About

Shala

A Shala (शाला) is a Temple

It is a place for your spiritual practice.

it is the place where we can connect with and transform our lives.

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Why Choose Us?

Authenticity is our foundation

We teach traditional Hatha Yoga but our focus is not just on the physical aspect of yoga. Yes, we teach you how to transform your body but we also teach you how to transform your life by giving you the Yogic practices that help you connect with your body, your health,  your breath, your senses and your mind

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 what we do

  • Beginner/Intermediate students

    30-day residential course covering:

    • Surya Namaskar

    • Asanas (basic and intermediate)

    • Hatha Flow (Specially designed by Kadambari)

    • Shatkarma

    • Pranayama

    • Yoga for Kids class

    • Yoga during Pregnancy class

    • Artistic Surya Namaskar

    • Hip opening

    • Shoulder opening

    • Backbending Clas

    • Svadhyaya for each Chakra

    • Basic Anatomy and Physiology of different systems

    • Basic Ayurveda

    • Hatha Yoga Pradipika (Chapter 1 &2)

    • Patanjali Yoga Sutras (Chapter 1 & 2)

  • Intermediate/Advanced students

    30-day residential course covering:

    • Surya Namaskar variations (Shiva, Shanmuga, Ganapathi, Hanuman, Durga, Vishnu)

    • Asanas (intermediate and advanced)

    • Hatha Flow (Specially designed by Kadambari)

    • Advanced Pranayama

    • Shatkarma and Kriya technique

    • Mudras and Bandas

    • Svadhyaya for each Chakra

    • Artistic Yoga class

    • Yoga for Kids class

    • Props yoga

    • Hip opening

    • Shoulder opening

    • Backbending Clas

    • Advanced Yoga Nidra

    • During lecture you will learn:

      -          basic anatomy and physiology of nervous and lymphatic system

      -          go deeper into Ayurveda knowledge

      -          Hatha Yoga Pradipika (chapters 3 and 4)

      -          Patanjali Yoga Sutras in-depth explanations

      -          Therapeutic Yoga practice for different disorders

    • Shatkarma

    • Beej Mantra Chanting

    • Asana class for each chakra

    • Chakra Shuddhi (chakra purification)

    • Chakra Dharana (chakra enhanced strength technic)

    • Arohan Avarohan (circulation of energy through chakras)

    • Svadhyaya

    • Ajapa Japa ( constant awareness of the mantra)

    •  Antarmouna (inner silence)

    • Yoga Nidra

  • 15-day residential course covering:

    • Artistic Sukshma and Sthula Vyayama

    • Artistic Surya Namaskara

    • Artistic Asanas flow

    • Cleansing and Energizing body techniques

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Yogacharya Kadambari

Founder / Director

Yogacharya Kadambari, or ‘Didi’ (sister) as she is known to her students, started her yoga practice at the age of 8. She went on to win numerous awards and competitions as she gained mastery of the practice of Yoga.

From that beginning, she has spent the last 20 years dedicating her life to teaching, helping thousands of students benefit from the transformative nature of the Yoga lifestyle.

Her skills, knowledge and passion extend beyond the physical aspects of yoga. Her approach is truly authentic, in that it is multi-dimensional, incorporating lectures and teaching on aspects of yoga that range from the  philosophical foundations of yoga, understanding health and diet as well as the psychological and spiritual dimensions of an effective practice. 

She has a passionate commitment to ensuring that her students develop a fully rounded understanding of yoga so that they are equipped with the knowledge and skills to adopt truly transformative lifestyle choices when they return to their daily lives.

  • Gold Medal – 13th National Yoga Competition, 1994

    Gold Medal – State Yoga Competition, 1995

    Gold Medal – 3rd International Yoga Competition, 1995

    Gold Medal – Open National Yoga Competition, 1999

    Gold Medal – State Yoga Competition, 2000.

    Title of Yoga Kumari by Bangalore Yoga Federation, 2001.

    Gold Medal – Artistic Yoga World Cup (Argentina), 2002

    Hatha Yoga Teacher for more than 2 Decades.

    Himalayan Yoga Competition – 6th Rank

    Yoga Shiromani (TTC – SYVNC)

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Irina

Co-Founder / Director

Irina has been a dedicated practitioner of yoga since 2018. She completed both her 200-hour and 300-hour Teacher Training Courses as well as several other courses under the guidance of Kadambari, developing a strong foundation in traditional yogic practice.

In 2020, Irina co-founded Praguna Yoga Shala, working closely with Kadambari during its formative years. She played a key role in helping establish the shala as a grounded and welcoming space for practice and study, rooted in the core values of authenticity, accessibility, and affordability in yoga education.

In 2025, Irina relocated from London to Mysore and is now based there full-time. She is deeply involved in the day-to-day operations and ongoing development of Praguna Yoga Shala, supporting students and helping to ensure that the shala continues to grow while remaining true to its founding principles.

  • TTC 200 - International Yoga Alliance Accreditation

    TTC 300 - International Yoga Alliance Accreditation

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