A Complete Yoga Experience Movement, Breath & Inner Awareness

At Eshara, we offer more than just yoga classes , we offer a complete mind-body experience rooted in ancient traditions and adapted for modern life. Our classes integrate physical postures (asana), breathwork (pranayama), meditation, and mantra chanting to support you in cultivating strength, flexibility, clarity, and inner peace.

Whether you are stepping onto the mat for the first time or deepening a long-standing practice, our diverse class offerings provide something for everyone from powerful movement to meditative stillness.

Yoga Styles We Offer

🔥Ashtanga Yoga

Discipline. Breath. Flow.A vigorous, structured practice based on a set sequence of postures, synchronizing movement and breath (vinyasa) to build internal heat, strength, and focus. Ideal for those seeking physical intensity and meditative rhythm.

• Boosts stamina and flexibility

• Builds inner discipline

• Deepens mind-body connection through breath.

🌞 Hatha Yoga

Balance. Foundation. Mindfulness.A traditional, slower-paced class focusing on alignment, breath awareness, and steady movement. Perfect for all levels, especially beginners or anyone seeking a more grounded, introspective experience.

• Builds body awareness

• Enhances flexibility and posture

• Promotes mental clarity and calm

🌙 Yin Yoga

Stillness. Deep Release. Inner Listening.A meditative practice where poses are held passively for 3 to 10 minutes to target the deep connective tissues. Ideal for stress relief, joint health, and emotional balance.

• Supports nervous system regulation

• Improves joint mobility and flexibility

• Encourages mindfulness and surrender

🤸 Acro Yoga

Trust. Play. Connection.A joyful fusion of yoga, partner acrobatics, and Thai massage. This practice builds trust, communication, and community — all while having fun

• Builds core strength and balance

• Cultivates trust and teamwork

• Invites a playful, supportive spirit

🌬 Pranayama – The Breath of Life

In every class, we incorporate pranayama, the ancient practice of conscious breathing, to help regulate energy, calm the mind, and deepen your connection to the present moment.

You’ll experience techniques such as:

• Nadi Shodhana – balances the nervous system

• Ujjayi – focuses the mind and builds internal heat

• Kapalabhati – energizes and clears mental fog

• Bhramari – soothes the mind through sound and vibration

Breath is the foundation of all transformation — physical, mental, and spiritual.

🔒 Bandhas – Energetic Locks

Our more advanced classes may introduce the use of bandhas, subtle internal “locks” that help contain and direct the flow of energy (prana) in the body.

• Mula Bandha – root lock, engaging the pelvic floor

• Uddiyana Bandha – abdominal lock, drawing energy upward

• Jalandhara Bandha – throat lock, guiding prana to higher awareness

These are taught with care and respect for each student’s level and readiness.

🤲 Mudras – The Language of the Hands

Mudras are symbolic hand gestures that channel energy and enhance concentration. They are often integrated into meditation and pranayama practices.

Common mudras we use include:

• Anjali Mudra – gesture of gratitude and balance

• Gyan Mudra – wisdom and clarity

• Prana Mudra – energy activation and grounding

These simple yet powerful gestures add depth and subtlety to your practice.

🧘‍♂️ Meditation – Cultivating Inner Stillness

Each class invites moments of meditation, whether through still sitting, guided awareness, or breath-focused presence. Meditation helps reduce mental clutter, lower stress, and connect you with your deeper self.

No experience is required — just an open mind and a willingness to be present. We guide you gently through simple, accessible practices to support peace, presence, and emotional clarity.

Mantra Chanting – The Power of Sound

At Eshara, we often incorporate mantra chanting — the repetition of sacred sounds or phrases — as a way to center the mind, open the heart, and create a deeper energetic connection to the practice.

Whether it’s the grounding resonance of “Om”, the rhythmic flow of Sanskrit verses, or a joyful call-and-response (kirtan), chanting offers a direct experience of vibration — moving beyond words and thoughts into pure presence.

Why We Chant “Om” – The Primordial Sound

At the beginning or end of class, we often chant “Om” — considered the primordial sound of the universe.

“Om” (sometimes spelled AUM) represents universal consciousness, the source of all creation, and the union of body, mind, and spirit.

It contains three parts:

A – the waking state (conscious mind)

U – the dreaming state (subconscious mind)

M – the deep sleep state (unconscious mind)

And the silence after – pure awareness, or the infinite.

By chanting Om, we tune ourselves to the natural vibration of the universe and enter a more centered and receptive state for practice or meditation.

“Om Shanti Shanti Shanti” – The Closing Mantra of Peace

We often close our classes with the mantra:

Om Shanti Shanti Shanti

This beautiful phrase is traditionally used to invoke peace on multiple levels:

First Shanti – peace in the physical world (environment, body, external conditions)

Second Shanti– peace in the mental and emotional world (thoughts, feelings, internal conflict)

Third Shanti – peace in the spiritual realm (soul, higher consciousness, divine connection)

Chanting Om Shanti Shanti Shanti is a way to seal the practice — to integrate its benefits and to send peace outward: to ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

It is a blessing, a prayer, and a transition — from the sacred space of practice back into daily life.

Why We Close Class with This Mantra

Finishing class with Om Shanti Shanti Shanti:

* Grounds the nervous system

* Encourages reflection and gratitude

Honors the yogic tradition and its emphasis on *inner and outer peace**

* Brings the group into energetic harmony before parting

It reminds us that yoga is not only what we do on the mat, but how we live — with compassion, awareness, and peace in every step.