Return to the Source. Awaken Your True Self.
Traditional Hatha Yoga—not a trend, but a timeless path.
Rooted in ancient scripture. Taught with heart.
Yoga is more than just physical postures; it is a sacred journey built on discipline and grace for those who seek to attain stillness, truth, and a deeper connection to the Self.
This process is one of involution, starting with your own experience.
We invite you to discover the benefits of Hatha Vidya through our authentic yoga practice, which fosters psycho-physiological balance.
Staying true to ancient teachings, we adopt a one-on-one teaching approach, ensuring personalized guidance even in a group setting.
Our school's mission is to help you return home to your true self.
"Staying True to
the Ancient Path"
At Hatha Vidya Traditional School of Yoga, we honor the timeless wisdom of yogic scriptures and teachings, which sages have preserved for thousands of years.
Our mission is to preserve and radiate the authentic, time-honored yoga technique.
This transformative practice often calls for seekers to renounce their daily lives and journey to the mystical forests of the Himalayas in search of profound truths. (Good luck, buddy!)
However, you don't have to take such a challenging path; you can now access this invaluable knowledge right here at Hatha Vidya Traditional School of Yoga, where timeless yoga wisdom is taught daily in your city.
The best part is that our systematic teachings seamlessly integrate with your everyday life, building a solid inner foundation that enables you to live to your fullest potential.
What we teach is not reinvented or trendy; it is rooted in authenticity, lineage, and tradition, free from the distractions of marketing fads and social media hype.
In a world where Yoga is often reduced to fitness routines, we invite you to rediscover its true purpose— a powerful practice for achieving psycho-physiological balance, enhancing self-awareness, and fostering spiritual growth.
"Have you sensed that something is “off?”
But you don’t know what it is."
Hatha Vidya Traditional School of Yoga is for everyone—and yet, not for everyone.
You’ll only understand once you experience it yourself. The experience is so unique to you. Something only you will know.
How will you know if our school's program is calling to you?
Here are some signs you may have noticed:
You feel that something is "off," but you haven't been able to pinpoint what it is.
Even though you have everything you thought you wanted, you still feel like something is missing.
You've been considering making a change; you might think it's just a mid-life crisis, but it feels deeper than that.
You are beginning to use distractions or addictions to numb a pain that you can't clearly identify—the source of this lingering feeling of being lost or stuck in life.
You realize it's time to start caring for yourself, but you need help figuring out where to begin.
You feel your body craves self-care, but going to the gym or taking a walk alone doesn't appeal to you.
You're becoming aware that you put on a mask when engaging with others, trying to let them think that everything is going well.
You're carrying a heavy emotional burden and often feel like tears are just beneath the surface.
"Hatha Vidya Traditional School of Yoga is a remarkable experiential science. You will only know the benefits by experiencing this yourself.”
"Come Home to You – Through the True Practice of Hatha Vidya"
At Hatha Vidya Traditional School of Yoga, we walk this path together, grounded in tradition and committed to the transformative power of traditional yoga.
If you feel that quiet pull—the longing to return to a simpler, more authentic version of yourself (and less dramasss!!!) —know that this path is here for you, not as a destination but as a homecoming.
A practice that fosters you to come back to…You.
Authenticity You Can Trust
Our yoga practice is rooted in ancient traditions. Each technique you learn here can be traced back to ancient scripts from thousands of years ago. This offers a holistic approach to balancing your mind and body through a time-tested system. Experience yoga as it was meant to be: pure, progressive growth, and transformative.
Personalized Guidance
We adopt the traditional one-on-one teaching approach, even in a group setting. Your learning experience is designed to match your needs, current ability, limitations, and, most profoundly, your intention. You are at the center of your journey. This mentorship style eliminates mimicking other students, comparing, and measuring up or down.
A Journey Back to You
The aim of our school is simple. To guide you back to yourself through intentional practice and psycho-physiological balancing, distilled from ancient science. Guiding you to ignite the first step towards your involution.
"Your life is a school
where you'll learn to remember
what your soul already knows."
Hatha Vidya Traditional School of Yoga is much more than a studio.
Often, when people think of "yoga," they picture spaces filled with full-length mirrors and soft music playing from Spotify, where a mix of fitness enthusiasts gather for the latest, most emoji-filled poses. A class filled with a few pre-marathon runners alongside someone searching for the right person to mimic their pose.
However, at Hatha Vidya, we invite you to reconnect with your authentic self. If this concept feels overwhelming, you're not alone! Our school offers personalized guidance.
We will guide you on a transformative journey, helping you rediscover peace, balance, and joy through personalized guidance and ancient wisdom.
Your journey back to your true self begins here.
"Be The Change.
Because now, you can."
Every individual has a unique story, and these narratives have the power to inspire, invoke, and resonate deeply.
Your story has the potential to transform not just your life but also to create a ripple of change in the world.
Wee
Compliance Consultant
There was a time when I felt I had walked till the end of the road, questioning why I was here and whether life was just endless suffering.
But through my practice at Hatha Vidya Traditional School of Yoga, I began to see things differently. I realized that the purpose of existence isn’t to be found outside—it’s about understanding who I am because the world resides within me. That shift in perspective changed everything. That’s when life truly began.
Addy
Marketing Professional
“I practiced yoga for 20 years, hopping from studio to studio, treating it just as a workout.
It wasn’t until the 300-hour YTT course at Hatha Vidya Traditional School of Yoga that I truly understood what yoga is—and since then, my life and mindset have shifted.”
Bart
Corporate Finance
As we journey through life with our careers, relationships, and challenges, Hatha Vidya Traditional School of Yoga has been a true and authentic home for all who aspire to grow and improve daily. The profound teachings and mentorship are truly inspiring and unique.
Bong
Cafe Operator
For five years, I struggled with mental health and exhausted all modalities, from medical to conventional to unconventional. My mind felt like an endless dark storm. Nothing could quiet the turmoil inside.
Through the Hatha Vidya Traditional School of Yoga, I discovered a deeper dimension beyond the chaos—a pure, radiant consciousness at my core. I realized that although the storm might rage, it can never touch the unshakable light that I truly am.
"I have come with a mission and for that, I want keen students who want to become as strong as steel.
The ones who would not be purchased by money, name or attachment but who are ready to serve the world through yoga and want to become master of themselves."
Acharya Bala is the Founder and the Chairman of Hatha Vidya Gurukulam, India, and Hatha Vidya Traditional School of Yoga; he is also the Director of Yoga Alliance International for GCC division.
He has traveled extensively in pursuit of knowledge and seeking the truth, and he has associated himself with many eminent masters and traditional Yoga centers of high reputation.
In 2006, he met his Guru H.H. Srividyamba Saraswathi of Tamil Nadu, and received initiation into the Natha tradition.
For over 20 years, Acharya has dedicated his life to yoga with the only mission of promoting traditional yoga globally.