Throughout the ages, Yoga has demonstrated its healing properties for the body, mind and spirit. No matter who you are. No matter where you are in your life. No matter the physical, mental or spiritual challenges you face, you can practice yoga. With dedication and time, you too will experience yoga’s transformative power.
YogaShalaAtlanta.com strives to provide an authentic and pure presentation of Hatha yoga, the yoga of our ancestors under which all forms of physical posture (asana) practices reside. Beyond complementing and elevating your practice with demonstrations of different asanas, the equally important purpose of this website is to facilitate understanding of the philosophy that serves as the foundation of all yoga. Additional resources related to pranayama, Dhyana and shat karma are also presented.
My own personal journey as a yoga practitioner began in 2008 in Nepal. It was there that I commenced the intensive “5 Year Self-Transformation and Leadership Program” of Dr. Yogi Vikasananda. Over the course of this yoga program, I learned the asana, pranayama, dhyana, shat karma, and philosophy of yoga. This extraordinary foundation was built upon with the teachings of Mahabharat. The life changing insights I received over the course of this period led me to a great spiritual awakening, in addition to improving many aspects of my personal life. From here I was initiated into the ancient alternative healing therapy of Reiki by Guruma Kamaleshwari. Under her supervision, I attained Reiki Levels I, II and III.
My spiritual journey continued with a Yoga Alliance Teachers Training followed by a 200-hour Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training in Mysore, India in 2016. From this point forward, yoga has been my personal and professional passion. I taught at various yoga schools and studios in Nepal, and further immersed myself with a 500-hour Yoga Teachers Training.
Yoga has transformed my life. The feelings of joy and contentment are blessings I am compelled to share with others. Believing, as I do, that the spiritual insights offered by yoga improve lives, I know it is possible to make the world a better place. YogaShalaAtlanta.com is my invitation to you to transform your body and your life too.
Namaste
Nabin is the most generous teacher that I have known. He has a unlimited amount of patience, engaging a group of students with differing lifestyles, experience levels and commitment to the practice of YOGA. Even though it is clear that he takes his own practice seriously and is a complete master, he never made those around him feel any judgment for having a different standards or talent levels. He applauded both the novice and the technical expert as if there was no difference, exhibiting the true principles of the Yogi's philosophy. He was consistent in his attitude, encouragement, physical discipline, poses and structured routine of ASTANGA YOGA. He was flexible with the needs of his senior students, never asking them to move into positions that could lead to physical harm while encouraging them to stretch their comfort zone to meet their greatest capacity. He was enthusiastic about his practice, inspiring the youth to participate with abandon, enabling them to develop into their potential and feel accomplished and engaged in the practice. He was respectful to his students as if they were his teachers, recognizing the light of the divine in each. He was truly a pleasure to work with and to be coached by. His genuine warmth, words of encouragement and spirit of unconditional love continue to provide me with encouragement! I highly recommend that you involve yourself with this teacher in whatever training capacity he is offering because your practice will be enriched, your sense of mastery will be expanded and your heart will be more complete. With gratitude , Cynthia
Cynthia Dale Forker: Social Worker
After just one session, I am convinced that Nabin will return me to my Ashtanga practice following a long absence. He is also well versed in the pranyama breathing techniques and I'm excited to include this in my practice. I feel very fortunate to have found him and look forward to our on-going work together. Update 1/27/19: Nabin has turned out to be much more than I could have expected when we first began. Whether its my Ashtanga practice, my pranyama breathwork or overall feeling within my body, Nabin has helped me to surpass where I left off three years ago. Moreover, he is an incredibly kind and gentle soul and the inner peace he radiates has benefited me tremendously. I am so excited to see what new places we venture in the months ahead.
Gregory King: Ashtanga Yoga Practitioner
Nabin is such a wonderful teacher! I took classes with him during a 500 hour YTT at Nepal Yoga Home in Kathmandu. He taught an ashtanga class, as well as a supplementary asana class. His classes were very centered and grounded, as is he. He was so helpful and kind both during and outside of practice, answering any questions we had. He truly exemplifies what a true yogi is, as he strives to embody both the body, mind, and spiritual levels of balance that come with yoga. He is very dedicated, which is seen through his amazing control of his body and mind. He can do some awesome poses too!! I would absolutely, without a doubt, recommend taking classes with him!! :)
Savannah Sapodin: Yoga Teacher
Taking my 500hr YTT classes from Nabin at the Nepal Yoga Home was a really incredible experience. Nabin is such a wonderful being and his sweetness rubs off on everyone who he works with. His knowledge of and dedication to yoga inspired me to be better every day. Nabin is an excellent listener and extremely accommodating. His asana practice is very deep, but when he waxes poetic on the meaning, process, and practice of yoga, one really gets a sense of the depth of what he offers. I cannot recommend a teacher more highly. I look forward to the day that I can learn from him once again. Blessings and Ease!
