About
Arya Yoga Studio is an independent online platform. Our approach to the practice is authentic and engaging, as we aim to provide you with an experience that is accessible and that will have you feeling better than when you came in.
Our founder
Nikita Desai currently facilitates all online and in-person offerings. She is a highly sought after yoga practitioner, educator and author who is passionate about promoting the traditions and benefits of authentic yoga to the modern yoga space. As a leading voice on this topic, Nikita has worked with companies from TikTok HQ and BBC to ITV. She has also worked with brands such as Nike and Pangaia. Desai regularly runs workshops globally both online and at festivals. Arya Yoga looks forward to welcoming you with open arms to our inclusive online space.
Our online community
Nikita Desai, known to her online community as @nikyyoga, has cultivated a powerful and engaged presence across social media platforms Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. With thousands of followers around the world, she uses her platforms to share meaningful content that blends traditional yoga philosophy with modern relevance.
Her social channels are more than just a collection of yoga poses - they’re a vibrant space for education, reflection, and connection. Through reels, stories, and honest conversations, Nikita offers insights into the roots of yoga, challenges cultural appropriation in the wellness industry, and encourages inclusive, authentic practice.
A Beginner’s Guide to The Roots of Yoga
Learn how to incorporate traditional yoga into your modern practice – and feel the benefits.
Yoga in its authentic form is focused on inclusivity, inner work and peace. But the yoga that is practised in the Western world has got a little lost along the way…
Join Nikita Desai on her mission to help us understand yoga beyond the physical poses and pricey outfits that we're so familiar with today. Drawing on research and teachings from ancient sources, Desai helps us navigate this complex practice as we learn how to:
- Unpick the problems in modern yoga
- Understand the fundamentals of what yoga is in its truest form
- Explore key yogic texts and gurus to support our learning
- Add in practical elements of traditional yoga to our current practice, both on and off the mat.
A Beginner's Guide to the Roots of Yoga is the essential companion for anyone who wants to practise yoga respectfully and fully.