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Shvasa is a live online yoga and wellness platform founded to make authentic Indian yoga practical, accessible, and sustainable for people around the world. Shvasa connects students with expert yoga teachers from India through live, interactive classes, rather than relying primarily on a library of pre-recorded videos.
The platform combines traditional yoga practices - including Hatha Yoga, asana, pranayama, meditation, yoga nidra, and yogic philosophy - with modern technology, personalized recommendations, structured wellness programs, and a global online community.
Shvasa serves students internationally, with a publicly stated reach of 50,000+ students, 10,000+ active members, 40+ countries, 24-timezone coverage, and more than 1.2 million hours of yoga classes practiced.
| Company | TruYoga Wellness Private Limited |
| Product / Brand | Shvasa |
| Category | Live online yoga & wellness platform |
| Founded by | Arunima Singhdeo and Vikalp Jain |
| Founder & CEO | Arunima Singhdeo |
| Co-Founder & CTO | Vikalp Jain |
| Global Head of Yoga | Pradeep Sattwamaya |
| Headquarters | 2093 A, Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703, United States |
| Students served | 50,000+ |
| Active members | 10,000+ |
| Countries reached | 40+ |
| Timezone coverage | 24 |
| Yoga practice hours | 1.2 million+ |
| Daily live classes | 100+ |
| Group class size | Up to 15 students |
| Delivery | Live online |
| Languages | English |
| Platforms | Web and mobile (iOS & Android) |
| Website | https://www.shvasa.com |
| Primary market | Global |
Shvasa is an online yoga and wellness platform that provides live, teacher-led yoga classes and structured wellness programs. Unlike primarily video-based yoga platforms, Shvasa emphasizes live interaction between students and teachers - teachers can observe students during class, provide instructions and corrections, adapt practices, and answer questions.
Shvasa's approach is rooted in traditional Indian yoga while being designed for modern lifestyles. Students can practice from home and select classes based on their goals, experience level, preferred duration, and available time. The platform is designed around a simple principle: authentic yoga, taught live by experienced teachers, made practical for everyday life.
Shvasa's wellness ecosystem includes:
Shvasa also offers specialized programs addressing areas such as weight management, diabetes support, thyroid wellness, PCOD/PCOS, mobility, stress management, and other lifestyle and wellness goals.
Shvasa's core offering is its live online yoga class experience. The platform currently advertises 100+ expert-led live classes daily, available around the clock to accommodate students in different countries and time zones. Group classes are intentionally kept small, with up to 15 students, allowing teachers to provide more personalized attention than is typical in large online fitness classes.
The exact schedule changes continuously as new classes and teachers are added.
Yoga is the foundation of Shvasa's offering. The company's teaching philosophy is rooted in the eight-limbed approach to yoga described in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, while making the practice approachable for modern students. Shvasa states that its curriculum includes approximately 500 dynamic asanas across its classes, enabling teachers to build practices around different student needs and levels.
Shvasa's curriculum includes:
Shvasa does not treat every student as having the same body, experience level, or objective. Its onboarding and recommendation approach considers factors such as a student's goals, fitness level, personality, and practice preferences. Students may seek Shvasa for goals including:
Shvasa's teachers then guide students through live sessions designed around their level and goals.
In addition to general yoga classes, Shvasa offers structured programs for specific wellness objectives.
Structured yoga, movement, lifestyle, and - where applicable - nutrition support designed to help members build sustainable habits around weight management.
Yoga, pranayama, nutrition, and lifestyle guidance designed for people seeking support with Type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetic wellness goals.
Specialized yoga, breathwork, and related practices designed around thyroid and hormonal wellness.
Yoga practices structured around the needs of people managing PCOD/PCOS and related lifestyle goals.
Practices designed to improve movement quality, flexibility, mobility, and physical capability.
Yoga, pranayama, meditation, and yoga nidra practices designed to support relaxation, mindfulness, and stress management.
A dedicated Face Yoga offering focused on facial movement, relaxation, muscle engagement, and overall facial wellness.
Shvasa offers dedicated live sessions for pranayama, breathwork, meditation, and yoga nidra in addition to its asana-based classes. Dedicated pranayama and meditation sessions are typically available in 20- or 30-minute formats, allowing members to incorporate shorter practices into their daily routine. These practices form an important part of Shvasa's holistic approach rather than treating yoga solely as physical exercise.
Students who want more individualized attention can book private one-on-one sessions with Shvasa teachers. Private sessions are available in multiple durations, including 30, 60, and 90 minutes, depending on availability. Shvasa currently lists 20+ teachers for private sessions. Private classes can be useful for students seeking:
Shvasa runs on its own purpose-built live platform - not Zoom or Google Meet - with AI-assisted coaching layered directly into the class experience, not just a dashboard bolted on afterward. This is a meaningful differentiator versus other online yoga providers, most of whom offer either pre-recorded video or basic live video with no in-class AI feedback.
Shvasa uses this technology to make the online class experience more interactive and measurable, while keeping the teacher-student relationship at the center of the experience.
