FAQ

Viniyoga is based on the idea that yoga practices should be adapted to each individual specific needs. That is why we provide individualized yoga instruction because everybody is a unique human being and requires specific a program suitable only to that individual.

The Yoga Practice we teach may include one or more of these practices:
Asana – dynamic or static postures
Pranayama – breathing practices
Chanting
Meditation techniques
We also teach Yoga Sutras and other Yoga texts

There is no a strict requirement. We recommend that you should take at least six lessons to get a feeling if this is something that works for you. Some people take six classes while others commit to a long-term study. It all depends what your objective is.

Your first yoga lesson will last anywhere between 1hr 15 min to 1.5 hr. You will be asked to complete an intake form where you provide useful information about yourself and state your objectives. It is important for us to know what is that you want to get from learning and practicing yoga. Then we will talk to you to learn more about you and to answer your questions. Finally we will design a course specifically to address your individual needs. Then we see you in one week to review your progress and to provide you with a new course. Please be aware that learning Yoga is like learning a new language. That is why it is important to meet once a week to ensure that we progress appropriately

We charge $135.00 for initial consultation/lesson that can be somewhere between 1 hr.15 min to 1.5 hr.
Subsequent Yoga lessons are $95.00
We charge the same amount for Yoga therapy.
We also offer an initial package of six lessons or Yoga therapy sessions for $495.00 that includes initial consultation/lesson and five subsequent sessions.
We provide a sliding scale after we learn more about your specific financial situation.

There is no a strict requirement. We recommend that you should take at least six lessons to get a feeling if this is something that works for you. Some people take six classes while others commit to a long-term study and/or teacher training. It all depends what your objective is.

We work on appointment basis. You can tell us what is a good time for you and we will try to accommodate you.

Yan and Linh.
Yan has been studying Yoga since 1969 in former Soviet Union and then with T.K.V. Desikachar in Madras, India where he stayed for one and a half years. Later he visited India many times and he also studied with T.K. V. Desikachar in the United States. Yan was trained by T. K.V. Desikachar extensively from 1979 through 2003. He also conducted research in the origins of Yoga which has been published.
Linh also studied with T.K.V. Desikachar in 2002. She continues her Yoga studies with Yan as well as with Menaka and Mekhala Desikachar. Linh specializes in working with women and their health issues. She also incorporates sound, chanting and meditation in her teaching.

Yoga Therapy is based on Viniyoga tradition of Yoga. It is a specific application of various Yoga techniques to help alleviate various chronic conditions. It is our experience that for some chronic conditions such back pain Yoga therapy can be used as the main modality; while for other conditions, it can be used as an adjunctive therapy. We have worked with people undergoing chemotherapy, recovering from surgery and/or undergoing any other serious medical treatment. They reported to us that a carefully designed Yoga Therapy program helped them to alleviate pain and feel better. One of the unexpected and remarkable outcomes of Yoga therapy and Yoga practice in general is the improved mood and the sense of wellbeing – Ananandam!

An appropriate Yoga practice is one in which we have an intimate relationship with our body, our breath, our emotions, our mind and our spirit. Since, it is a deeply personal experience – it can be experienced differently for each individual.
Based on our personal experience and the experience of other Yoga students, including my teacher T.K.V. Desikachar and his father T. Krishnamacharya – regular and correct Yoga practice bring these immediate results:

• Reduces any chronic pain
• Increases energy and brings the sense of well-being
• Increases awareness of our body, emotions and mind
• Clears our mind
• Brings true happiness and Joy (these can grow very slowly but there is no downside)
• Makes us stronger, more flexible & promotes relaxation

According to what we learned from our teacher T.K.V. Desikachar and his father T. Krishnamacharya – regular and correct Yoga practice should improve our relationships, promote health and prepare us for our final time on this earth – death. Actually the main goal of Yoga and Yoga practice is to help us to become free from suffering, reach the enlightenment and find God!