LIVE Online yoga classes with seasoned teachers

Online live yoga classes are sessions practiced online through a video conference platform like Zoom, or Google Meet. The Yoga teacher is also logged in and can see you doing the practice and you can see the teacher show the practices. The teacher will lead and correct your practice in real-time.

These sessions are different from online pre-recorded classes, where a teacher is not available to correct your practice. The whole class is pre-recorded by the teacher and uploaded. These are consumed just like any other streaming videos.

Yes, online live classes are a good start for all beginners. This helps beginners to start off their wellness journey from the comfort of their home and at their convenient time. Attending a beginners class will ensure that the practice is relevant and safe.

An experienced yoga teacher can ensure that online live yoga sessions are as beneficial as in-person sessions. In many ways online classes are better than in person.

In many ways Online yoga is better than in-person yoga. Online sessions can be recorded and help in monitoring progress. One gets to practise from the comfort of their home that ensures regularity and habit creation.

• Practice from the comfort of your home. Access recordings of practice and progress
• Access to experienced teachers from across the world
• No wasting time in commute
• Safe from infection due to commute and studio environment
• Encourages forming positive health habits

Yes, Online yoga can be effective when done under an experienced and professional yoga teacher. The last 3 years have seen many online practitioners

• Once you subscribe for the chosen package (number of classes per week) a login link is sent to your email and is will also appear on your Shvasa dashboard
• You click on the link or class scheduled
• A video and audio check stage will appear
• On this check if your whole mat and your whole body is appearing on the camera
• Once ready, click join, you are now in an online class.

• Anybody who is in need of quality yoga classes and would like to do it from their homes or offices can join
• Beginners with no yoga or fitness experience should also take online classes at Shvasa
• Intermediate and advanced practitioners should also join their daily dose of Yoga
• People with health, fitness, weight management and flexibility needs should join online classes

The major components of effectively managing one's weight are food, exercise and lifestyle. One this 3 pronged approach can yield desired results. Yoga asanas and breath practices are fantastic in helping manage weight safely and sustainably.

There are some excellent asana and breathing practices that have been proven to be best in managing back pain. These practices can be done at home with the help of an experienced online live teacher. Most of these are gentle yet very effective in helping relieve back pain and also help in strengthening the back to take off the pressure due to long hours of sitting at the desk.

A certified Prenatal teacher will be able to effectively design and guide you through all the relevant practices for each trimester. The teacher will use props available at home, like chairs, bolsters, pillows, to help make the practices more accessible and safe.

Online yoga is safe when practiced live and under the watchful eyes of an experienced yoga teacher. There are various considerations that the teacher needs to have to teach an online yoga class, so make sure the teacher is experienced in teaching online classes.

One can easily practice online all the asanas, breathwork and meditation practices that are recommended for stress management. An experienced teacher can very effectively lead you through a safe online practice. When practicing at home, not having to think about commuting and parking and traffic will definitely add to reducing stress.

We have 13 -14 sessions on weekdays and 6-8 sessions on weekends. We have both morning and evening sessions, we have designed them in a way that would suit the schedule of an urban yogi.

Currently, we have
• 30min and 60min Yoga classes
• 20min breath work or pranayama classes
• 30min meditation and yoga Nidra classes.
All these classes are live with an experienced teacher so you can actually feel the impact much faster.

You can see the entire classes schedule here - https://app.shvasa.com/scheduleClass. Your earliest upcoming class can be accessed by logging on to your dashboard and will be in the upcoming class section right on top. You can also see all you classes booked in the Myclasses section here - https://app.shvasa.com/myClasses. You will have access to all class recordings for every single class that you have attended in the my classes section as well.

We firmly believe that Yoga is a discipline and you must create a habit so that you achieve the physical and mental benefits of yoga. We have subscriptions for twice a week, thrice a week as well as unlimited classes where you can daily practice yoga and we highly recommend this. You can but monthly, 3mo, 6mo or annual subscriptions as well. Here is a quick link to the pricing - https://www.shvasa.com/pricing

At Shvasa, we firmly believe that food is an integral part of your well being. We have Ayurveda counselling with an Ayurvedic doctor who will help you understand your body type and what food suits you. This is available at a min cost of $20 for a 30-minute session. You will greatly benefit from this.

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. More approaches are being developed to be introduced soon

At Shvasa we believe that yoga is a body, breath and mind practice. We offer dedicated 20 and 30-minute classes for Pranayama as well as meditation and yoga Nidra throughout the day. In every 60min yoga class, we also ensure you practice pranayama as well as a body stillness practice so that you get the maximum benefit.

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 do believe that gentle beginner classes must be practised during your periods. It helps in ensuring the blood flows out and helps in reducing cramps.

That said we must learn to understand and accept our own bodies. If you are someone who goes through a lot of pain or have any specific condition leading to heavy menstruation, pls check with your yoga teacher in the shvasa class and they will guide you.

We have seen that people who practice for a min 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.

If you have not practiced yoga or have done it a very long time back, we suggest you start with the beginner’s class and stick with it for 3 to 12 months based on your fitness level and progress. We also recommend doing a daily 20min pranayama class on the days you do not do yoga. Post this you can join the Intermediate classes.

If you are a regular practitioner please attend the Intermediate classes. Every day you will learn to go deeper.