A Yoga Sanctuary

Find Your Sanctuary

Yogavana — meaning "forest of yoga" — offers a rooted, traditional practice for those seeking more than a workout. Hatha, meditation and Ayurvedic wisdom, taught with patience and depth.

1,200+ Practitioners Guided
18+ Years of Tradition
40+ Retreats Hosted

"Yoga was never meant to be rushed. The stillness is the practice, not the reward for it."

Devika Rao, Founder of Yogavana
4.9★ Practitioner Rating
500hr Traditional Training
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18+ Years of
Tradition

About Yogavana

A Practice Rooted in Tradition

Founded by 500hr-trained teacher Devika Rao, Yogavana was built as a sanctuary for traditional practice — Hatha yoga, pranayama and Ayurvedic wisdom taught with the depth and patience these traditions deserve, not rushed or diluted for a trend.

  • 500hr traditionally trained yoga instructors
  • Hatha, Yin, meditation and pranayama practices
  • Ayurveda-inspired wellness guidance
  • Multi-day retreats in a quiet, natural setting
Meet the Teachers

Our Programs

A Sanctuary For Every Practice

Whether you're new to yoga or deepening a decades-long practice — there's a rooted, traditional path built for you.

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Traditional Hatha Yoga

Slow, deliberate practice focused on alignment, breath and steady presence.

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Yin & Restorative

Deep, supported stillness for the nervous system and connective tissue alike.

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Meditation & Pranayama

Traditional breath and meditation techniques passed down through generations.

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Ayurveda-Inspired Wellness

Guidance on rhythm, diet and daily ritual rooted in Ayurvedic principles.

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Multi-Day Retreats

Immersive retreats combining practice, stillness and community in nature.

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Private Sanctuary Sessions

1:1 sessions tailored to your body, tradition and personal practice goals.

How It Works

A Rooted Path to Practice

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Free Visit

Come experience the sanctuary and speak with a teacher about your practice goals.

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Guided Placement

We place you in the practice — traditional, restorative or retreat — that fits you.

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Consistent Practice

Regular sessions build depth over time, honoring the pace tradition asks for.

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Lasting Practice

You leave with a rooted practice that continues to deepen long after you arrive.

Practitioner Stories

Real Depth, Real Practice

"After years of fast-paced studio classes, Yogavana taught me what patience in a practice actually feels like."

Amara Kapoor Traditional Hatha Student

"The retreat was unlike anything I'd experienced — genuinely rooted, not staged for photos. I came home changed."

William Foster Retreat Attendee

"Devika's Ayurveda guidance changed how I structure my whole day, not just my mat time. It's a completely different relationship with wellness."

Priya Sharma Ayurveda Wellness Client

Investment

Choose Your Path

Single Session

$65/session

  • Single class or session
  • Guidance on which practice fits you
  • No commitment
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Private Path

$349/month

  • Everything in Sanctuary Membership
  • Weekly private sessions
  • Personalized Ayurveda plan
  • Priority retreat access
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Your First Visit Is Free

Come experience the sanctuary. No mat, no experience, no expectations — just presence.

Book Your Free Visit

Get In Touch

Let's Begin the Journey

Have questions or ready to visit? Fill out the form or reach out directly — we typically respond within 24 hours.

  • Email: hello@yogavana.shop
  • Phone: +1 (555) 042-6655
  • Location: 76 Cedar Grove Rd, Austin, TX