Alexander Castron: Student of Psychology
Just such a genuine human being who made me get the best out of myself without me knowing . It was a very beautiful and great journey and so glad to have had the opportunity to share the experience with a person like yourself. Thank you for all the guidance and patience and for teaching us such a valuable art in life which will always be one of the most important things in my life . Cheers
Sanjay Singh: MBA student
I had the pleasure of being Nabin’s student in Nepal for a 200hrs teacher certification. He is gentle, kind, encouraging, and has a wonderful energy. I felt comfortable and protected to try challenging asanas under his care and instruction. I also felt completely well and energized after his classes. May you continue to spread your goodness Nabin!
Miki Iwamura: Teacher
Nabin is a class act.
Dave Wiegman: Yoga Studio Owner
I like everything about Nabin’s classes. He is very professional while being very friendly and kind. He takes care about the whole group and lead with a spiritual touch. I would very recommend him for anyone who wants to discover yoga or deepen their practice.
Mariane QD: Spiritual Sanyasin
Nabin was my ashtanga instructor and I received over 20 hours of lessons with him. He was a fantastic teacher, so patient and kind. He has such a sweet demeanor and is a gentle instructor who offers great guidance. He also is incredibly flexible so it's amazing to see what the body can do when it practices yoga asanas for hours and hours every day like Nabin does!
Lily Allen-Duenas: Writer
Thank you Nabin for teaching me ashtanga and Iyengar during my 500h Yoga TTC last year in June, 2017. He is one of the most teachers that I had chance to learn and practice with. He was so kind, responsible and professional not only in teaching but also in daily life, he always helped every one in class to improve their value experience in practicing.
Hieu Tran
Nabin is very talented, professional and kind. It was a pleasure to have him as a teacher. I wish him all the best.
Marina Blecher
Nabin is a wonderful teacher, very attentive, friendly and welcoming! Thanks for everything you taught me and for making me feel so welcome in Nepal Yoga Home! A lasting memory forever. Thank you.
Cheryl Payne
Excellent performance, great knowledge and positive attitude.
Feliciano B
Nabin is an amazing teacher. So patient and positive that he would able to bring the best of you every single day. My practice improve in a tremendous way with him.
Nadia Christobal: Yoga Teacher
He is a very good yoga teacher!
Yuci Tai: Student
His English was good. He was calm and funny. He could show US yogatrix we never can do. I am 66 years old and he showed me with humor.
Olle Anebratt: Yoga practitioner
I was an student of Nabimkumar in 2017 for a29 days is YTT. So the experience was amaizing.
Jose Mari Alba: Yoga Teacher
He was extremely friendly and personable, calm and professional, a kind soul and intelligent as well. He was part of a larger program at the time but was my favorite teacher in the program, he was knowledgeable and clear, excellent on all fronts. I spent a month under his instruction and genuinely have no criticism for him, and I am normally a tough critic.
Conner Martin
I met Nabin in Nepal last year and he was my Ashtanga teacher. In 3 weeks I learned the primary series. He is a professional in yoga, but he's also a beautiful human being. His soul spreads light and love, and this is fundamental to be a yoga teacher. Thanks again Nabin!
Sara Caramella: Yoga Teacher
Nabin is an amazing teacher and an incredible human being. His yoga teachings made me progress so rapidly and efficiently. It is not just his great teaching capabilities but also him as a person and his wonderful positive energy made such a positive impact on my life. I am eternally grateful!
Cass Marie: Artist
Nabin Kumar is a very passionate Yoga Teacher who really embodies the Yogi-lifestyle. He has the ability to see and feel his students needs and reacts to them immediately. With his calm and peaceful nature he gives everyone a comfort feeling.
Ronja Ruzicka: Yoga Teacher
I had Nabin as Ashtanga teacher in Nepal. He was amazingly inspiring. He guided us further into our practice deepening our asanas with loving strength. I recommend his classes with all my heart! Carolina
Carolina Jaurena: Yoga Teacher
Nabin has inspired my yoga journey. I had never practiced Ashtanga before I met him; but his kindness, his heart and his respect for the yogi path changed my own yoga practice. Since then I only practice Ashtanga. It is really important to underline that Nabin is not just a teacher , he is an amazing soul, that inspire through its own behavior and that is what makes him a true yogi. There is non random meeting in life, so I guess I was meant to meet Nabin, and he was meant to introduce me to a whole new adventure, so thank you Nabin 🙏
Cannelle Barrot: Yoga Teacher
Nabin has been the best yoga teacher I've had so far. He's very structured in his teaching technique and very patient. I learned a lot from him during my 200 YTT and am very grateful to have had him as my teacher.
