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Feeling better & stronger, every class, every day.
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Who We Are?

Yogacharya Lalit founded Himalaya Yoga Valley in India over 20 years ago, teaching yoga rooted in the Ashtanga, Vinyasa Yoga Himalayan Hatha Yoga tradition. From teacher training, to yoga and Reformer Pilates studios in Ireland, to teaching online, we've never forgotten our roots. Yoga at ālaya by Himalaya Yoga Valley is a living tradition and a daily, accessible practice, empowering people to build something sustainable through live Challenges, Deep Yoga Journeys, and a growing On-Demand Library.

Everything You Need, In One Place

Live Classes

18 a week, live with our teachers, who answer your questions.

14-Day Replays

Miss a class? Catch it any time in the next two weeks.

On-Demand Library

300+ classes, ready whenever you need them.

Monthly Challenges & Journeys

Each one has its own monthly focus, deep enough to actually feel the change.

25+ Years

Rooted in the Himalayan tradition, taught by teachers who live the practice.

Why ālaya Is Different

Most online yoga leaves you to work it out on your own, what to do next, whether you're doing it right, whether to keep going at all. Ours doesn't. Real teachers who take your questions, people practising alongside you, and a clear path so you actually finish what you start. Here's what that looks like, side by side.
Most online yoga
ālaya wellbeing
Pre-recorded, practise alone
Live at set times, a teacher watching
No direction, pick and hope
Well-planned, series-based sessions with a clear outcome
Endless library
300+ classes, handpicked and growing
Rushed through poses, no cueing, one version for everybody
Time to arrive, alignment cues, modifications offered
Nobody notices if you stop
Teachers stay after class for your questions

What You'll Start Noticing in Just a Month.

One month in, and you'll notice it everywhere, not just when you're practising. We've planned it all for you, just a few classes a week will make a real, visible difference.
01
A body that finally feels light
Stiffness starts to reduce, and you move with more ease.
02
Feeling stronger, day by day
Feeling stronger in your muscles and joints, more stable on your feet, week after week.
03
Better balance, better posture
Feeling more balanced in the body, with improved posture.
04
Lighter evenings
Evenings feel less heavy, more settled.
05
Calm & Clarity
Your nervous system learns to relax the mind, so you feel less foggy and clearer in your head.
06
A breath you can feel
Slower, deeper breaths, and you don't get out of breath as easily.
07
Energised Mood
Carrying the same energy right through the day.
Studies back this up: regular practice is linked to lower stress hormones, reduced inflammation, better joint mobility, and a calmer nervous system.
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Your Daily Live Yoga & Mat Pilates Classes

A typical schedule of our live classes, morning, evening, and weekend, for however your day runs.
Our live classes run as monthly Challenges and Journeys, one focus at a time, so you actually go deeper, whether that's easing stiffness, building strength, or finding mental clarity. Join from the start, jump in partway, or just try a single class, whatever suits you.
Can't make it live? Replays are there for 14 days after.
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On-Demand Classes

300+ classes, themed series and quick-hit sessions, across Ashtanga, Hatha, Yin, Restorative, Kundalini, Mat Pilates, Gentle Yoga, and Meditation & Pranayama. A preview below, the rest is waiting once you join.

Hips & Hamstrings

Open hips and lengthen through mindful movement releasing tension and restores flow.

25 min. | Mixed Level | Gentle

Express Restart

A gentle 10-minute reset to open the body, clear the mind, and begin again with lightness.

⏱ 10 min. | Mixed Level | Gentle

Ashtanga Primary

A dynamic, traditional Ashtanga practice that builds strength, balance, and inner focus.


⏱ 60 min. | Intermediate | Dynamic

Arm Power Flow

Strengthen the upper body and deepen stability with a strong, intelligent flow that cultivates confidence and control.

⏱ 30 min. | Intermediate | Dynamic

Ease the Hips

Soften the hips and deepen mobility through a mindful practice that encourages release, spaciousness, and comfort.

⏱ 25 min. | Advanced | Gentle

Align with Spine

Refine posture and deepen spinal awareness with a balanced movement practice supporting alignment, mobility.

⏱ 25 min. | Mixed Level | Dynamic

Hips & Hamstrings

Open hips and lengthen through mindful movement releasing tension and restores flow.

25 min. | Mixed Level | Gentle

Express Restart

A gentle 10-minute reset to open the body, clear the mind, and begin again with lightness.

⏱ 10 min. | Mixed Level | Gentle

Ashtanga Primary

A dynamic, traditional Ashtanga practice that builds strength, balance, and inner focus.


⏱ 60 min. | Intermediate | Dynamic

Arm Power Flow

Strengthen the upper body and deepen stability with a strong, intelligent flow that cultivates confidence and control.

⏱ 30 min. | Intermediate | Dynamic

Ease the Hips

Soften the hips and deepen mobility through a mindful practice that encourages release, spaciousness, and comfort.

⏱ 25 min. | Advanced | Gentle

Align with Spine

Refine posture and deepen spinal awareness with a balanced movement practice supporting alignment, mobility.

⏱ 25 min. | Mixed Level | Dynamic

Yin - Emotional Body

Calm the nervous system and deepen emotional release through a slow, reflective Yin practice rooted in stillness and awareness.

⏱ 60 min. | Mixed Level | Yin Yoga

Gentle Swadhisthana Flow

Restore fluidity and deepen emotional balance with a gentle flow designed to support creativity, softness, and ease.

⏱ 60 min. | Mixed Level | Gentle

Motivation & Mental Clarity

Build heat, strength, and disciplined awareness through a traditional, breath-led Ashtanga Primary Series practice.

