# Agastya Yoga School

> Traditional Hatha and Ashtanga yoga school in New Delhi, India, founded and led by Acharya Lokesh (Vadadi Lokesh). Private classes at home in Delhi, live online classes worldwide in English, retreats in Rishikesh, and The Agastya Method PDF guides from his handbook.

## Key facts
- Teacher: Acharya Lokesh (Vadadi Lokesh), Ashtanga yoga sadhak, trained under his guru Shri Amit Sharma; practising since 1992 (taekwondo 3rd-degree black belt, represented India, Indian team coach three times); Bachelor's and Master's in yoga.
- Method: assessment first (free trial session), then asana by families, pranayama and shatkarma, then the five koshas. Each posture taught in four parts: technique, awareness, benefits, precautions.
- Handbook: Yogasana for Intermediates, Book 2 (Agastya Yoga School, 2022), YCB Level 2 syllabus; re-edited as The Agastya Method.
- Free first session; private classes at home in Delhi or online. Contact: WhatsApp +91 95820 10583, agastyayogaschool2017@gmail.com.
- Next retreat: Rishikesh, 28 November to 1 December 2026, 4 days / 3 nights, 15 seats, Residency White Flower near Laxman Jhula, from $176.
- Guides (PDF, instant download): The Lotus Series $19; Forward Bends & Twists $19; Back Bends $19; Inversions $19; Standing & Seated Balances $19; Arm Balances $19; Breath & Cleansing $19; The Yogic Body $19; The Agastya Method $39; The Complete Library $59.

## Pages
- [The method](https://agastyayogaschool.com/method/): how Acharya Lokesh teaches.
- [52 asanas](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/): technique, awareness, benefits and precautions of every intermediate posture.
- [Philosophy](https://agastyayogaschool.com/philosophy/): Panchakosha, Pancha Mahabhuta, the five pranas.
- [Pranayama](https://agastyayogaschool.com/pranayama/): Nadi Shodhana, the eight kumbhakas, shatkarma.
- [Programmes](https://agastyayogaschool.com/programmes/) and [Made for you](https://agastyayogaschool.com/custom/): live coaching at home in Delhi or online.
- [Private yoga classes in Delhi](https://agastyayogaschool.com/private-yoga-classes-delhi/), [Online yoga classes](https://agastyayogaschool.com/online-yoga-classes/).
- [Rishikesh retreat](https://agastyayogaschool.com/retreats/rishikesh/).
- [Library](https://agastyayogaschool.com/library/): The Agastya Method PDF guides.
- [Acharya Lokesh](https://agastyayogaschool.com/acharya-lokesh/).

## Asanas
- [Matsyasana (Fish pose)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/matsyasana/)
- [Gupta Padmasana (Hidden lotus pose)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/gupta-padmasana/)
- [Tolangulasana (Weighing-scale pose)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/tolangulasana/)
- [Uthita Padmasana (Raised lotus pose)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/uthita-padmasana/)
- [Baddha Padmasana (Bound lotus pose)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/baddha-padmasana/)
- [Padma Sarvangasana (Lotus shoulder stand)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/padma-sarvangasana/)
- [Padma Halasana (Lotus plough pose)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/padma-halasana/)
- [Kukkutasana (Rooster pose)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/kukkutasana/)
- [Garbhasana (Embryo pose)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/garbhasana/)
- [Simhasana (Lion pose)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/simhasana/)
- [Saithalyasana (Seated relaxing bend)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/saithalyasana/)
- [Pada Prasar Paschimottanasana (Legs-spread back stretch)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/pada-prasar-paschimottanasana/)
- [Ardha Padma Paschimottanasana (Half-lotus forward bend)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/ardha-padma-paschimottanasana/)
- [Hasta Pada Angusthasana (Lying hand-to-big-toe pose)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/hasta-pada-angusthasana/)
- [Meru Akarshanasana (Spinal-bending side pose)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/meru-akarshanasana/)
- [Sirsha Angusthasana (Head-to-big-toe pose)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/sirsha-angusthasana/)
- [Utthita Janu Sirshasana (Standing head-to-knee pose)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/utthita-janu-sirshasana/)
- [Eka Padottanasana (One-leg raised stretch)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/eka-padottanasana/)
- [Meru Wakrasana (Spinal twist)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/meru-wakrasana/)
- [Parivritta Janu Sirsasana (Revolved head-to-knee pose)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/parivritta-janu-sirsasana/)
- [Tiryaka Bhujangasana (Twisting cobra)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/tiryaka-bhujangasana/)
- [Poorna Bhujangasana (Full cobra pose)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/poorna-bhujangasana/)
- [Ardha Chandrasana (Half-moon pose (variations 1 and 2))](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/ardha-chandrasana/)
- [Utthan Pristhasana (Lizard pose)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/utthan-pristhasana/)
- [Poorva Halasana (Preliminary plough pose)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/poorva-halasana/)
- [Bhumi Pada Mastakasana (Half headstand)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/bhumi-pada-mastakasana/)
- [Moordhasana (Crown-of-the-head pose)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/moordhasana/)
- [Niralamba Sirsasana (Unsupported headstand)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/niralamba-sirsasana/)
- [Kapali Asana (Kapali pose and two variations)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/kapali-asana/)
- [Oordhwa Padmasana / Padma Sirshasana (Lotus in headstand)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/padma-sirshasana/)
- [Garudasana (Eagle pose)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/garudasana/)
- [Tandavasana (Shiva's dance pose)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/tandavasana/)
- [Natarajasana (Lord of the dance pose)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/natarajasana/)
- [Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana (Standing hand-to-big-toe pose)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/utthita-hasta-padangusthasana/)
- [Merudandasana (variation 2) (Spine balance)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/merudandasana/)
- [Niralamba Paschimottanasana (Unsupported back stretch)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/niralamba-paschimottanasana/)
- [Ardha Padma Padottanasana (Half-lotus leg-raise balance)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/ardha-padma-padottanasana/)
- [Vatayanasana (Horse pose)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/vatayanasana/)
- [Eka Padasana (One-foot pose)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/eka-padasana/)
- [Bakasana (standing) (Standing crane)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/bakasana-standing/)
- [Eka Hasta Bhujasana (Elephant's trunk pose)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/eka-hasta-bhujasana/)
- [Dwi Hasta Bhujasana (Two-arm balance)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/dwi-hasta-bhujasana/)
- [Brahmacharyasana (Celibate's pose)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/brahmacharyasana/)
- [Baka Dhyanasana (Crane (crow) pose)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/baka-dhyanasana/)
- [Eka Pada Bakasana (One-legged crane)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/eka-pada-bakasana/)
- [Parsva Bakasana (Side crane)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/parsva-bakasana/)
- [Eka Pada Koundinyasana 1 and 2 (Pose dedicated to the sage Koundinya)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/eka-pada-koundinyasana/)
- [Maksikanagasana (Dragonfly pose)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/maksikanagasana/)
- [Astavakrasana (Eight-angle pose)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/astavakrasana/)
- [Mayurasana (Peacock pose)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/mayurasana/)
- [Pincha Mayurasana (Feathered peacock (forearm balance))](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/pincha-mayurasana/)
- [Vrischikasana (Scorpion pose)](https://agastyayogaschool.com/asanas/vrischikasana/)