Yogi in Nature

Welcome to Yogi in Nature

A path of balance, awareness, and self-realization

At Yogi in Nature, yoga is not just something we do — it’s a way of being.
Rooted in the lineage of Aṣṭāṅga Yoga, this space is dedicated to helping you rediscover your natural state of balance, vitality, and inner peace through mindful movement, breath, and self-inquiry.

Our mission is to guide you toward wholeness by weaving together the ancient teachings of yoga, functional strength, mindfulness, and the healing presence of nature. Whether you’re beginning your journey or deepening your practice, each class invites you to move with awareness, breathe with intention, and connect with the quiet wisdom that already resides within.

Here, practice is not about perfection — it’s about presence.
It’s about awakening to your true nature through the union of body, mind, and spirit.

What You’ll Experience

Movement with Purpose

Build balanced strength, stability, and flexibility through mindful sequencing and intelligent alignment rooted in yoga therapy and functional movement.

Breath and Awareness

Cultivate presence and vitality through prāṇāyāma — the conscious expansion of life force — calming the mind and steadying the nervous system.

Inner Clarity and Stillness

Meditation and introspection invite you to move beyond the external, guiding you toward inner peace and intuitive understanding.

Connection with Nature

Practicing in nature reminds us that we are not separate from the earth — every breath, step, and heartbeat is part of the greater flow of life.

The Heart of Yoga: A Path to Self-Realization

Yoga, derived from the Sanskrit root yuj — meaning “to yoke” or “to unite” — is an ancient system of self-discovery that originated in India over 5,000 years ago.
It is both a philosophy and a practice — a journey inward toward mokṣa (liberation) and harmony with the natural world.

The classical Aṣṭāṅga (Eight-Limbed) path, as outlined by Sage Patañjali in the Yoga Sūtras, offers guidance for living with awareness, compassion, and discipline:

Yama (ethical principles)
Niyama (self-observation and discipline)
Āsana (posture)
Prāṇāyāma (breath regulation)
Pratyāhāra (withdrawal of the senses)
Dhāraṇā (concentration)
Dhyāna (meditation)
Samādhi (absorption and unity)

Through dedicated practice of āsana (posture), prāṇāyāma (breath), and dhyāna (meditation), we prepare the body and mind for stillness — the gateway to self-realization.

At Yogi in Nature, these teachings are shared with respect for their roots and adapted thoughtfully for modern life — so each practitioner can experience yoga not as performance, but as transformation.

Honoring My Teachers and Lineage

Yoga is a living tradition — passed from teacher to student, heart to heart.
With humility and deep gratitude, I honor my teachers and the lineage that has shaped my path.

I offer reverence to Śrī M.S. Viśvanāth (Masterji) of Mysore, India, nephew and dedicated student of Śrī K. Pattabhi Jois, who carried forward the authentic teachings of Aṣṭāṅga Vinyāsa Yoga.
I also bow in gratitude to Serge Salvador, student of Masterji, whose knowledge and guidance have been instrumental in deepening my understanding and practice.

Their wisdom continues to inspire my teaching — grounded in paramparā (lineage), devotion (bhakti), and self-inquiry (svādhyāya).
Through their light, I'm called to share this sacred practice with integrity, awareness, and love.

“Yoga is a flame that, once lit, will never dim. The better your practice, the brighter your flame.”
— Śrī K. Pattabhi Jois

The Journey Continues

Yoga is not a destination — it is the unfolding of awareness that leads us home to ourselves.
Here at Yogi in Nature, each class, workshop, and retreat is an invitation to slow down, reconnect, and remember your innate wholeness.

Come as you are.
Practice with sincerity.
And walk the path toward stillness, strength, and self-realization — surrounded by the beauty of nature and the wisdom of tradition.