Isha Sadhguru Gurukulam Certified
Because we all need the freedom of a healthy body, clear mind, joyful emotions, and exuberant energies.
Kollbrunn, Winterthur & Zurich
Hatha Yoga is the science of using the body to prepare oneself for the ultimate possibility. — Sadhguru
Upcoming Workshops
Well structured, precise, and as an inward process. Classes in English.
Take them home and take charge of your health, wellbeing, and joy.
nanda@shivoham.ch | +41 77 981 81 11
Tools for self transformation
Six main practices. Based on the first impression, arranged in three groups — cleanse and activate the system, strength and flexibility, and inner balance. These practices require no equipment or prior experience.
Cleanse the system and lubricate the body first in the morning to keep it well.
Ten simple yet powerful practices that activate the joints, muscles and energy system, releasing accumulated tensions and bringing ease to the whole system.
A daily practice of purifying the five elements within the body — working at the root of imbalances that lead to disease.
Bhuta Shuddhi is about removing everything that you have built up so that the Creator's creation will rise and shine within you.
— Sadhguru
How dynamic or still I can be is determined by how well I keep my spine.
An 18-step sun-salutation sequence designed to energise the system and strengthen the ligaments that bind the skeletal and muscular structure.
A series of 31 processes to invigorate the body and cultivate peak physical and mental fitness — entirely without equipment.
Angamardana is a beautiful way of preparing the human mechanism for a higher possibility. Above all, it is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to gain fitness because it does not need any equipment or outside support.
— Sadhguru
Before stillness and silence, balance has to come.
A potent 21-step yogic practice of tremendous antiquity, designed as a holistic process for health and inner wellbeing.
A classical set of powerful postures through which one can elevate consciousness and work with the body's energy structure.
Practicing asanas with the necessary dedication will transform your physiological, psychological, and energy structure, thus facilitating an energetic, creative, and blissful life.
— Sadhguru
Of all the things I can do,
The important thing is how pleasant is your experience of life.
Yoga comes from the realization that the source of all our experience is within. Hatha Yoga is about cleansing the system, building strength and vitality, and bringing balance and stability so that your ability to perceive and experience life is enhanced. It is about taking charge of your body, mind, emotions, and energies so that you can engineer your experience of life from within.
The immediate reason why you want to do Hatha Yoga maybe different. You may do it for relaxation, exercise, therapy, or to explore the mechanics of life. The important thing is your willingness and involvement.
A complete science of body & being
Whether you seek physical vitality, mental clarity, or a deeper engagement with life — Classical Hatha Yoga offers a systematic path for every dimension of your wellbeing.
Improved heart efficiency and normalised blood pressure.
Regulation of the autonomic nervous system for deep calm.
Hormonal balance supporting immunity and overall health.
Metabolic balance and healthy body composition over time.
Improved joint health, posture, and muscular strength.
Increased prana flow and sustainable physical energy.
Elevated mood and lasting inner balance.
Enhanced concentration, reduced anxiety and depression.
Your physical health, your psychological wellbeing, and your spiritual possibility depend on how well aligned you are with existence. Essentially, Hatha Yoga is towards establishing this alignment.
— Sadhguru
What do I need to start?
Not needed.
Comfortable clothing that allows free movement. A Yoga mat. Some practices require a light/empty stomach. No props or other equipments are needed for the practices.
It is best to start with a practice that suits your health, physical situation and available time. I can help you find a program that suits your needs.
Classes are held in Kollbrunn, Zurich, and can also be hosted at a preferred location on request — including for small groups or corporate settings.
All classes are taught in English. A German version of this site is also available.
These are gentle, foundational practices suitable for most people, but everyone's body is different. If you have an injury, a health condition, or any concern, please reach out before your first session so we can talk it through — and always check with your doctor if you're uncertain.
From the beginning, the classes are designed to teach you how to practice them properly on your own. So you can continue them at home. But please reach out if you have a question about the practice or need a review or correction.
What Students Say
My experience with Classical Hatha Yoga isn’t just about the asanas, which keep me physically strong and flexible—above all, they give me mental strength. This strength helps me, in turbulent and uncertain times, not to let anxious thoughts take hold of me too much, to stay present with myself, to breathe, to let my body relax, and to trust myself more.
I did a 2 day intensive course with Nanda for Surya kriya, and I really enjoyed it and learned a lot. The asanas are taught in a step by step manner, making it easy for us to follow. There is enough repetition to help correct our mistakes, and he patiently answers all our questions. He is himself trained from the Isha school of Yoga, and if you're looking to learn yoga the right way with the right breathing technique, his course is among the best available. His commitment to yoga is clearly visible in the ease with which he does the asanas. Overall, I highly recommend Nanda for learning Hatha yoga.
Highly recommend Nanda's hatha yoga courses if you are looking for an authentic hatha yoga experience. I had the opportunity to attend surya kriya and yogasanas course. From the very first day, I felt a sense of calmness and awareness as we started the day with invocation. Nanda patiently answered all my questions in the most simple and elegant way. The yoga courses are well structured with attention to every detail and reinforced with repetition. Group classes are fun and engaging while we get to take home some of those ancient techniques of health and wellbeing.
I had the wonderful opportunity to attend two courses with Nanda – Surya Kriya and Yogasanas – and both experiences were truly enriching.
Surya Kriya was a one-day course, while Yogasanas spanned around four days. Each session was thoughtfully guided, and I felt well-supported throughout the learning process. What stood out the most for me was the atmosphere Nanda created. The space was peaceful, focused, and welcoming – ideal for deepening one's practice. Being part of a group class added a special energy to the experience, allowing me to feel connected and inspired by others on the same journey.
I genuinely enjoyed the process and felt a sense of inner stillness and clarity after each session. I would highly recommend these courses to anyone looking to explore classical Hatha Yoga in a supportive and uplifting environment. Thank you, Nanda, for such a beautiful introduction to these powerful practices!
The source and the teacher
The practices offered here are structured by Sadhguru.
Sadhguru is a yogi, mystic and visionary, and a prominent spiritual leader. An author, poet, and internationally-renowned speaker, Sadhguru's wit and piercing logic provoke and widen our perception of life.
Sadhguru is also the founder of Isha Foundation, a non-profit organization which has been dedicated to the wellbeing of the individual and the world for the past three decades. Isha Foundation does not promote any particular ideology, religion, or race, but transmits inner sciences of universal appeal.
Isha Foundation
Sadhguru Gurukulam delivers classical Hatha Yoga in its full depth and dimension. It is Sadhguru's vision to offer this ancient science in all its purity and make it available to every individual. As a step towards realizing this vision, he has devised the Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Program.
In this program, Hatha Yoga is taught as a living experience in the most beautiful ashram setting of the Isha Yoga Center, India, under the grace of a living master. Upon completion of the program, trainees have the privilege and fulfillment of bringing this knowledge to many more people.
Hatha Yoga Teacher Training
Nanda has a PhD in electrical engineering. When he realized that modern education is mostly about industrial work training and nothing about life, he sought a different direction.
The inner engineering program from Sadhguru and the 21-week, fully immersive teacher training program (1750+ hours) offered by Sadhguru Gurukulam, Isha Foundation, at their ashram in India in 2021 were the major steps in this direction.
What excites him about this journey is the 180 degree shift in perception about life, making it both sweet and adventurous at the same time.
