Anukala Yoga Community

31/12/2025

Dear Anukala Members,

Thank you again for your support across 2025, it has been lovely to retain those that have been with me since the start and meet and get to know those new faces who have joined over the last 12 months.

As some may be already aware, I will be heading back to India in 2026. There is no fixed date, but I’m aiming for around the middle of the year which will give us, roughly, 6 more months together. I hope that you will continue to support the classes until then, and of course there is always social media and various other channels to keep in touch nowadays, so I can still answer questions and continue to support you in your personal Yoga practice even after I depart for the ashram.

There are two changes to the Class Timetable for 2026 with two classes coming to an end. There will no longer be a Monday Morning Yoga class in Rodborough or a Tuesday Evening Yoga Class in Rodborough in the New Year. Tuesday Morning’s Yoga Class and Wednesday Evening’s Yoga Class in Rodborough will continue as normal and hopefully, by joining the two morning and evening classes together, we can enjoy more people in both classes.

Prices are also slightly increasing from the 1st Jan 2026. The ‘Drop-in’ cost for a class will rise from £10 to £13 and the cost for a Loyalty Card (6 classes) will increase from £50 to £65. I apologise for any inconvenience in regard to this matter and hope that it does not deter you from attending in the future.

I wish you every auspiciousness in 2026,

With Love,
Michael

12/12/2025

’Tis the season and with it comes our annual Xmas break. Thank you all for your support throughout 2025 and I look forward to seeing you in 2026! Have a wonderful Christmas & New Year!

01/12/2025

👋 Hi Anukala Members,

Just to inform you all that we have changed venues in Ruscombe, for our Yoga classes and are nicely settling in to our new location, just down the road at, Whiteshill & Ruscombe Village Hall, The Plain, Stroud, GL6 6AB.

Class times remain the same -
Monday: 7pm - 8:30pm
Friday: 9:30am - 11am.

Please keep an eye out for St. Paul’s Church and you’ll find us in the building adjacent. Any difficulties, please give me a call on 07706 027344

My gratitude and thanks to the School Room for their kind support across our years together and we wish them every success in their future endeavours. It is a beautiful building with heaps of character and wonderful memories that you have added to.

Thank you,
Michael

13/09/2025

Drop-in’s Welcome!

Class Timetable [2025]

Monday
Location: Rodborough
The Old Endowed School, Church Place, GL5 3NF
Time: 9:30am - 11:00am

Location: Whiteshill & Ruscombe
The School Room, The Throat, GL6 6DA
Time: 7pm - 8:30pm

Tuesday
Locations: Rodborough
The Old Endowed School, Church Place, GL5 3NF
Time: 9:30am - 11:00am

Locations: Rodborough
The Old Endowed School, Church Place, GL5 3NF
Time: 7pm - 8:30pm

Wednesday
Locations: Rodborough
The Old Endowed School, Church Place, GL5 3NF
Time: 7pm - 8:30pm

Friday
Location: Whiteshill & Ruscombe
The School Room, The Throat, GL6 6DA
Time: 9:30am - 11:00am

Anukala Yoga Community
07706027344
anukala_yoga@outlook.com

02/09/2025

Back to Yoga!
Now is a time for new beginnings and personal growth.

Join us in our Hatha Yoga classes in Stroud to improve your physical health, mental balance and overall experience of life.

Book a class at: www.anukalayoga.com
Email: hello@anukalayoga.com
Or call Michael: 07706027344

Anukala Yoga Community (AYC) is your comprehensive source for all things Yoga, delivering relevant Yogic methods and Eastern philosophy to modern practitioners.

09/08/2025

NEW BATCH ARRIVED!!
Anukala’s Loyalty Cards are back in stock.

- Save yourself £10 (6 classes for £50).
- Valid for 3 months
- Can be used for any Yoga class at all locations.

Ask Michael for more information.

05/08/2025

A devastating flash flood, triggered by non-stop rainfall, has caused immense damage to Dharali and the villages that surround it. Our prayers are with every one living in the area, those who have been affected and India as a whole.

May the Lord have mercy and allow those stuck to be rescued with no further loss of life.

I hope that all members of Anukala Yoga Community living in the Uttarakhand and who have family in the area are safe, as well as their loved ones. You are in our thoughts.

God Bless You All.
Jai Mahadev

04/08/2025

śodhana (शोधन) means purification, cleansing, or refining and in this pranayam the practice purifies the channels (Nadis) that our energy travels through in our sūkṣma śarīra (Subtle body).
This in turn, balances hormones, improves the functioning of the respiratory system and enhances our capability to draw in more oxygen, leading to greater peace of mind and well-being.

21/07/2025

Learn and practice Yoga from the comfort of your own home.

1:2:1 classes are perfect for busy people who find it hard to attend a group class due to other commitments, feel anxious about practicing in front of others, or would like to progress further in their personal practice, but at their own pace.

In your 1:2:1 we will learn Yogasanas (Yoga postures), Pranayam (Breathwork methods), Meditation techniques and their underpinning Yogic philosophy. All individually tailored to meet your specific needs and goals with ongoing support and guidance.

Location: Stroud and its surrounding area.
£30 per 1hr session

Call Michael on 07706027344 to check availability!
anukala_yoga@outlook.com

01/07/2025

Proper Breathing (Pranayama) connects the body to the solar plexus, where tremendous potential energy is stored. Through various breathing techniques this energy is harnessed for physical and mental rejuvenation.

28/06/2025

26/06/2025

Learning about the life of Saints is a spiritually meritus practice within itself.

The video I’m posting here focusses on the life of Swami Atmananda, a most wonderful embodiment of the Divine, a dear brother disciple to my Guru and a big part of my time spent during those 18-months at Sivananda Ashram.

God Bless anyone who had the good karma to meet such a light in the world and long may Swami Atmananda’s life of renunciation, love and compassion touch the hearts of many future seekers.

The Extraordinary life of Swami Atmananda Saraswati