Welcome to
Tara Mitra Yoga School
where sincere seekers and teachers come to study yoga—live, online, rooted in tradition
About Tara Mitra Yoga School
Founded with a deep respect for lineage and authenticity, our platform offers teachings in Ashtanga Yoga and Yoga Therapy, Vedic Philosophy, Sacred Texts, Chanting, Pranayama, Anatomy, and Ayurveda. We’re here to make this profound knowledge accessible to all without diluting its essence because we believe everyone should have the opportunity to benefit from it.
More than just a school, we are a global community of dedicated practitioners and authentic teachers — scholars and health professionals committed to preserving yoga’s integrity while bridging it with modern understanding. Our grounded and expansive approach combines traditional practice with real-world relevance, fostering a sense of connection and belonging among our members.
Whether deepening your path or sharing the practice with others, TMY School is a catalyst for transformation from the inside out. We believe yoga is a lifelong journey of healing, self-discovery, and service — and we’re here to empower and inspire you on that path.
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Practice at your Own Pace
Traditional Yoga Teaching
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Meet Your Teachers
Tara Mitra
Ashtanga Level 2, Certified Yoga Therapist and Vedic Chanting
Tara Mitra is an internationally esteemed yoga educator and holistic wellness advocate with over three decades of dedicated study and experience. Passionate about wellness, health, and healing – Tara’s mission is to empower fellow practitioners with a deep understanding of both ancient practices and holistic science. Tara’s approach is inspired from her diverse cultural experiences having lived and studied across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Tara began her journey of self-discovery in 1989 seeking to understand herself and the world around her. Over the years she has studied with some of the most respected teachers. Including Tim Miller, R. Sharath, and R. Saraswathi Jois. Her extensive training includes 6 years of daily learning with Certified Ashtanga Yoga Teachers and five transformative years in Mysore, India, where she assisted Saraswati and completed her Level 2 certification in Ashtanga. In 2017, Tara delved deeper into Pranayama with O P Tiwariji at Kaivalyadhama and became a certified Yoga Therapist in the T. Krishnamacharya lineage in 2021.
More About Tara
In 2011, Tara began her study of Sanskrit and Chanting in Berkeley, California. Recognizing the importance of a well-rounded practice, she has invested in years of disciplined practice in Vedic Chanting learning from Menaka Desikachar and Sujaya Issac (senior student of Sri Desikachar). Tara continues to deepen her understanding of the Yoga Sutras with Raghu Ananthanarayanan (direct student of Sri Krishnamacharya & J. Krishnamurthy) and for the last decade she has immersed herself in the study of Vedic Rituals, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Samkhya philosophy with Dr Vigneshwar Bhat. Tara also studies Vastu and Carnatic Music in India and has been a dedicated Vipassana meditator for over 10 years.
Tara has earned several certifications in modern holistic techniques. She is a trained chef who integrates her study of Ayurvedic healing principles into her approach to nutrition and lifestyle. Offering delicious nutrient-rich meals that nourish the body and mind. Tara has also earned certifications in sound healing, Level 1 Reiki, Munay-ki (shamanism), and trauma-informed yoga practices. Her passion for healing doesn’t stop at the physical body. Tara also works hard to contribute to foster peace within our communities. She’s collaborated on several clean-up projects in India over the years and in 2023 she founded the nonprofit ‘Paws&Om’.
With a unique blend of Eastern wisdom and Western practicality, Tara offers a comprehensive approach for aspiring teachers. She is devoted to guiding others through physical, mental, and spiritual growth, through ensuring they preserve the purity of sacred practices while adapting to the needs of the modern world.
Tara Mitra is a mentor dedicated to fostering the next generation to preserve the legacy and traditions within natural healing, yoga
Dr Rob, DC
Gonstead Chiropractor, Yoga Anatomy, and Pranayama Exponent
Dr Rob has always been fascinated with the body and mind and has been a dedicated yoga practitioner for overs 25 years. He first practiced the Iyengar method in the UK, before training in India at Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA), as well as Ashtanga Vinyasa in Mysore under BNS Iyengar in 1999, and later with Pattabhi Jois and Sharath Jois in 2002 and 2003.
