Meet Cyril Yogi
Cyril Yogi is a traditional Indian yoga teacher rooted in a family lineage of ancestral yoga practice. Beginning his yoga training at an early age under the guidance of his father, he has dedicated his life to learning, practising and sharing traditional yoga.
Since beginning his teaching journey, Cyril Yogi has taken his distinctive approach to yoga beyond India, sharing his practice with students in 23 countries. His teaching brings together traditional Ashtanga and Hatha Yoga, with emphasis on disciplined practice, proper guidance and the practical development of body and mind.
For Cyril Yogi, yoga is not simply a physical exercise. It is a way of developing strength, awareness, discipline and a deeper understanding of oneself through consistent practice.
About Ashtanga Cyril Yoga Institute
Ashtanga Cyril Yoga Institute (ACYI) was established in 1999 with a commitment to preserve and share traditional yoga through disciplined practice and authentic teaching.
The institute offers a structured approach to traditional Ashtanga Yoga, with an emphasis on regular practice, proper guidance and the practical understanding of yoga. Students from different backgrounds and countries are welcome to experience this traditional approach in a clear and accessible way.
Through daily classes, private programs, workshops, retreats and teacher training, ACYI continues to share the practice of yoga while respecting its traditional foundations.
Our Approach to Traditional Yoga
At Ashtanga Cyril Yoga Institute, yoga is approached as a disciplined practice that develops the body, breath and mind together. Our teaching remains rooted in traditional Ashtanga Yoga, while being presented in a clear and practical way for students of different levels and backgrounds.
We place importance on regular practice, correct guidance, conscious breathing, yoga postures, relaxation and meditation. Rather than treating yoga simply as physical exercise, we encourage students to develop awareness, discipline, strength and a deeper understanding of their own practice.
Each student is encouraged to progress gradually, respecting their individual ability while maintaining the traditional foundations of yoga.
Our International Journey
Since beginning his teaching journey, Cyril Yogi has shared traditional yoga with students in 23 countries across different parts of the world. From private programs and yoga camps to workshops and retreats, these international experiences have brought together people from diverse cultures while keeping the practice rooted in its traditional foundations.
Today, this journey continues with a vision of sharing traditional yoga across all 195 countries of the world — one country, one group and one practice at a time.
23 Countries Completed • 172 More to Go
Our Teaching Philosophy
Cyril Yogi’s teaching is rooted in traditional yoga, disciplined practice and personal guidance. He believes that yoga should be learned through consistent practice, proper understanding and gradual progress rather than being treated simply as physical exercise.
Each student is encouraged to develop according to their own ability, while respecting the traditional foundations of the practice. The same principles guide daily classes, private sessions, workshops and teacher training — with emphasis on awareness, discipline, correct practice and a deeper understanding of yoga.
Begin Your Yoga Journey
Whether you are beginning your practice or deepening an established one, we welcome you to explore traditional yoga with Ashtanga Cyril Yoga Institute.