A members' circle · Navi Mumbai

yujkalpa

युज्कल्प sanskrit

A circle, not a class. Step in, and stay a while. Transform within. Heal beyond.

17 teachers vetted 1,247 students in the network 8 neighbourhoods covered
i etymology
yuj युज्
to yoke. to bind. to draw two things into one. the root from which the word yoga first drew breath.
kalpa कल्प
an age. an aeon. a span of time so wide it holds a life. and, more quietly: a vow that lasts as long as you choose to keep it.

Together: a long, devoted union. Not a thing you do, but a way of life.

ii the four pillars

Inside the circle.

Four anchors across the year. Steady enough to build a practice on. Open enough to keep it alive.

i.

The Practice.

Every day, hybrid in the studio or live online, always a real teacher. The same faces, the same hour, until the practice becomes a habit instead of a hope. Asana, pranayama, the long sit. This is where the quiet work gets done, and where it starts to show.

Daily · the circle steadies
ii.

The Gathering.

Once a week the room turns into something else. One evening it hums with healing sounds, another it smells of herbs on the stove. A therapy for the knot you cannot name. A workshop for the question you keep asking. And when something rare drifts our way, we make room for it.

Weekly · the circle specializes
iii.

The Masters.

Every other week the practice lifts its eyes from the mat. A teaching on how to live, less a set of rules than a way of seeing, the kind of thing you turn over for days. Slowly, almost without noticing, it begins to soften and reshape the person you are.

Fortnightly · the circle widens
iv.

The Farm.

Four times a year the circle leaves the city for three slow nights. Cozy in winter, green in spring, drenched and laughing through the monsoon, gathered close at harvest. Mornings in the meditation hall, meals straight from the garden, afternoons that wander to the orchard and the stream. You come back lighter, and it stays with you.

Seasonal · the circle deepens
iii the founders

Anchored by three.

Rekha, Rakesh, and Anuja built Yujkalpa from a decade of quiet introductions: a circle, a farm, and a name for the work they were already doing.

Anuja

Anuja Kulkarni

Anuja is certified by the Ministry of Ayush Yoga Certification Board, and fluent across Hatha, Vinyasa, Iyengar, and the older traditional flow. A PhD in the making. She takes a problem apart with her own hands before she hands it to anyone. Good is never quite good enough. She raises the bar.

Rakesh

Rakesh Patil

Rakesh came up through the army and brought the habit with him: early mornings, steady drills, a body that does what it is told. He teaches at the advanced edge, techniques that ask for real fitness, strength and breath under load. He sounds the post.

Rekha

Rekha Ubale

Rekha teaches Vipassana, meditation and kriya yoga, continually widening her practice into sound healing, naturopathy and more. Warm and homely, she has a gift for speaking that lands softly and stays with you. People who meet her feel drawn in, held, somehow already known. She holds the circle.

Also on the circle

Chaitra creative head

The youngest yoga instructor on the circle, and the eye behind it. Chaitra holds the photographs, the feed, the colour and light of every gathering, the small things that decide how a place feels the moment you walk in. She gives it its glow.

iv the place · roha, raigad

The farm, two hours out.

· fourteen acres of quiet.
· a kitchen that grows what it cooks.
· a meditation hall built of earth.
· a seat on the stones, the stream running under.
· a sky you forgot existed.
100km
Vashi to Roha, two hours through the Western Ghats.
14 acres
Orchards, paddy, a kitchen garden, a hall, a pond.
14 beds
Small enough to know everyone by the second morning.
v voices

In their words.

