Ashtanga Yoga Mumbai
Mind, Body, Soul. A traditional shala in Andheri West, Mumbai, practising in the lineage of Guruji Shri K. Pattabhi Jois, Guruji R. Sharath Jois and Amma R. Saraswathi Jois.
Shaala timings
6:30 am to 9:30 am
Find us
4 Bungalows, Andheri West
Closed
Saturdays and Moon Days
The practice
Ashtanga yoga is an eightfold path. Each limb builds on the one before it, from how we live, to how we move, to how we sit in stillness.
Moral duty
Moral way of living
Self observances
Disciplining
Steadiness of the body
Movement of the body
Breath regulation
Breath observation
Sense evolution
Mental preparation
Oneness (focus)
Concentration
Absorption
Meditation
Mukti
Mukti
Yamas and Niyamas
Together, the Yamas and Niyamas are a list of observances: personal obligations to live well.
Nonviolence, non-harming other living beings
All living beings have the spark of the divine spiritual energy; therefore, to hurt another being is to hurt oneself.
Truthfulness, non-falsehood
Being truthful in one's thought, speech, and action.
Non-stealing
One must not steal, nor have the intent to steal another's property through action, speech, and thoughts.
Going after Brahman, the truth
Practised in all stages of life. To understand it deeply, one must study under the Guru.
Non-avarice, non-possessiveness
Keeping the desire for possessions to what is necessary or important, depending on one's life stage and context.
Cleanliness and purity
Keep yourself internally and externally clean, not just your body but your thoughts, your home, your surroundings, your behaviour.
Contentment
Distinguish between temporary and lasting happiness. Be content in your honest efforts, and accept what comes as a blessing.
Discipline
To burn yourself towards your goals and daily duties.
Study of the self
To understand yourself, before knowing or judging others.
Devotion to God
Be grateful every single day for your life. Have faith in your practices. Find a selfless source of inspiration.
The Niyamas are the methods to refine you as a person. They prepare us to deepen our practice and climb the other limbs.
Our lineage
The shala practises in the line of Guruji Shri K. Pattabhi Jois, carried forward by his daughter Amma R. Saraswathi Jois and his grandson Guruji R. Sharath Jois.
Guruji
Born on the full moon of July 1915 in Kowshika, near Mysore. He studied under Sri T. Krishnamacharya and made teaching yoga his life's work.
My Guruji
Born on September 29, 1971 in Mysore, into a house full of yoga practitioners. He began formal study at nineteen and today serves as Director of the K. Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute.
Amma
Born in 1941 to Savitramma and K. Pattabhi Jois. She began formal study at ten under her father and became the first woman admitted to the Sanskrit College in Mysore.
“His entire life was an endeavor to imbue his students with commitment, consistency and integrity.”
Classes
A morning practice held with care. Please read the shaala guidelines below before you enquire.
Shaala timings
6:30 am to 9:30 am
Senior citizens
Exclusive batch from 10:00 am onwards
Closed
All Saturdays and Moon Days
Batches (only in mornings)
Your class time will be provided to you on the day of enrolment. You must come 5 minutes earlier to your allotted time. Coming late is strictly not allowed.
Be it your first, 10000th, or last class, respect the decorum of the shaala and follow the guidelines given. For all yoga related queries, write an email or leave a text on +91 98925 87757 between 11 am and 7 pm.
Enquire nowMoon Days 2026
Please plan your practice around the full moon and new moon dates below. (Northern Hemisphere)
Beyond the shala
Yoga is a precious gift for all, and the Shala has been unwavering in its mission to share this gift far and wide. Today, AYM would like to extend its reach through the 'Yoga & You' initiative and seeks your support.
Please spread the word about the Shala and our practice. This will enable more individuals to join the AYM family and embrace the path of yoga. Let this endeavour make yoga accessible to all.
Yoga Youth Mission is a dedicated effort to help young individuals to take charge of their lives through the practice of yoga, thus helping them to cultivate values of discipline, health, and happiness.
The mission supports students and young professionals aged 21 and above who may find themselves unemployed, through subsidized student fees and scholarships. Students pledge to maintain consistent and regular practice.
About Suveer Balvi
It took me years of living moments to realise that there is a better way to have a life, which keeps you alive and liberates you from its duality. The path is of Yoga.
The more you know about the practice is what is important to me, and will be valuable for you.
Knowledge alone is truth.
FAQs
Except for the lazy ones, everyone can practice yoga.
Let other practitioners take responsibility for their path to explain.
Contact
Write, call or message Suveer Balvi and he will get in touch with you.
Suveer Balvi
For yoga related queries, text or call between 11 am and 7 pm.
