Consistency Over Intensity
You don’t need extreme routines to see progress — just regular, mindful practice.
Welcome to PsyYogshala
A Space to Slow Down and Reconnect
Yoga that fits your life — not the other way around.
The PsyYogshala Journey
Rooted in Awareness, Growing in Balance
Five years ago, a journey to the spiritual heart of Rishikesh sparked a vision. It began as @psyyogi — an exploration of yoga fused with vibrant, electric energy. As years passed and we shared practices that transformed us from the inside out, the meaning behind the name grew deeper. Psyyogi evolved into PsyYogshala. The electric vibe became an inner radiance. Today, PSY stands as a triadic framework of personal transformation: Prāṇa, Śhakti, and Yukti.
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Prāṇa (प्राण)
The Soul of the Practice
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The vital life force and breath we cultivate to anchor ourselves completely in the present moment.
Prāṇa represents the unadulterated soul and authentic lineage of classical Yoga. It is the life-force energy that bridges the physical body to consciousness. At PsyYogshala, we ground our practice in the timeless teachings of classical Hatha Yoga and the foundational philosophy of Maharishi Patanjali.
- Authentic tradition: We honor the classical roots of Hatha Yoga and Raja Yoga, prioritizing internal awareness, breath control, and stillness over superficial trends.
- Scriptural foundation: Practice is not merely physical effort; it is an inner journey (Antar-Yatra) governed by mindful regulation of vital energy.
Scriptural foundations
Patanjali Yoga Sutras (2.49)
“Tasmin sati śvāsapraśvāsayor gativicchedaḥ prāṇāyāmaḥ”
When stability in posture is achieved, the conscious regulation and transformation of the incoming and outgoing breath begins.
Hatha Yoga Pradipika (2.2)
“Chale vāte chalaṁ chittaṁ nischale nischalaṁ bhavet”
When the breath [Prana] is unstable, the mind is restless; when the breath becomes still, the mind gains steadiness.
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Śhakti (शक्ति)
Strength & Dynamic Movement
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Shakti is the dynamic expression of energy—the power to move, endure, and transform.
If Prana is the soul, Śhakti is the active life force that animates it. It embodies strength, vigor, movement, and physical capability. In our practice, Shakti represents the intentional cultivation of physical fortitude, endurance, and flow.
- Purposeful movement: Building dynamic core stability, functional strength, and physical endurance.
- Energy activation: Awakening latent energy (Kundalini / Prana Shakti) to cultivate vitality, resilience, and confidence both on and off the mat.
Scriptural foundations
Śiva Saṁhitā & Classical Tantra
Śhakti is venerated as the cosmic dynamic force (Prakriti)—without which consciousness remains unmanifest. In physical practice, Shakti represents the vessel’s capacity to hold and channel spiritual energy.
Svetasvatara Upanishad (6.8)
“Parasya śaktir vividhaiva śrūyate”
The supreme power of the Divine reveals itself in diverse dynamic forms.
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Yukti (युक्ति)
Intelligent & Modern Synthesis
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Yukti is discernment—applying timeless wisdom with modern biomechanical clarity.
Yukti signifies intelligence, skillfulness, and adaptation. We live in a contemporary world with distinct lifestyle challenges—sedentary habits, modern stress, and altered movement patterns. Yukti is our commitment to applying traditional practices through the lens of modern movement science, anatomy, and functional alignment.
- Smart adaptation: Intelligent sequencing tailored to time, place, individual needs, and modern postural alignment.
- The bridge: Synthesizing ancient scriptural wisdom with contemporary anatomical understanding to practice safely, sustainably, and effectively.
Scriptural foundations
Bhagavad Gita (2.50)
“Yogaḥ karmasu kauśalam”
Yoga is skill and intelligence in action.
Charaka Samhita (Ayurvedic Canon)
Yukti is defined as the judicious, intelligent application of knowledge according to Kāla (time), Deśa (environment), and Pātra (the individual).
| Pillar | Essence | Traditional core | Modern application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prāṇa | Soul & vital energy | Classical Hatha & Patanjali Sutras | Breath mastery & mindfulness |
| Śhakti | Strength & movement | Dynamic power & vitality | Functional strength & endurance |
| Yukti | Skill & intelligence | Yogaḥ karmasu kauśalam | Biomechanics & safe alignment |
What We Focus On
A Practice That Feels Good to Come Back To
Clarity Over Complexity
Simple instructions, clear guidance, and sessions you can follow with ease.
Support Over Pressure
No expectations, no judgment — just a space that works for you.
The Approach
How We Guide Your Practice
At PsyYogshala, every session is built around balance — strength and softness, effort and ease.
Every session blends step-by-step asana demonstrations with clear verbal cues so you can follow along seamlessly. We emphasize precise alignment and offer real-time, hands-on or verbal corrections as poses are held—ensuring a safe, mindful experience whether you join us in-person at the studio or online.
You’ll move through structured Hatha-based sequences that focus on alignment, breathwork, and steady progression.
The goal isn’t perfection. It’s awareness.
Who This Is For
Made for Real Life
- Beginners starting their yoga journey
- People returning after a break from practice
- Busy professionals looking for balance
- Expecting and new mothers (prenatal & postnatal)
- Anyone looking for a calmer, more consistent routine
- Gentle / Chair Yoga for seniors — online and offline
Know more about me
Meet Your Instructor: Behind the Mat with Gloria
Gloria Barbara Menezes
500-Hour RYT · Patanjali International Yoga Foundation
I didn’t find yoga—it found me when I needed it most. In 2020, while working in the pageant, fashion, and sales industries, I signed up for a Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh. To be honest, I initially treated it as a joke—a fun excuse to travel to the mountains where yoga was just a side note.
The training hit me with an intensity I never expected. When I nearly gave up during the first few days, I decided to take it on as a personal challenge instead. I committed to showing up on my mat daily, ultimately finishing the course as a completely transformed person—mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Back home in Mangalore, I channeled that raw Rishikesh energy into disciplined self-study. I studied my course material, practiced every asana step-by-step, and recorded daily time-lapses to track my progress. After teaching at a local studio, I returned to Rishikesh to complete my advanced 300-hour training, bringing my total credentials to 500 hours with the Patanjali International Yoga Foundation.
That practice became my anchor through life’s biggest shifts, including marriage and motherhood. I taught and practiced throughout my pregnancy right up to my final week, adapting my movement to support a safe, healthy delivery for both me and my baby.
Today, as a mother and dedicated teacher, I view yoga as a lifelong journey of self-discovery. My goal is to offer authentic, personalized guidance that helps you build confidence, deepen your practice, and reconnect with your true self.
I truly believe that yoga isn’t about touching your toes—it’s about discovering yourself.
Yoga is not something I teach — it is the way I found my way back to myself. My purpose is to help others discover that same strength, balance, and peace.
Come as you are
This Is Your Space
There’s no perfect way to practice — only your way.
Show up when you can. Move at your pace. Over time, you’ll start to feel the difference.