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- Hatha & Vinyasa Flow
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- Flexibility & Mobility
- Beginner to Advanced
Yogananta · Your infinite yoga journey
Akshata
Halarnkar
Yoga Instructor · National Athlete · Yoga Therapist in Training
“Yoga is not about touching your toes. It is about what you learn on the way down.”
10+Years in practice
10+State & national medals
4Schools taught weekly
3Languages of teaching
Introduction
A practice rooted
in discipline.
I’m Akshata — a Goa-based yoga instructor and aspiring yoga therapist with over a decade of competitive and teaching experience. My journey began at the age of eleven, competing at National Yoga Championships across India, and has evolved into a deeper pursuit of yoga as a science of healing and transformation.
Currently pursuing my MSc in Yoga Therapy at S-VYASA University, Bangalore — one of India’s most respected institutions for yogic sciences — I bring athletic precision and therapeutic understanding to every class.
I teach across four leading schools in Goa, coach competitive yoga athletes — my students have won gold at State level — serve as a State-Level Judge for Yogasana Championships, and lead retreats and beach sessions across India.
Whether you’re a beginner finding your breath, an athlete refining your form, or someone seeking yoga for healing — my classes meet you exactly where you are.
Training & recognition
Earned, not claimed.
EEducation
- MSc in Yoga TherapyS-VYASA University, Bangalore · Pursuing
- Bachelor of ArtsDCT’s Dhempe College of Arts & Science, Miramar
- Diploma in Yoga Application2024 — 2025
- Diploma in Yoga2023 — 2024
RRecognition
- State-Level JudgeYogasana Sports Association of Goa
- National Championship Medalist2015 — 2024
- State Championship Gold14th & 17th State Yogasana Championship
- Coach to State Gold MedalistsU-11 State Level, 2024
Featured affiliation
S-VYASA University, Bangalore
Internationally recognised institution for yoga sciences & therapy research
What I teach
For every body, every level.
From foundational asana to therapeutic flows, competitive coaching to corporate wellness — designed for the modern practitioner.
Therapeutic Yoga
- Weight Loss Programs
- Posture & Back Care
- Stress & Anxiety Relief
- Pranayama & Breathwork
Specialty Sessions
- Artistic & Pair Yoga
- Face Yoga Workshops
- Advanced Asana Coaching
- Competitive Training
Retreats & Events
- Brand Collaboration Retreats
- Beach & Outdoor Sessions
- Corporate Wellness Days
- Private 1-on-1 Sessions
Classes & sessions
Simple, honest pricing.
Every journey starts with a single class — choose the way that fits your life, your goals and your city.
Group & Beach Classes
₹500 / class
Monthly pass · ₹3,500 (8 classes)
- Hatha, Vinyasa & Power Yoga
- Sunday beach sessions in Goa
- All levels — beginner friendly
- Mats & props provided
Most popular
Private 1-on-1
₹1,500 / session
Package of 12 · ₹15,000
- At your home, garden or rooftop
- Tailored to your goals — weight loss, flexibility, healing
- Therapeutic & posture programmes
- Available across Goa
- For women & married couples only
Online Coaching
₹1,000 / session
Monthly plan · ₹7,500 (8 sessions)
- Live 1-on-1 over video call
- India & international time zones
- Breathwork & pranayama coaching
- Personalised practice plans
Corporate wellness days, school programmes, retreats and competitive coaching are quoted individually — message for a custom quote.
Where I teach
In studios, schools
and on the sand.
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2025 — Present
Yoga Teacher
Jyan Vikas High School, Porvorim
Foundational yoga for students of classes 1 to 5.
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2024 — Present
Yoga Teacher
Mary Immaculate Girls High School, Panaji
Yoga curriculum for classes 1 through 7.
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2024 — Present
Competitive Yoga Coach
P.M. Shri Govt High School
Training for State Level competitions. Students secured gold medals (U-11) under this programme.
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2023 — Present
Yoga Teacher
Navug Niketan High School, Candolim
Comprehensive yoga programme for classes 1 to 10.
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Ongoing
Private & Online Coaching
Across India & Internationally
1-on-1 sessions tailored to individual goals — weight loss, flexibility, strength, breathwork.
