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 ourselves and transform our lives.
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
what we do
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For Beginner/Intermediate students
30-day residential course covering:
Surya Namaskar
Asanas (basic and intermediate)
Hatha Flow (Specifically designed by Kadambari)
Shatkarma
Pranayama
Yoga for Kids class
Yoga during Pregnancy class
Artistic Surya Namaskar
Hip opening
Shoulder opening
Backbending Class
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)
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Intermediate/Advanced students
30-day residential course covering:
Surya Namaskar variations (Shiva, Shanmuga, Ganapathi, Hanuman, Durga, Vishnu)
Asanas (intermediate and advanced)
Hatha Flow (Specifically 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 Class
Advanced Yoga Nidra
Our lectures cover:
- basic anatomy and physiology of nervous and lymphatic system
- Ayurveda
- Hatha Yoga Pradipika
- Patanjali Yoga Sutras in-depth study
- Therapeutic Yoga practice for various disorders
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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
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15-day residential course covering:
Artistic Sukshma and Sthula Vyayama
Artistic Surya Namaskara
Artistic Asanas flow
Cleansing and Energizing body techniques
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.
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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)
Irina
Director
Irina completed both her 200-hour and 300-hour Teacher Training courses as well as several other courses under the guidance of Kadambari.
In 2020, Irina started working with Kadambari during Praguna’s formative years, helping her 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 handles communications, bookings and enquiries and is 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.
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TTC 200 - International Yoga Alliance Accreditation
TTC 300 - International Yoga Alliance Accreditation
Somashekhar
Director
Som is a RYT500 Hours teacher. At Praguna he focuses on operations and logistics at the school, making sure that things run smoothly during course time. He supports students by making sure the practical side of the school is accessible, reliable, and well organised.
Peter
director
Peter handles business development, marketing, and communications at Praguna Yoga Shala. He focuses on spreading the word about the school and helping more people discover its grounded, authentic approach to yoga teaching.
