to each student. While for a private class, you can browse through our teacher catalogue and select the one that suits your needs the most.

For group sessions, we have 50+ sessions on weekdays and 20+ sessions on weekends, and we keep adding more classes as we grow ! For private sessions we have 20+ teachers. For both the formats, we have slots available throughout the day - morning, afternoon and evening. Our class schedules have been designed in a way that would suit the schedule of an urban yogi.

For group classes, we have multiple asana sessions of 30 min, 60 min, and 75 min. We also have 20 min and 30 min pranayama and meditation sessions. For private classes, we have 30 min, 60 min and 90 min sessions.As we go along, we will be introducing different types of sessions. These will be announced regularly on our platform as well as through app, whatsapp and email notifications.

On the ‘My Classes’ page, you can see all your scheduled and past classes. You can easily book, reschedule and cancel sessions from the same section. For the past classes, you can see the recorded videos from here.

At Shvasa, we currently offer a preliminary Ayurveda profiling, and on the basis of your body/dosha composition, we can suggest basic food/eating/workout options. We also provide consultations that a user can book from their dashboards and get in direct contact with one of our Yoga counsellors to get help with their diet plans.

At Shvasa, our goal is to teach authentic practices to meet the current needs. Classical Hatha practices forms the core of all our offerings. To suit the abilities and needs of every individual we teach various approaches of classical Hatha. Asana sessions follow either a Hatha (Steady paced, holding of asanas to build strength); or a Vinyasa (movements stitched together for smooth yet challenging transitions to build stamina and endurance) approach.

Yes, while breath and mind are part of every practice at Shvasa, dedicated Pranayama and Mediation sessions are scheduled to complement your body practices. Every session has Asanas, breath practices, and a short meditation. The breath training begins in the Asana practice and deepens in the classical Pranayamas. Short Meditations, which are part of every class, will prepare you to work on the foundational aspects. A dedicated 30-minute meditation session, that is held across the week and led by our experienced meditation teachers, will take your meditation experience to the next level.

Class recordings are available in your account and can be accessed anytime by you. There are also other practice videos that you can access from the dashboard for continuing your practice on days you miss or don't have sessions.

Yes, we do. We have a structured asana practice that has worked for many in overcoming and managing back conditions, PCOD/PCOS, and in weight management. These asanas have been modified and sequenced based on a clear understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the condition. Our teachers will guide you through these practices while ensuring safety in every step of the way.

Everybody’s body is different. We must learn to understand and accept our own bodies. If you are someone who goes through a lot of pain, practicing during your periods can be avoided. There is no rule to say you should or should not practice during periods. But, if you want to practice you can stick to mild practices, or go as the body allows. However, on other days, you can definitely practice asanas to strengthen your systems and to ensure you have healthy periods.

We have seen that people who practise for a minimum of 4-5 days a week, derive the maximum benefit faster. Having said that, one must start with a schedule that they can follow easily so as to stay consistent with the practice. To aid the habit formation process, our platform provides progress tracking features like daily streaks, community leaderboard and your monthly progress stats to help you stay on track. We are all about consistent progress.

A mix of both Hatha and Vinyasa is mostly recommended for asanas. As one builds flexibility, and the other builds strength and endurance. But both styles have a deep impact on the mind as well. We also suggest having meditation and pranayama in your weekly mix to have a holistic mind body experience. However, to understand the right mix of practices, you can choose to go through a private consultation with us. Our counsellors / teachers will speak to you to understand your requirements, medical conditions, etc, and accordingly recommend the way forward.

With our new Duo and Family & Friends plans, you can now share or gift unlimited Shvasa yoga class subscriptions to your parents, siblings, partner, neighbours and friends. You can share the family & friends pack with 5 people from across the world. The duo pack allows 2 people to access classes for a year.

Your family and friends will have their own access and login. Once you share the subscription with them, they will receive an email to activate their account. They will be entirely different accounts with you as the primary account only for payment purposes. You will be able to view if they have joined your account.

This is a subscription and not a one time payment. Yoga works only when you make it a lifelong habit. You learn it in 21hrs, however to become an expert you should aim at doing it for 1,000 - 10,000 hrs which is a lifetime. It's like breathing or eating - a way to live a happy and content life with less ailments and a peaceful mind.

We do not offer refunds at Shvasa as we offer free trials, you can downgrade or upgrade your subscription to an individual account.

Only one person can make the payment. While sharing with friends you can ask them to transfer the money to you directly. Shvasa is not involved in this.

Yes of course, in fact we recommend it. Having buddies helps you stay accountable and it's also fun. You would each need to book the class with your own individual accounts.

We recommend Duo for 2 accounts and family and friends for more than 2. The cost of each can be found here - https://app.shvasa.com/pricing?referral=menu&_gl=1*7ot9vu*_gcl_au*MzI0NzY2ODI2LjE3MDM2NjI2OTE.&ref=logout

The pause feature is for only the primary account. The subscription date is based only on the primary user’s pause period. If the primary user pauses, all subscriptions will pause. We allow 45 days pause for an annual subscription and 21 days for 6 months and 10 days for 3 months. We suggest not to pause for family & friends and duo as it can hinder the practice of all plan members.

You can upgrade anytime after your subscription period is over. Please do think carefully before choosing a subscription.

Your family and friends can attend any and all classes on Shvasa! Anyone part of your subscription can access Unlimited LIVE Classes

Yes, the plans include individual counselling for each member. In fact we recommend it.

You can share the subscription with family and friends anywhere in the world! However the timings need to be conducive to that timezone.

Private yoga classes are personalised sessions tailored to individual needs. They cater to anyone with specific requirements such as medical conditions, advanced training, prenatal or postnatal care, those seeking slow-paced beginner classes or just those who have a specific goal they need to reach.

To request a private class, simply navigate to the "Book Class" button on our platform and select the ‘Private Class’ option. You will be displayed multiple instructors with their availability slots and can pick what suits you the best.

Yes, you can reschedule or cancel a private class within a 2 hour timeframe.

We provide sessions of 30, 60 and 90 minutes, allowing flexibility to accommodate your schedule. In case there is a specific time duration you need, you can always reach us and we will customise things just for you.

Yes, private classes are ideal for beginners. In fact, they provide an excellent opportunity for beginners to learn the fundamentals at a comfortable pace, with the instructor's undivided attention and guidance.