Jakarta Ashtanga Yoga Shala

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The first Certified Ashtanga Shala in Jakarta, with more than 5 years of teaching experience, Nilesh Tiwari began his Ashtanga Yoga journey in Mysore, India, with his teacher Ajay Kumar.

Nilesh's journey to yoga has taken him through myriad philosophical thought systems and practices that fuel his life's passion for practice and learning. He began studying asanas in School and became fascinated by both the rigor and the subtle forms within the Ashtanga Vinyasa system. In Nilesh's classes, participants are encouraged to start "right where they are", laying the foundation for a safe, challenging and fulfilling yoga practice. He understands its challenges and also its accessibility. His teaching style is infused with kindness and humility, simplicity and lightheartedness.

A former athlete, he has a deep interest in the human body combined with keen observation skills and an intuitive hands-on adjustment style. Nilesh strives to create a class environment that is non-intimidating, cheerful, inquisitive and one in which students are encouraged to challenge themselves, and grow with the practice.

Nilesh Tiwari is a certified Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga instructor. He also has been given the title Yoga Acharya - Master of Yoga from the International Sivananda Yoga Vendata Center. Nilesh is recently registered with Yoga Alliance as a member of the Experienced Registered Yoga Teachers (E-RYTs) 500.