"Yoga is all about learning to Bend the mind.. The body is just a tool" - Yogacharya Venkatesha

Atmavikasa Center of Yogic Sciences is one among the first three International Yoga Schools established in Mysore- the Yoga Haven Of India.We specialise in High quality Yoga Intensives, Complete Lifestyle makeovers, Yoga teachers Training, and Yoga Therapy. We also complement the Yogic techniques with insightful workshops on the Yoga Sutras, Chanting and Sanskrit. 

Our Teaching methodology is based on a solid research of Mind, Breath and Body. We have been teaching for over thirty years and  more than a 100,000  hours. With a strict adherence to the tradition of Classical Hatha Yoga, we teach with the intelligence of Iyengar, the passion of Ashtanga and the mindfulness of Vipassana. We believe that your practice should be "gentle like a flower and yet, stronger than a diamond ". 

 Our Yoga Shala "Atmavikasa Yoga Kutira", is set in the middle of a beautiful garden and away from the madding commercial Yoga crowd. It is a temple of Yoga. Here, we intend to inspire the students explore the ancient Yogic practices such as Yogasana, Pranayama, Shatkarma Kriyas, Bandhas and meditation safely and in depth. Our shala holds a  "Zero Yoga Injuries" record .

Studying at Atmavikasa implies taking your Yoga practice beyond the classroom and integrating it with your life. We help the students achieve a consistent and mindful practice that results in enhanced health, vitality, healing, clarity and emotional balance.

World renowned  Yoga Teachers Acharya Venkatesha and Acharye Hema are the founders of Atmavikasa. They follow and promote a strict Yogic lifestyle. They give their 110% dedication to the students and expect them to work with  equal discipline and sincerity.

Those who intend to deepen their practice & teaching skills and aspire to experience the phenomenal, Life-Changing results of Classical Hatha Yoga, are very welcome at Atmavikasa.