Danielle Davis: Yoga Teacher
I’ve been so lucky to have Nabin as a yoga teacher! He’s so devoted, patient, and he adjusts very well to the rythm of the students. With his help, I’ve been able to greatly improve my practice. I would never have thought I could do a headstand on day, and yet, I managed to achieve it in his class. Thank you so much Nabin for believing in me and welcoming every student as they are !!
Laurence Vaillancourt (Montreal): Social Worker
I’m a beginner in yoga and find so much joy when practicing yoga and also in Nabin’s Reiki sessions. In such a short time I’ve made great improvement with pain management and also controlling stress and anxiety thanks to Nabin. I know I have a long way to go in the practice but I know this will be something I stick with for a lifetime. Nabin is such a sweet and genuine person and is so encouraging. I feel amazingly lucky to have found someone so advanced in yoga to practice with. I highly recommend Nabin to anyone thinking about starting yoga. Namaste
Quin Harris: Yoga student
Upon taking this journey to become a better human and help my body and mind grow spiritually was not an easy choice, it would take practice, patience, and guidance at the very least. I learned from Yoga Guru Nabin in Nepal for a month and a half straight, during his lessons I found myself rejuvenated, inspired and hopeful that this was the right choice for me. The way he teaches and practices is one of the most traditional and awe inspiring forms of yoga I have found. His knowledge of all types of yoga from Hatha, Vinyasa, Iyenger, Meditation and etc. was so wonderful. It can only help you grow and learn, if that’s what you truly wish. The gurus that Nabin has trained with are some of the best in the world, and he has brought it all together to make himself one of the best teachers I have ever met. This is not your typical western yoga philosophy, but it can transition to that if you wish. He cares so much about his own body, mind, and practice that it will surely transfer to his students with ease. Nabin is an outstanding human being that wants to bring the best out of every person he comes in to contact with. If you have the opportunity to learn from him or even take one class, you will leave knowing that he cares about yoga and it’s energy building so much that it can help ones soul, body, and mind become more powerful. In a month and half of personal teaching, he showed me what yoga means to someone who understands all aspects of it. He has become a great mentor and friend! Namskar Nabin
David Horstmann: Yoga Teacher
I've been learning yoga on and off since I was 12 years old and Nabin is without a doubt one of the best teachers I've learned with. I spent a month with him learning yoga and breath work in Nepal. I learned so much within a short period of time and his teaching style is beautiful. He is so patient and gentle in the way he speaks and teaches. He is by far the most skilled yoga teacher I've learned with. Thank you Nabin for everything. You inspire me to keep getting better.
Clara Katsuragi: Yoga Student
During our 500hr teacher training in Nepal Nabin taught us with ease, fun and professionalism. I was able to gain confidence even in difficult poses and learnt so much not only about new poses, but also how to do them in a fluent and healthy approach. If you want to evolve your Yoga practice and have the chance to take classes with Nabin, go for it, you won’t regret it. Best Florian!
Florian Bosenschatz: Yoga practitioner
I have continued my ongoing yoga and mindfulness practice solely with Nambin for about a year and have been amazed with the level of peace his spirit brings me personally. I have practiced with other instructors and also practices alone and have had progress but never this much never. My yoga practice has grown to a level that I wasn't sure was possible and I owe it all to him. He helped me to perfect poses I never thought were possible such as inversions. Personally his services have brought me to a higher level of peace and life balance with the his mindfulness, meditation, and reiki sessions. This has encouraged me to transition my lifestyle to a more balanced one including giving me the courage to enhance my wellness/ life coaching practice with some of his effective techniques. I absolutely genuinely love. Nambin and recommend EVERYONE to practice with him.
Sharika McDonald: Life Coach
Nabin is a living inspiration and a great example for both: the beginners and the experienced Yogis. I wish there were more teachers like him. Keep spreading the Light and making the world a better place... Namaste.
Valeriia Dikh: Yoga Teacher
Yogashala is an amazing sacred, healing and fun place to be. Nabin is an incredible yoga teacher, super attentive to his student's needs and helps to both push you or surrender when necessary.
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