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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 Spore (E-RYT 500, NASM-CPT) has taught at Aham Yoga since 2018 in a variety of styles including yoga therapeutics, all-levels, hatha-vinyasa, yin, restorative, meditation and pranayama. Drawing on contemporary tools and ancient wisdom, she instructs with calm precision clarity, adapting the practice to the individual.
As a Yoga Medicine Therapeutic Specialist, she works 1:1 with students navigating injury, pregnancy, persistent pain and neurodivergence, often on referral from their providers. Her yoga classes suit beginners and experienced students, and those seeking strength, mobility and therapeutic support.
Teacher
Swaroopa offers a balanced approach to yoga and Ayurveda, meeting students with practices that support both energy and ease. Her classes weave together energizing asanas to build strength and vitality, mindful pranayama to cultivate awareness and steadiness, and restorative practices that invite the body and mind to slow down and reset.
She brings Ayurvedic wisdom into practical, everyday choices, helping students develop a deeper understanding of what they need to feel more balanced, nourished, and grounded.
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
Witnessing her students' confidence, strength, and enthusiasm for yoga grow serves as a driving purpose for Sahana as a teacher. With a focus on full-spectrum, and beginner-friendly to moderate flow classes, she encourages students to explore variations of asana, develop a steady rhythm in practice, and cultivate moments of personal reflection.
Alongside teaching Asana, Sahana continues to pursue immersive yoga studies with Arundhati Baitmangalkar. She is excited to keep learning and enhancing her skills as a teacher to support her students' journeys in yoga - both on and off the mat!
Teacher
Nimisha Gera is a dedicated yoga practitioner and teacher offering an authentic practice to students of all levels. She meets each student where they are, offering careful adjustments and encouragement to support safe, steady progress.
She has been teaching yoga since early 2020, working with students ranging from beginners and expecting mothers to experienced practitioners looking to grow their practice. Her classes blend awareness, strength, and ease and are designed to leave students feeling physically energized and mentally rejuvenated.
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 teaches adaptable and foundational yoga for all levels, beginners, and prenatal students. Students can expect to be guided through a mindful and intentional sequence informed by over 8 years of teaching experience.
In addition to her 200-hour training, she has completed Pranayama and Restorative training at Aham Yoga that inform her approach to teaching asana. She creates a space where people can experience feeling grounded yet lighter through asana.
Teacher
Tong teaches Level 1-3, prenatal, and postpartum yoga in English and Mandarin. Her compassionate, student-centered approach connects breath with movement, flow with control, and stretch with strength.
Drawing from 13+ years of practice and 4+ years of teaching, she helps students build strong foundations, strength, balance, and body awareness. Her Level 2 classes explore stronger flows and peak poses, while her prenatal classes focus on posture, stability, breath, restorative practices, and stamina throughout pregnancy. Tong believes yoga goes beyond the physical practice and hopes students leave feeling grounded, reset, and replenished.
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.