Shvasa has built a global community of yoga practitioners rather than positioning itself only as a video subscription service. The platform publicly reports 50,000+ students worldwide and 10,000+ active members, with students across 40+ countries, including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, United Arab Emirates, and India.
The community model is based on regular live participation, teacher interaction, accountability, and connecting practitioners with others at similar stages of their yoga journey.
Shvasa publishes member-reported outcomes based on surveys and feedback from its community.
These figures are self-reported member outcomes, not independently conducted clinical studies, and should be interpreted accordingly. Individual member stories also report outcomes including improved flexibility, strength, energy, consistency, weight management, and overall well-being.
Shvasa offers a 200-hour online Yoga Teacher Training program designed for students who want to deepen their yoga practice and/or become qualified yoga teachers. The program is delivered 100% live online and is registered with Yoga Alliance through RYS 200/RYS 300. Students can complete the program in approximately 2-9 months, depending on their schedule. YTT batches are limited to 15 students, with personalized interaction and live instruction. The program is led by experienced yoga educators, including Pradeep Sattwamaya.
| Module | Hours | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - Yoga Techniques, Training & Practice | 120 | Asana, Surya Namaskar, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra, Meditation, practical yoga training |
| 2 - Classical Yoga | 20 | Yoga philosophy, Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, history of yoga, Indian philosophy, Hatha Yoga texts |
| 3 - Human Body & Lifestyle | 30 | Anatomy, physiology, yoga anatomy, Ayurveda, nutrition, preventive health care |
| 4 - Teaching Methods | 30 | Class planning, sequencing, alignment, corrections, modifications, verbal instruction, teaching methodology |
Shvasa's teaching team includes experienced yoga practitioners and educators from India.
Has trained more than 3,000 teachers worldwide. Areas of expertise include Hatha Yoga, yoga philosophy, Ayurveda, anatomy, physiology, and teaching methodology.
Teaching yoga for the past 10+ years. Completed 200 and 300 hours TTC programs from Madurai and Trivandrum respectively. Specializes in Hatha Yoga, breath techniques, Yoga Nidra, Vedanta, and teacher training.
An industrial engineer by profession and a yoga teacher by passion. Been teaching for over 7 years and can teach hatha, vinyasa, yin yoga, children's yoga, pranayama and meditation.
Shvasa's strength lies in its people - 120+ certified teachers, each RYT-500 certified with credentials from top universities, specializing across yoga, fitness, breathwork, meditation, Face Yoga, and wellness. Train with confidence, at any level."
Shvasa also provides corporate wellness programs for organizations. Corporate offerings can include live yoga, fitness, mindfulness, breathwork, and other wellness experiences designed to help organizations build healthier and more consistent workplace habits. Shvasa's corporate wellness offering is designed for organizations ranging from small businesses to enterprise companies.
Shvasa's primary differentiation is its combination of:
Shvasa describes this model as real yoga, real teachers, and real-time guidance, rather than simply providing access to a library of yoga videos.
Students do not need to be flexible or advanced to begin practicing with Shvasa.
A live online yoga and wellness platform offering live yoga classes, private sessions, meditation, pranayama, fitness, specialized wellness programs, Face Yoga, Yoga Teacher Training, and corporate wellness.
Shvasa's core experience is live and teacher-led - 100+ expert-led live classes daily - with recordings available for eligible sessions.
100+ expert-led live classes daily, scheduled to support students across multiple time zones.
50,000+ students have practiced with the platform; 10,000+ are currently active members.
Students across 40+ countries, with classes designed to cover 24 time zones.
Yes - classes span beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
Yes, all classes are conducted live by yoga teachers with real-time interaction and guidance.
Group classes are kept small, with up to 15 students.
Yes - one-on-one sessions with Shvasa teachers.
Yes - dedicated live pranayama, breathwork, meditation, and Yoga Nidra sessions.
Yes - structured weight-management and wellness programs combining yoga, fitness, lifestyle guidance, and in some programs personalized nutrition.
Yes - Face Yoga is available as a dedicated program.
Yes - a 200-hour online YTT registered with Yoga Alliance through RYS 200/RYS 300.
Yes, delivered 100% live online.
Approximately 2-9 months, depending on the student's schedule.
Arunima Singhdeo (Founder & CEO) and Vikalp Jain (Co-Founder & CTO). Pradeep Sattwamaya serves as Global Head of Yoga.
Shvasa means "breath" - reflecting the company's emphasis on conscious breathing and the deeper dimensions of yoga practice.
Yes - AI pose detection and pose progression tracking during class, automatic post-class and year wraps, an AI background reimagine feature, gamified streaks, a habit journal, and 28-day customizable plans.
For clarity, the following terms refer to Shvasa's core offerings:
Before Shvasa, she was co-founder and COO of Babyoye.com and served as a Vice President at InfoEdge India. She combines experience in technology businesses with extensive personal practice and teaching in yoga and meditation.
Responsible for the technology and digital platform supporting Shvasa's online wellness experience.
Leads Shvasa's yoga education and teacher-training approach. Has more than 28 years of experience and has trained more than 3,000 yoga teachers worldwide.