Retreats & collaborations
Bringing yoga beyond the studio.
Brand retreat
Skaya Retreat, Rishikesh
A curated wellness retreat in collaboration with Skaya — combining yoga, sound healing and meditation in the spiritual heart of yoga.
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- Participants
- Rishikesh
- Location
Weekly community
Sunday Beach Sessions
Open-air group practice held on the beaches of Goa every Sunday — a community ritual blending breath, movement and the sea.
- 18 — 20
- Avg participants
- Weekly
- Cadence
Beyond the group class
Curated for individuals and teams.
1-on-1 at Home or Garden
Tailored private sessions designed around personal goals — flexibility, weight loss, breathwork or healing. Private sessions are available for women and married couples only.
Corporate Wellness
Rooftop pranayama, desk-release flows and wellness days that bring calm and focus to your team.
Online Coaching
Live 1-on-1 coaching across India and internationally — yoga that adapts to your space, schedule and intent.
“Yoga that adapts to your space, schedule, and intent.” — Available across Goa · Online sessions worldwide
What students say
Words from the practice.
5.0 rating · 12 Google reviewsAbsolutely love this yoga class in Porvorim! Super peaceful vibes, great teacher and really good guidance. Every session feels refreshing and I always leave feeling lighter and more relaxed. Totally worth it!
It's been more than 3 months since I joined and it has been an amazing experience. My body feels strong, flexible and my mind has become much calmer. Akshata is skillful and friendly — she instructs us about the benefit of every posture we practice, which helps us connect deeper with our body.
Akshata is a wonderful yoga teacher who truly cares about every student. She gives equal attention to everyone, making sure each person feels seen, supported, and comfortable. Her sessions are both calming and energizing. Highly recommend to anyone looking to deepen their yoga journey!
Yoga has helped me to manage and overcome chronic issues like backache, headaches, stress etc. It improves your physical health, reduces stress and you find a moment of peace in your busy life. Joining yoga was one of the best decisions I have made in my life. Hats off to Akshata.
The yoga classes are truly wonderful — very refreshing and calming. I always feel relaxed and energized after every session. The instructor is extremely polite, patient, and encouraging, which makes learning even more enjoyable. It's such a peaceful place to unwind and focus on yourself.
Our yoga instructor is a very good teacher — she tries to give personal attention to all the students. I have observed that she carefully plans each class, making sure that each class is always interesting and beneficial.
Selected moments
The body in motion.
A decade of competition
From the mat to the podium.
- 2025 State Level Yogasana Sports ChampionshipGold — Traditional Yogasana · Silver — Forward Bending · Silver — Artistic Yogasana Gold + 2 Silver
- 2024 4th National Yogasana Sports ChampionshipAmroha, Uttar Pradesh National
- 2023 37th National Games of IndiaGoa · Top 4 Position Top 4
- 2021 1st State Level Yogasana ChampionshipJr. Girls Category · Yogasana Sports Association of Goa Silver
- 2020 1st National Yogasana Sports ChampionshipNational Level Participation National
- 2019 Yoga Demonstrator — International Day of YogaState AYUSH Society Goa · National AYUSH Mission Featured
- 2018 43rd National Yoga Sports ChampionshipPunjab · Also: National Yoga Olympiad, NCERT New Delhi National
- 2017 42nd National Yoga Sports ChampionshipUttar Pradesh · 5th Position 5th Place
- 2015–16 40th & 41st National Yoga ChampionshipsKarnataka & Jharkhand National
Journal
Notes from the mat.
Reflections on breath, practice and healing — written between classes, championships and the sea.
Finding Your Breath: Pranayama for Absolute Beginners
You don’t need to touch your toes to begin. You need to notice one inhale — this is where every practice I teach starts.
Read the post →What a Decade of Competition Taught Me About Practice
I stepped onto my first national stage at eleven. Ten years of podiums and losses later, here is what actually stayed with me.
Read the post →Yoga for Desk Bodies: Undoing the Damage of Sitting
Most pain I see in class doesn’t come from injury — it comes from chairs. Five gentle practices to give your spine its day back.
Read the post →