After three weeks back in India, I’m sharing my fresh perspective on the yoga scene in 2025. From bustling rooftop classes to the deep sense of community in local shalas, yoga here feels refreshingly different from the West. I talk about how access has grown, what’s stayed true to tradition, and the small cultural quirks that make practicing in India so unique.
Episode Highlights:
- How yoga access in India has expanded dramatically since 2012
- The cultural and practical differences between yoga shalas and studios
- How Bengaluru’s traffic challenges create localized yoga communities
- Typical Indian yoga class schedules and early start times
- The rise of rooftop yoga as an affordable, accessible option
- Minimal emphasis on style/teacher in class listings
- Lack of online presence for many studios and its impact on visitors
- Many yoga teachers in India teach part-time, balancing other careers alongside yoga instruction
- Props, cleanliness, and community etiquette in Indian yoga spaces
- The popularity of aerial yoga and the presence of chanting in every class
- No liability waivers and a more trust-based approach to participation
- The balance between independence and guidance in Indian yoga teaching
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