🙏 Om Bhur Bhuvah Swaha 🙏 Our society member Mrs. Rekha Ubale, who teaches yoga in our building, has truly been like a blessing for me. My lower back nerve was stuck and I could not even stand or walk properly. When I went to yoga, Rekha madam helped me with full dedication — massage, yoga oil, correct exercises, everything with a pure heart. Because of her effort, in just two days I started standing and walking normally again, without going to the hospital. It really felt like God helped me through her. Thank you Rekha madam 🙏🧘‍♀️ Everyone should join her yoga sessions.
Jayashree Vani
Hey myself vrushali kishor kulkarni,its almost 3 month i am practicing yoga .my main concern was lossing weight i have lost some inches besides that some health issues such as sinus frequent headache got cured because of vairous breathing exercises. I am MPSC aspirant i feel anxious and stressed every now and then but meditation and relaxation practices is helping me to stay calm . I feel positive effects on my body . Thanks a bunch Anuja kulkarni ❣️ you are the best
Vrushali Kulkarni
Hello, my name is Vaishali Rajendra, and I am a businesswoman. I am truly grateful to be a part of your yoga class. I have experienced a wonderful positive change in my body and overall well-being. My weight has reduced, and my body has become much more flexible.
Vaishali Rajendra · Businesswoman
I want to share something with you all. Today morning when I came for yoga, I was not feeling well, body pain and fever. Some of you might have noticed I couldn't complete any aasan. But after the session, I spent a little time with Rekhaji and something magical happened. By the time I reached home, within 15 minutes I was feeling perfectly normal – no tablet, no rest needed, and I could continue my daily work. It made me realize how someone's positive aura can instantly change your mindset. Thank you so much Rekhaji. Grateful to be your shishya
Sayli Vani · Creative media artist
A few good experiences to share@Yoga: Badrinath I wish to share a few subjective achievements and feelings. I wish others also to share some these few days: 1. Vajrasan was very difficult earlier & now with ease, I could do upto 5 minutes. 2. Sulabh Halasan & Bhujangasan were putting stress on my stomach muscles earlier, now gone & can do with calm & cool way. 3. Prannadhara has become a very relaxing asan, giving mental peace. Breathing too is stretched to 2/3 cycles a minute, from 10/12. 4. Kapalbhati, with 8x10 cycle is NOW normal and doable, from earlier stressful at 30 even!! 5. Pavan muktasan & Aswa mudra kriya are showing body bend and muscle holding, found extremely useful. 6. Complete exhale - chest up - and breathe, feeling ribs, ( asan name forgotten) is amazing now!! 7. And Finally, there is more and more of Chaitanyasan, (with self instruction itself) before even teacher says.... And feeling the deep bliss!! Thanq Rekha ji... Rakesh... And all dedicated teachers & participants for this newfound vigor... 🙏🙏
Thank you so much to all the teachers, it was my bliss full fortune that I got best best teachers who took efforts behind every student . I would truly say this journey of may was a total transformation month i would like to share my experience starting of this course I was anxious panic person , I use to have breathing and cough related issues but. With this course I would really say I was bless i am now more calm I don't get panic easily my cough issues has get good and the person who with cough get breath less after climbing at height from this I was able to climb pratapgarh I can proudly say yog is the only way to get cure then medicine it's been most fruitful month for me so much thanku to all of you to encourage and giving your most aspiring guidance to us thanku for all your wonderful guidance and support thankyou so much ✨✨
Today's key learnings(28/5/25): Badrinath 1. Rekha ji spoke in detail about activating energy centre's in the body called "Chakras". 2. She dwelled deep into Kumbhak prakriya, whereby the trapped inhaled air reaches from bottom to top and how the spark occurs in upper half! 3. The three kriyas Moolbandh, Ujjayi & locking nostrils gave a super new experience. 4. Rakesh ji demonstrated "Uddiyana Bandha" stomach muscle control in a perfect way. 5. And kapabhati went upto 100 & 110 strokes effortlessly. A fabulous feeling thereafter!!
Dear Rekha ji & team of dedicated teachers.... Today is a superb session of Prandhara, parvatasan with many other Asans, Omkar in continuum & chaitanyasan!! Weather too is congenial, and we attained another day of bliss.... Request the participants, not to miss the few sessions left... 🙏🙏
It was a great experience of this yoga summer course. Yoga is very beneficial for our body and mind but this time i experience it with my soul. Thank you to all the teachers for your wonderful guidance and support. Thank you🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you all the teachers of YVN for all the yog gyan and support. Which consciously conserved our Mind Body and Soul has made our journey beautiful 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 I would also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the teachers for their patient guidance throughout this one-month journey of yoga practice. The 1.5 hours each morning were truly rejuvenating and will surely have a lasting positive impact.
