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About Angad
Angad transitioned from a career in law to follow his passion for Yoga, embracing it as a lifelong journey of healing and self-discovery. His teaching style is clear, grounded, and approachable – blending traditional yogic wisdom with practical techniques suitable for all levels.
Mindful Yoga for Everyone
Angad emphasizes mindful movement, breath control, and inner awareness to help students build strength, calm the mind, and find balance both on and off the mat. Through his classes and online platforms, he aims to create an inclusive and supportive space where everyone can explore yoga as a tool for physical health and mental clarity.
My Approach to Yoga
"Yoga is not about touching your toes, it’s about what you learn on the way down."
I’ve always loved this quote. At first, it felt like just a clever line. But as the years went by, I realized how true it is. Yoga really isn’t about the posture you end up in. It’s about the awareness and patience you build on the way there. That’s when the words of Patanjali began to click with me:
“Yogaḥ citta-vṛtti-nirodhaḥ”
(Yoga Sutra I.2)
In simple words: Yoga is learning how to quiet the restless waves of the mind.
Chitta – The Mind Field
Over time, I began to see my own mind in Patanjali’s words. The mind isn’t just “thoughts”, it’s a whole field:
- Manas: the busy, sensing mind.
- Buddhi: the part that reasons and decides.
- Memory: carrying all past impressions.
- Ego: the voice that says “this is me.”
Vrittis – Fluctuations
These are the ripples on the surface of the mind. Some lead us into stress and confusion, while others bring clarity and freedom. Patanjali even broke them down into five types: from correct knowledge and imagination, to sleep and memory.
Ashtanga Yoga – The Eight Limbs
Patanjali didn’t just give us lofty ideas - he offered a map. Ashtanga Yoga, the “eight limbs,” are practical steps that have shaped the way I live and practice. They move from the outer world of action into the inner stillness of freedom. I see them less as rungs on a ladder and more like threads to be woven together.
1. Yama – Ethical Disciplines
These are the ways I try to live in harmony with others:
- Ahimsa: practicing non-violence in thought and deed
- Satya: speaking and living with truth
- Asteya: respecting what isn’t mine
- Brahmacharya: finding balance and self-control
- Aparigraha: letting go of excess and clinging
2. Niyama – Personal Disciplines
These guide how I care for myself and grow inwardly:
- Shaucha: keeping body, space, and mind clean
- Santosha: practicing contentment with what is
- Tapas: staying disciplined even when it’s tough
- Swadhyaya: reflecting on myself and sacred texts
- Ishvar Pranidhana: surrendering to something greater
3. Asana – Physical Postures
For me, asanas aren’t about fancy poses. They’re about making the body steady, flexible, and open enough to sit in meditation without restlessness.
4. Pranayama – Control of Breath
Learning to regulate the breath has been a doorway for me. It balances my energy and calms the scattered mind more quickly than anything else.
5. Pratyahara – Withdrawal of the Senses
This practice feels like turning the volume knob of the world down. By drawing the senses inward, distractions soften and awareness grows sharper.
6. Dharana – Concentration
Here, I learn to hold the mind steady on one point: whether it’s the breath, a mantra, or a candle flame. It’s like anchoring a boat in choppy waters.
7. Dhyana – Meditation
When concentration deepens, it becomes meditation: an effortless flow of awareness where I’m no longer “trying,” just being present.
8. Samadhi – Liberation
This is the quiet union I glimpse in moments of stillness - where the sense of “me” dissolves and what’s left is peace beyond words.
The limbs aren’t steps to climb one by one, but threads to weave together — shaping how I live, breathe, and understand myself.
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