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About Aham Yoga · Redmond, WA
Thirteen years of authentic, Indian-rooted yoga education — built by a teacher, for real students.
The founder
Arundhati grew up in South India, where yoga wasn’t a class you took, it was simply part of how life was lived. That grounding took shape into something more formal over years spent studying in Mysore and Bangalore, including under senior disciples of B.K.S. Iyengar & other lineages — real, deep learning, not a certificate weekend.
That training is the foundation of everything Arundhati has built since: 20+ years of teaching, a practice defined by precision and respect for a tradition thousands of years old, and a reach that now extends well past Redmond — through Let’s Talk Yoga and teacher trainings that have shaped thousands of instructors around the world. But it started, and still lives, right here in the heart of Redmond.
Our teaching philosophy
Yoga is treated here as a complete practice, not a fitness trend — precise, well-sourced, and taught with real pedagogical rigor. Every teacher at Aham Yoga is trained to that same standard, so whichever class you walk into, you’re getting the real practice, not a diluted version of it.
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Aham Yoga’s story
Aham Yoga didn’t start as a studio. We didn’t open a grand yoga studio and wait for students to come in. It started as one teacher with a dream — Aru, teaching one yoga class at a time. That’s how Aham Yoga was built. By the community.
Students kept coming back, kept asking for more — more classes, more workshops, more depth, more ways to practice and eventually to teach to others. Aham Yoga became a full-service studio because Redmond asked it to, one request at a time.
That’s still how it works today. This is a community-driven studio, built around what students actually need, not around what a franchise template says a yoga studio should offer.
Where you practise
Aham Yoga sits on five acres at the base of Union Hill — deer in the yard, fruit trees in summer, sunrise or sunset waiting for you the moment class ends. Finish your practice and step outside to pick fruit, breathe, and watch the light change. It’s minutes from the hustle of Redmond, but it doesn’t feel like it — you don’t need to board a plane to find a retreat.
Not in Redmond? You don’t have to be. This is the room you join: every class is livestreamed and interactive, so you get the same real teaching and the same attention from wherever you are. You’ll be a part of Aham Yoga from afar.
Visit us
Aham Yoga is on-site during studio hours only. You’re welcome to arrive up to 10 minutes before or after a class — but please note the doors are locked once a class is in session, so plan to arrive on time.
Our team
Nine teachers and a studio manager. Most of them came up through Aham Yoga’s own trainings and stayed to teach where they learned.
Studio Owner / Teacher
Arundhati has been teaching for 20 years. Recognized as one of the most prominent yoga teachers in the country.
Yoga teachers and students look up to her for education, knowledge and guidance. Having trained 1000s of teachers and students, she never forgets to remind you how she started — one student at a time at Aham Yoga. Her classes are accessible, fun and structured. You’ll walk away each time feeling rejuvenated in body, mind & spirit.
Teacher
Srujana strives to communicate that yoga needs discipline and regular practice and not a “yoga body”. Her goal is to make every participant of her classes feel like they’ve accomplished something that day.
Her practice is rooted in the classical yoga practices while specializing in prenatal and restorative yoga. She graduated from Aham Yoga’s 500 hour yoga teacher training & loves giving back. When she isn’t teaching yoga, she enjoys dancing, gardening and playing with her kids.
Teacher
Michelle is a yoga teacher, professional educator, personal trainer, fitness coach, workshop presenter and active community leader. She is also a Yoga Medicine Therapeutic Specialist.
Her private sessions and group classes are engaging and effective. Michelle has completed her 500 Hour Yoga teacher training at Aham Yoga, and is a Certified Personal Trainer with NASM along with other fitness certifications. Michelle is passionate about helping people live and move well and believes that everyone has the ability to access good health with balance and joy.
Teacher
Swaroopa loves creating content on social media with focus on living well and creating inner calm amidst the chaos. She committed to consistent yoga journey in 2020 during the pandemic and hasn’t looked back since!
She completed the 200-hour yoga teacher training as well as the pranayama and restorative yoga teacher trainings with Aham Yoga and now teaches a variety of classes at the studio. When she’s not teaching yoga or managing our social media, she loves spending time in nature and hiking with her family. She also enjoys cooking, baking, DIYs and custom designing clothes with her daughter.
10 years hence and I’ve become a regular.
“The teachers, Srujana, Michelle, and Aru ensure the asana practice is excellent — well-sequenced classes that have noticeably improved my strength and flexibility. But what keeps me coming back is something harder to quantify: my mind feels clearer.”
— Suchitra M.
Teacher
Sahana grew up in Redmond and loves the PNW. Training with Arundhati has given her a strong foundation into immersive studies and has motivated her to continue pursuing yoga with reverence and curiosity.
Having only started a consistent asana practice in 2022, it was evident she has a natural gift to teach yoga! Her goal is to spread yoga awareness in a way that is meaningful, adaptable, and engaging for all. Sahana is also a Bharatanatyam dancer and instructor, art/history enthusiast, and a foodie who loves exploring new cuisines. Her days are spent as a Program Manager in Tech.
Teacher
Nimisha’s yoga journey started in early 2019 when she entered Aham Yoga Studio only because she wanted to participate in a dance audition and felt she could use some help with flexibility. However, little did she know that she would end up falling head over heels for yoga and also go on to become a certified yoga teacher.
She completed her 200HR yoga teacher training from Aham Yoga Studio and has been actively teaching yoga since January 2021 in an effort to share her passion, knowledge and benefits of yoga with others. She is also a full time IT Product Manager and a mom of two little kids.
Teacher
My yoga journey started at Aham Yoga Studio in 2022 when a good friend encouraged me to give it a try. From that first class, I was hooked!
I started noticing how, after a while, my body moved more fluidly, and my breath felt deeper and more intentional. This change sparked my curiosity to dive deeper into the art of yoga, and in December 2024, I completed my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training at Aham Yoga. I am excited to share this practice by teaching classes that bring together movement, breath, and mindfulness in a way that feels good for both body and mind. Outside of yoga — I love to travel, cook and listen to music!
Teacher
Angel enjoys teaching mindfully paced sequences and sharing her knowledge of yoga asana through her classes. Creating individualized body awareness is one of her core values she imparts into each class.
As a student, Angel is enthusiastic about learning all things yoga from asana to philosophy, and has been an RYT-200 since 2018. Outside of yoga, Angel enjoys other forms of movement, including tennis, dance, and strength training.
Teacher
Yoga has been my passion and sanctuary for over 13 years, helping me find calm, strength, and balance through every stage of life. I completed my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training and Pranayama Teacher Training with Arundhati at Aham Yoga, and my Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training with Jennifer More.
I am currently continuing my 300-hour Yoga Teacher program with Aru at Aham Yoga. I teach beginner, all-level, prenatal, and postpartum yoga classes in both English and Mandarin.
Studio Manager
Janessa is your go-to for any questions about your account, memberships, or scheduling. She loves keeping things organized and ensuring everything runs smoothly behind-the-scenes so you can just focus on your yoga practice.
When she’s not sending emails or tidying up our digital spaces, you’ll find her hiking in the forest with her dog, curled up with a good book, or rolling out her mat in a yoga class herself.
Come practice with us
Whether you’re new to yoga, returning after time away, or ready to teach — you’ll find your way in.
All are welcome here.