Sri Dharma Mittra is a living yoga legend. Born in the Minas Gerais state of Brazil, Dharma began studying Yoga books in his late teens. His intensive study of Patanjali's Ashtanga and Karma Yoga began in 1964 under guru Sri Swami Kailashananda. A celebrated teacher at his guru’s ashram, Dharma left in 1975 and founded one of the early independent schools of yoga in New York City: the Dharma Yoga Center. Since that time, he has taught tens of thousands all over the globe, modeled and created the Master Yoga Chart of 908 Postures, and authored the book ASANAS: 608 Yoga Poses. Sri Dharma continues to disseminate the complete traditional science of Yoga in daily classes and workshops around the world as well as through his Life of a Yogi Teacher Trainings at the Dharma Yoga New York Center.
About Essence of Yoga
Sri Dharma Mittra is a living yoga legend who has distilled the Essence of Yoga into a three-part practice that includes energizing asana, prana-enhancing breath work and yoga nidra, also known as Psychic Sleep.
Charging Practice is a collection of full-length flows that teach you to use the physical asana to direct your awareness inwards. Breath of Life consists of pranayama breathing practices that purify the body and settle the mind. Psychic Sleep is a series of guided meditations where your physical body falls into the deepest state of relaxation while your mind remains fully conscious.
Sri Dharma Mittra has been intensely studying and teaching yoga for over fifty years, and his teachings will not only add depth your yoga practice, but connect you to your inner consciousness, bring radiant health to the body and deep peace to the mind.
Series in this Collection
Explore the transformative power of pranayama, the yogic practice of breath control and energy cultivation. As the fourth limb of yoga, it is essential for enhancing physical vitality and mental clarity. Through deliberate breathing practices, you’ll purify your body, oxygenate your blood, and harmonize your mind, allowing you to access inner bliss and heightened awareness. By mastering the rhythm of the breath, you’ll not only control the body’s energy but also deepen your connection to your physical practice and the world around you.
In this series, you will:
- Calm your mind and relieve stress
- Increase your energy and vitality through breathwork
- Feel a deep connection to yourself and the world around you
Tap into the power of deep rest and inner exploration with psychic sleep, also known as yoga nidra. This practice allows your body to reach the deepest state of relaxation while keeping your mind fully conscious, offering the restorative benefits of sleep without the need to fully drift off. As you progress through each practice, you’ll systematically relax each part of your body, turning your focus inward to connect with your true self. This state of conscious rest will leave you feeling mentally and physically rejuvenated, providing a unique opportunity for profound relaxation and personal growth.
In this series, you will:
- Experience the rejuvenating benefits of deep rest and relaxation while remaining fully conscious
- Enhance mental clarity and self-awareness through guided inner exploration
- Feel physically and mentally refreshed, recharged, and restored after each session
Charging Practice is a transformative yoga series that blends self-exploration and mental concentration, two essential pillars of Dharma Yoga. Guided by the wisdom of Sri Dharma Mittra, a living yoga legend with over fifty years of experience, this advanced series offers powerful 60-minute flows that merge asana, breathwork, and meditation. Through each practice, you will cultivate inner awareness, enhance concentration, and experience the energizing effects of slow-moving sequences and long-held poses while focusing on the Trikuti (third eye) for deeper spiritual connection.
In this series, you will:
- Strengthen both body and mind through guided asana, breath, and meditation
- Cultivate mental focus and spiritual energy with slow-moving, intentional flows
- End each practice feeling calm, energized, and spiritually inspired