Thank you YVN & all the teachers for organizing yoga camp. I attended only for few days and still feel the positive changes due to breatheing & other yoga stretches. Thank you so much, teachers are really amazing & helpfully ! ! Looking forward for more such camps.
Dear all yoga teachers thankful for the teachings and guidance received. We learned various yoga practices including Omkar, Nadi shodhan, Pranyam, Dhyan Dharna. These practices can contribute to physical mental, emotional well-being. Thanks once again 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Your words & kriyas are motivating & inspiring.... Beyond our prigramme!! We shall participate n spk!! Good day to all participants & Yoga teachers... 💐💐
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Badrinath · CEO
Hi, My name is Ashlesha Sangmuly I am a working professional, I have joined this yoga session for increasing my flexibility and improving my breathing technique so as to overall improvement of my health.. it's been 4 months since I have joined and I can feel the improvement in my flexibility though it's slow and calmness due to right breathing technique .. thanks to our teacher Anuja Kulkarni 🙏
Ashlesha Sangmuly · Working professional
Thank you mam for today motivation otherwise I was toh like aaj nahi karte session but thanks to you to give motivation and good i attended the class now feel so fresh all laziness finished now i am fully charged for the day ❤️
Neeta Handoo · Advocate
Earlier, I used to feel dizzy while doing Kapalabhati kriya, but now, with the proper guidance of Anuja Kulkarni, I can do it easily and comfortably. Also, despite an L4–L5 gap, I can now perform Surya Namaskar with ease. Your guidance, patience, and positive energy make every session motivating and enjoyable. I feel more active, confident, and balanced because of your teaching. Thank you so much for your continuous support and dedication.
Vaishali Rajendra · Businesswoman
Fantastic sessions... Its been 3 months and I am still highly motivated...My Guru Anuja ji was very attentive and takes time to correct our postures to ensure we were getting the maximum out of the movements. Perfect balance of physical exertion and deep relaxation. I always leave the session feeling energized, refreshed, and ready to take on the rest of my day. Highly recommended!!!!
Since I started my yoga sessions from last four months , I feel a lot of flexibility has developed in my mind and body. Also I started accepting my limitations and an working around it. K Narayana. - testimony
K Narayana
I joined Anujaji's yoga classes about four months ago to help manage stress, PCOD, psoriasis, and weight. While the health outcomes are still a work in progress, I can already see a positive change in my consistency, energy levels, and overall routine. Anujaji has a wonderful way of keeping us motivated. If I miss a class, she checks in, suggests what I can practice on my own, or encourages me to join another batch so I don't lose momentum. I also love that she shares the schedule a day in advance, and every session is thoughtfully planned with a balanced mix of asanas, pranayama, and kriyas, ensuring the entire body gets attention over the week. I always thought yoga would be slow and boring, but she completely changed that perception. I genuinely look forward to every class now. Despite the sessions being online, she observes each participant carefully and provides timely corrections, making every session feel personal. Thank you, Anujaji, for making yoga an enjoyable part of my life.
Yoga certainly improved my flexibility I find Anuja very dedicated and sincere to yoga and the sessions that she facilitates for others. The best part for me is that both my daughters are also enjoying yoga with Anuja I find it essential for each and everyone of us Best wishes Dr Mrs Ela Dedhia- Working professional in Textile
Dr Mrs Ela Dedhia · Working professional in Textile
My period flow on 2nd use to be heavier than usual, but now I have gotten rid of old blood/ open up some blockages, and it has normalised. Plus, overall feeling is good with a good energy level throughout the day and till night
Khuhmi · IT professional · USA
I am Mrs Manda Sangmuly, a retired teacher. I started practicing yoga as part of my treatment for knee pain. The doctor suggested to me that before surgery, I should try Yoga, and it has fabulous results. My body became flexible, and I felt very happy after doing Yoga. It's really great difference before and after the Yoga sessions. I am feeling much better and ready for my surgery now. Thank you, Anuja, for opening these wonderful doors of health through yoga for me.
Manda Sangmuly · Retired teacher
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membership

By application, by intention.

We read every note ourselves, and answer within three days. The circle stays small on purpose.

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The Member.

₹1,800 / month
or ₹19,800 ₹15,000 a year.
What lives inside
  • The Practice, every day.
  • The Gathering, every week.
  • The Masters, every fortnight.
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Farm days, retreats, and 1:1 sessions, at a member's rate.

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The Founding Circle.

₹15,000 / month
The founder's rate, held for as long as you stay.
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Everything, and then some
  • Everything in The Member.
  • Every seasonal retreat, included.
  • A monthly 1:1 with a founder.
  • An open door to the farm on quiet weekends.
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