Ajinkya Iyer, originally from Mumbai, India, is a long term practitioner of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, with much of his early practice being self-taught. His practice advanced significantly under the guidance of Yogacharya Vijay Kumar of Ashtanga Saadhana in Mysore. The teachings at Shama Yogshala are deeply inspired by Vijay Kumar’s approach of attention to detail and mindful repetition. Ajinkya Iyer combines contemporary teaching techniques with traditional yogic conventions to make each session fulfilling and meaningful. He believes in sharing yoga for the benefit of the community, in a way that transforms the lives of practitioners. His personal journey of self inquiry led him to spend time in Mysore under the guidance of Vijay Kumar to deepen his yoga practice. Following this, he established Shama Yogshala in Manila, dedicating his time and energy to sharing the profound art and science of Yoga in a supportive community environment. Ajinkya Iyer considers himself fortunate to have been exposed to both martial arts and yoga from a young age. He believes this early experience helped him accept and appreciate the teachings and knowledge of Vijay Kumar more deeply.