⏱ 60 min. | Mixed Level | Kundalini

Yin - Emotional Body

Calm the nervous system and deepen emotional release through a slow, reflective Yin practice rooted in stillness and awareness.

⏱ 60 min. | Mixed Level | Yin Yoga

Gentle Swadhisthana Flow

Restore fluidity and deepen emotional balance with a gentle flow designed to support creativity, softness, and ease.

⏱ 60 min. | Mixed Level | Gentle

Motivation & Mental Clarity

Build heat, strength, and disciplined awareness through a traditional, breath-led Ashtanga Primary Series practice.

⏱ 60 min. | Mixed Level | Kundalini

The Divine Within

Release tension and deepen flexibility in the hips and hamstrings while cultivating strength, stability, and ease of movement.

⏱ 20 min. | Mixed Level | Meditation

Meditation on Self Belief

Refresh the body and mind with an efficient, revitalising flow designed to restore energy, focus, and balance.

⏱ 22 min. | Mixed Level | Meditation

Silent Sound Meditation

Build heat, strength, and disciplined awareness through a traditional, breath-led Ashtanga Primary Series practice.

⏱ 22 min. | Mixed Level | Meditation

The Divine Within

Release tension and deepen flexibility in the hips and hamstrings while cultivating strength, stability, and ease of movement.

⏱ 20 min. | Mixed Level | Meditation

Meditation on Self Belief

Refresh the body and mind with an efficient, revitalising flow designed to restore energy, focus, and balance.

⏱ 22 min. | Mixed Level | Meditation

Silent Sound Meditation

Build heat, strength, and disciplined awareness through a traditional, breath-led Ashtanga Primary Series practice.

⏱ 22 min. | Mixed Level | Meditation
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Memberships & Pricing

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300+ on-demand classes
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Member community access
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300+ on-demand classes
14-day replays on every live class
Monthly Challenges & Journeys
A global practice community
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300+ on-demand classes
14-day replays on every live class
Monthly Challenges & Journeys
A global practice community
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Guided by Those Who’ve Walked the Path

Lalit Kumar

Founder & Lead Yoga Teacher

Monika Raghuwanshi

Yoga Teacher

Anna Bridge

Mat Pilates Teacher

Maeve

Meditation Teacher

Jeanette Keane

Yoga Teacher

Sohmer

Yoga Teacher

Lisa Fahy

Yoga Teacher

Gavin DeMarines

Yoga Teacher

Melissa Stark

Yoga Teacher

Laura Stankute

Yoga Teacher

Adam

Anatomy Teacher

Viriam

Kundalini Yoga Teacher
Led by Lalit, our global teachers share lived wisdom, compassionate guidance, and lineage-rooted experience to support every step of your journey.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need prior yoga or Pilates experience to join?
No. We have classes for everyone, including complete beginners. Every class includes modifications and proper alignment cues, so you can adapt the practice to where you are. If you'd like to go deeper on a specific pose, our on-demand library includes bite-sized asana tutorials, so you can learn one at a time. And you're always welcome to stay back after a live class if you have questions.
What if I'm not flexible or feel out of shape?
Not at all. Most people who join aren't flexible when they start, that's usually part of why they're here. Every class includes modifications, so a pose that feels out of reach one week becomes something you can actually do a few weeks in. If tightness in a specific area is what's holding you back, our monthly Challenges, like Desk Detox or Rebuild Your Foundation, work on exactly that, gradually, week by week.
How do live classes work online?
Each day, your dashboard shows every live class running that day, and you can join any of them on Zoom, alongside others in the community and a teacher guiding the practice in real time. Teachers invite questions at the end of class, so anything you're unsure about, you can ask before you finish. And if a class doesn't fit your day, every one has a 14-day replay, so you're never really missing out.
Can I join partway through a Challenge, or do I have to do the whole thing?
Yes, and no obligation either way. Every Challenge and Journey is designed so you can join at any point, teachers guide you in the moment, so you're never lost without the earlier weeks. And there's no requirement to complete a full month, or to do Challenges at all, you're always free to pick single classes as you go, whatever suits you that day.
How long are the classes?
Live classes run from 15 minutes to 60 minutes, depending on the day, so you can fit one in even on a busy morning or take the longer route when you've got time. If you want something shorter still, our on-demand library has quick sessions as short as 10 minutes.
How often should I practise to feel benefits?
Consistency beats intensity, and a few classes a week is all it takes. Because our Challenges build in phases, you're always moving forward, week to week, toward exactly what you came here for. Give it a month, and the difference is real.
Is this suitable if I feel stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious?
Absolutely, and this is exactly where a lot of people start. Yoga in general is well known to calm the nervous system, but two of our practices work on this more specifically than most, our Evening Unplug Journey and our Yin practice, both built around stillness and breath rather than movement. Research links regular practice to lower stress hormones and a calmer nervous system, and it genuinely helps in the moment. It won't erase what's causing the stress, but with consistency, yoga can create a real, lasting shift in how your nervous system responds over time.
What equipment do I need at home?
Just a mat. If you don't have proper yoga props, a stack of books works well in place of a block, and a scarf or a tie can stand in for a strap. Most people already have something at home that works. Mat Pilates and our movement classes need nothing beyond the mat itself. Really, the most you need is yourself.
Can I practise from anywhere in the world?
Yes, wherever you are. Live classes run on Dublin time, but between 14-day replays and our 300+ on-demand library, there's always something ready whenever suits you.
Can I practise if I have injuries or physical limitations?
Since these are group classes, our modifications and alignment cues are built around the most common limitations, so many people find something that works well for them. For anything specific to you, please get your doctor's clearance before starting. Once you're set to practise, our Yin and gentle flow classes are a good, gentler place to begin.
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