As a yoga teacher, he realized very early on that he wanted to truly understand what he was asking people to do with their bodies in postures and if he was actually helping or hurting them. This led to him studying at the Australian College of Natural Therapies, learning various aspects of health as well as receiving diplomas in Bodyworks, Remedial Massage and Sports Injury Therapy. From 2003 to 2005 he studied and assisted at Jag Therapy in Mysore, under the renowned Dr Jag. Here he saw first hand how herbs, manual and yoga therapies could be used to treat patients of all ages with a wide variety of health issues. Dr Rob later went on to run his own chiropractic clinic in Mysore India for over 5 years.
More About Dr Rob
Since then he has devoted his life to studying the body, teaching and providing natural healthcare around the globe. He has been a chiropractor specialized in the Gonstead method for over 14 years. This method is known for its highly effective approach to correcting spinal and joint issues by focusing on relieving nerve pressure and is closely aligned to the philosophy of yoga. He earned his master’s degree from the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic in the United Kingdom and continues to study under the guidance of many renowned Chiropractic Doctors, including Dr Ian Rossborough, as well as regularly attending seminars throughout Europe to further refine his expertise and build his research.
Dr Rob’s passion is to help individuals achieve optimal health, alleviate pain, and prevent invasive surgery when possible. He is the founder of ‘More Than Anatomy’ MTA. This educational platform is dedicated to help yoga teachers truly understand the science behind asana and help refine and deepen the skills of all yoga teachers. In addition to his study and expertise in Chiropractic and yoga, Dr Rob has been a devoted pranayama practitioner of OP Tiwari for over 12 years and continues to visit India regularly to learn under his personal guidance.
Now, he is excited to partner with his wife, Tara Mitra to take part in offering one of the most uniquely immersive and exclusive Yoga Teacher Mentorship programs. Dr Rob is ready to empower the next generation of yoga teachers who are eager to offer quality practices, honour the legacy of tradition and make a positive impact in today’s world with confidence. Learn more about Dr Rob.
Dr Vigneshwar, PhD
Professor of Indic Studies & Sanskrit, Vedic Priest
Vigneshwar is a renowned Vedic scholar and expert on ancient Indian rituals, with deep roots in Karnataka. He earned his Ph.D. in Karma Meemamsa from Karnataka Sanskrit University. Dr Bhat is an authority on Indian philosophy, yoga concepts, the Vedas, and Sanskrit. He has earned prestigious gold medals for his M.A. degrees in Poorvameemamsa Vidwat Uttama and Sahitya Acharya from Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati. As a learned Vedic priest and professor, Dr Bhat has mastered Sauta, Smarta, Tantrik, and Pauranik rituals. His extensive research has led him to author numerous papers and books, contributing valuable insights into ancient Indian scriptures and traditions. Dr Bhat’s scholarly expertise and practical mastery make him an exceptional guide for students seeking to explore the rich roots of spiritual and philosophical teachings in the Vedic tradition.
We are privileged to partner with Dr Bhat in offering our participants such a rare source to tradition and ancient texts.
Dr Padmini, BAMS
Ayurveda Specialist
Padmini is a highly experienced Ayurvedic practitioner with over 13 years of clinical experience.. After studying Ayurveda in Chennai, she was inspired by her teachers to promote health and healing to patients through ancient holistic traditions. Dr Padmini began her career in the villages of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, where she focused on community health before relocating to Mysore in 2007. In Mysore, she actively teaches extensive courses that explore the deep connection between Ayurveda and yoga therapy. Dr Padmini offers both in-person (in Mysore, India) and online courses. Her commitment to keeping traditional Ayurveda and its holistic applications alive continues to inspire those she teaches and treats.
Dr Padmini Ranganathan is dedicated to pass on Ayurvedic principles and wisdom in an accessible manner to those who are ready to transform their yoga teachings to influence far past the yoga mat, and make a difference in the quality of people’s lives and our communities through holistic healthcare.