Dates: Saturday June 14, 21,28,July 5,12

Time: 2.30-4pm in DT Shala

Price: 350 AED for the 4 sessions+intro

Open to join online as well (on zoom)

You will be receiving a copy of the Bhagavad Gita (if you haven’t already got a copy).

The Bhagavad-Gītā, or Song of God, offers timeless wisdom on self-realization and the ultimate goal of life: to reconnect with the Divine and return to our eternal nature. Composed over 5,000 years ago, it continues to guide modern seekers, especially those on the yogic path.

Yoga, from the Sanskrit yuj (“to unite”), is more than a physical practice, it’s a holistic journey of inner transformation. The Gītā presents different paths: karma-yoga (selfless action), jñāna-yoga (wisdom), and bhakti-yoga (devotion), all leading toward union with the Divine.

For yoga practitioners, the Gītā adds spiritual depth, showing how physical discipline can become a doorway to self-realization. Rather than viewing asana in isolation, it becomes part of a broader path toward wholeness.

Aligned with the eight limbs of ashtanga yoga, the Gītā emphasizes ethical living, breath control, concentration, and meditation, guiding practitioners beyond the ego and toward their higher purpose.

In essence, the Gītā invites us to make yoga not just a practice of the body, but a profound transformation of the soul.

This course will be guided by Lavina Hinduja (initiated in to the Vaishnava parampara and given the spiritual name Hemangi Devi Dasi) 

She’s been teaching Bhagavad Gita for over 5 years. She’s the disciple of HG BB Govinda Swami (74 year old American practicing Bhakti yoga and living in Vrindavan for over 50 years) and grand disciple of Srila Prabhupada - the founder of the ISKCON movement.. you can track back his lineage to Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu who appeared 500 years ago in India.

Saturday to Friday (May 24 - June 6)

Location in DIC Shala

Price for the Course is AED 1250

Spaces are limited to 10 students.

(includes the 2 weekend courses, lectures & the weekday Mysore classes)

In this 2-week beginners course, you will have the opportunity to be guided by Nathalie Daou, KPJAYI authorized level 2 teacher and Yoga Alliance certified teacher Agostina Fresno. Together we will dive into the practice of the Ashtanga Yoga method, exploring mostly asanas, breathing as well as some basic philosophical aspects of the practice.

Ashtanga Yoga is an energetic and dynamic form of yoga. Movement is synchronized with rhythmic breathing as you progress through a set series of therapeutic yoga postures. You will learn and move step by step through the fundamental postures of the Ashtanga Yoga primary series sequence, with detailed instructions, experiencing the traditional way of learning the Ashtanga Yoga method.

By the end of these two weeks, you will have a much broader understanding of yoga and you will have the knowledge and confidence to join the Mysore class, allowing you to take the first steps towards cultivating your own self-practice. Mysore Style is considered the safest way for a student of any level to learn yoga.

This course is suitable for complete beginners as well as students who wish to join the Mysore classes. 

Course Breakdown

WEEK 1

Saturday, 24 May
14:00 - 15:30 Philosophy and Pranayama
15:30 - 17:00 Asana Practice
Sunday, 25 May
14:00 - 15:30 Philosophy and Pranayama
15:30 - 17:00 Asana Practice

Monday 26 to Friday 30 May: Mysore classes (morning and evening) are complimentary

*All Mysore classes are optional 

WEEK 2

Saturday, 31 May
14:00 - 15:30 Philosophy and Pranayama
15:30 - 17:00 Asana Practice
Sunday, 1 June
14:00 - 15:30 Philosophy and Pranayama
15:30 - 17:00 Asana Practice

Monday 2 to Friday 6 June: Mysore classes (morning and evening) are

*All Mysore classes are optional