~ Welcome to Ananda ~

Awaken Your Inner Bliss Through Yoga

A gentle sanctuary where ancient wisdom meets modern wellness. Breathe deeper, move softer, and rediscover the stillness already within you.

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~ Find Your Flow ~

Where Stillness Meets Strength

Every breath is a homecoming. Every posture, a conversation with yourself. Step onto the mat and meet the version of you that's already whole.

Our Philosophy
~ Join Our Sangha ~

Practice With Intention, Grow Together

From first-timers to seasoned yogis, our welcoming community holds space for every breath of your journey. Come as you are — leave a little lighter.

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12+ Years Teaching
2.5K Happy Students
15+ Expert Teachers
30+ Weekly Classes
About Ananda
12+ Years of Blissful Practice
About Ananda

A Gentle Path Toward Wholeness

Ananda means pure, unconditioned joy — the bliss that lives beneath the noise of daily life. Our studio exists to help you remember that you already carry it within you.

  • Small-group classes that feel personal, never performative
  • Certified teachers trained in traditional and therapeutic lineages
  • Bright, calming studios designed for deep rest and movement
  • Flexible pricing — first session always on us
Founder
Dr. Ishani Rao
Founder & Lead Teacher
Our Programs

Class Packages Tailored to You

From gentle beginnings to advanced practice, every journey is met with patience, intention and soulful guidance.

Hatha Beginner
60 min Max 12 3x/week

Hatha Foundations

Slow, deliberate postures that build strength, flexibility, and body awareness from the ground up.

$89 / month
Vinyasa Intermediate
75 min Max 10 4x/week

Vinyasa Flow

Dynamic breath-led sequencing with space for quiet introspection and subtle body refinement.

$119 / month
Yin All Levels
90 min Max 14 3x/week

Yin & Restore

Long-held poses that melt into deep connective tissue — surrender, spaciousness, soft release.

$99 / month
Prenatal Prenatal
60 min Max 8 2x/week

Prenatal Nurture

A softly held space for expecting mothers — connect with your changing body and your little one.

$109 / month
Power Yoga Advanced
75 min Max 10 3x/week

Power Ashtanga

The traditional self-led sequence — memorize, move with breath, build an unshakeable personal practice.

$139 / month
Meditation Open
45 min Max 16 Daily

Meditation & Pranayama

Sit, breathe, arrive. Guided sessions to quiet the mind and awaken steady inner clarity.

$69 / month
Why Choose Us

A Practice That Meets You Where You Are

We believe yoga is a coming-home — not a performance. Here's what makes the Ananda experience different.

Rooted in Tradition

Honoring classical Hatha, Vinyasa and Yin lineages — thoughtfully adapted for modern bodies.

Warm & Welcoming

No judgment, no perfection — just kind people supporting each other's practice, one breath at a time.

Holistic Wellness

More than asana — we weave breath, meditation and mindful living into one complete path.

Why Ananda
Practice with
intention ❋
Meet Our Guides

Teachers Who Hold Space

Each of our certified instructors brings depth, kindness and presence to every class.

Teacher

Dr. Ishani Rao

Founder · E-RYT 500
Teacher

Thomas Blake

Vinyasa Lead · RYT 500
Teacher

Amara Chen

Yin & Restore · RYT 300
Teacher

Arjun Mehra

Ashtanga · Meditation
Stories from the Mat

Voices of Our Sangha

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"Ananda isn't just a yoga studio — it's a gentle homecoming. Ishani's teaching gave me tools to meet my anxiety with compassion rather than fear."

Student
Nadia Patel
Member since 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"I came for the physical practice and stayed for everything else. The teachers here don't just lead classes — they hold space for transformation."

Student
James Whitfield
Member since 2020
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"After decades of running, yoga here healed my back and my restless mind. I'm 62 and feel stronger and calmer than I did at 40. A true gift."

Student
Margaret Shen
Member since 2018
Your First Class Is On Us

Step onto the mat.
Your journey begins today.

No experience needed. No special clothes required. Just bring yourself — we'll take care of the rest.

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Or call us directly +1 (416) 721-7228