What People Are Saying About Dharma Yoga ...

"A beautiful Hyde Park studio with exceptional yoga and dharma teachers."
          -- Jeff Davis, yoga teacher and author of Journey from the Center to the Page: Yoga as Muse for Authentic Writing

"Gracefully blends Buddhist meditation techniques with yoga practice. Founded by author and teacher, Keith Kachtick, one of the best spiritual guides I have met."
          --Tom Spencer, PBS Producer and author of Soul of the Garden

"Life-changing yoga taught by caring people in a beautiful studio."
          --Rachel Bailey, Transformational Touch Massage Therapy

"Dharma Yoga's instructors must be the best in Austin. Long after the class concludes you'll feel the work of your practice in your muscles and in your spirit."
          --Susan Briante, poet and UT English professor

"A warm, inviting yoga space with insightful and compassionate instruction grounded in Buddha's teachings along with groovy, inspiring tunes. Dharma Yoga provides Austin with an authentic practice center. Austin is a very lucky town!"
          --Frank Jude Boccio, author of Mindfulness Yoga

"Dharma Yoga strikes the perfect balance between nurturing and challenging yoga. I honestly believe that my life is better since I've been coming to the studio."
          --Heather Frankovis, Austin Chronicle

Welcome

Located in Austin's colorful Hyde Park neighborhood, Dharma Yoga promotes spiritual growth and physical/emotional well-being through asana practice, pranayama (breath work), inspirational music, and meditation. The Sanskrit word Dharma refers to the teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni, the historical Buddha, who lived in India in the 6th century BC; dharma also means "truth" or "the great norm," the cosmic laws underlying the universe. Grounded in a marriage of Buddhism and Sanskrit scriptures (most notably Bhagavad Gita and Patanjali's Yoga Sutras), our daily classes are guided by the belief that yoga and meditation are Awareness-based practices aspiring to union with the Higher Self.

The "Dharma" in Dharma Yoga is generally Tibetan in flavor and application, though we also offer Zen-based workshops and special events. The "Yoga" is inspired by the Jivamukti, Sivananda, and Anusara traditions. All of our classes are taught by certified yoga instructors well-grounded in Sanskrit and Buddhist philosophy, and offer a wide range of accompanying music, chanting, readings, guided meditations, and lots of hands-on assists and adjustments.

Whether new to yoga and the ancient spiritual traditions or a seasoned practitioner, Dharma Yoga of Austin is right for you. Come enjoy our safe, fun, non-competitive classes and meet like-minded folks and, perhaps, even your Self.