"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" - Yogacharya Venkatesha

Atmavikasa Center of Yogic Sciences is one among the first three International Yoga Schools established in Mysore. We are also the first International Yoga School in Mysore that offered much more than Asanas.

Since 1987, We have been offering specialised High quality holistic hatha Yoga Immersions, the World famous signature Back-Bending techniques, Pranayama, meditation, bandhas and kriyas along with insightful workshops on the Yoga Sutras, Chanting and Sanskrit. 

Our practice and teaching have taught us that every aspect of classical Hatha Yoga is like a portal to a higher dimension.

We have experienced that the Classical Hatha Yoga practices begin with the body - but the transformations are much deeper. Each of the techniques that we teach, aims at de-congesting the natural healing intelligence that is present in every single cell of the body. They teach us the value of emotional stability in healing. They teach us to prioritise the present moment over the past and cleanse the memory. They teach us to identify our limitations and give the courage to cross them with care.

The practices not just heal the body, but enhance our life-sensitivity and sensibilities in life. They impart a sense of stillness and calmness in this tempestuous world.

Atmavikasa is world renowned for its extensive work in the field of Yoga Therapy.We are the first school in Mysore and one among the very first in the world to offer an exclusive and exhaustive Yoga Therapist Training Program.

We are also the first school in Mysore to offer a Holistic Hatha Yoga Teachers Training Program with an elaborate emphasis on Yogic diet and lifestyle.

Our Teaching methodology is based on a solid research of Mind, Breath and Body.

We believe that your practice should be "gentle like a flower and yet, stronger than a diamond ". Our teaching technique is organic and non-invasive. We do not believe in physically handling the student to adjust his body. We follow the technique of clear verbal adjustments and have developed special skills to instigate the intelligence of the student. We believe that the asanas should bloom from within like a flower and not forced upon.

No wonder- our shala holds a record for "Zero Yoga Injuries ON THE MAT " so far..

 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. 

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.

We have made a conscious decision to prioritise quality over demand- Hence we do not offer drop-in or single sessions. We also limit the participant numbers to 21 in most of our trainings.

Our programs are well structured and we expect discipline and integrity from our students.

World renowned  Yoga Master 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. They have a teaching experience of over hundred thousand hours each. When it comes to Classical Hatha Yoga, they are often considered as “The Real Deal”

Yet, they remain humble, simple and always consciously work on maintaining a very teachable, beginner’s mind.

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.