Namaste Warrior Yoga is traditional Indian yoga grounded in the teachings of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, with influences from Hatha, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa. Each Namaste Warrior Yoga session is designed to build strength and mobility while bringing calm focus through breath-led movement.
Who is Shaji Joseph?
Shaji Joseph is the Namaste Warrior Yoga Founder. KJ Arts Centre has partnered with Shaji to bring Namaste Warrior Yoga to you.
Shaji brings a deep 2 decade understanding of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, blending Hatha, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa styles to guide students toward enhanced mobility, strength, balance, and inner calm. His extensive experience ensures personalized sessions that nurture both body and mind, fostering a serene and empowering yoga journey.
Shaji’s credentials:
- Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga
- Certificate IV in AHA (Physiotherapy)
- Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
- 22 years of experience in Yoga practice
- 2nd Dan Degree in Shorin Ryu Karate
What to expect in a session?
Most sessions include
- Breathing exercises,
- Dynamic stretching,
- Yogasanas (postures),
- Pranayama (breath control),
- Closing practice
- Meditation and other traditional elements may be included in some sessions.
These sessions are beginner friendly and do not require a high level of fitness.
Shaji also provides advance sessions for advanced students of yoga.
Experience Transformative Yoga and Lasting Wellness
Discover the unique blend of traditional and dynamic yoga practices designed to enhance strength, balance, and inner calm.
Enhanced Mobility and Strength
Sessions focus on increasing flexibility and building muscle tone, empowering you to move with confidence and ease.
Improved Balance and Mental Clarity
Practices cultivate physical equilibrium and mindfulness, fostering a calm, focused mind throughout your day.
Personalized Guidance and Support
Tailored instruction ensures every session meets your individual needs, promoting growth and well-being.
Discover Our Approach
Explore each stage carefully to begin your transformative yoga journey with confidence and clarity.
First Step: Embrace the Journey
Our sessions are thoughtfully designed to enhance your mobility, strength, and inner balance.
Second Step: Flow with Intention
Experience personalized practices that build strength and promote lasting calmness.
Third Step: Find Your Balance
Our offerings combine tradition and innovation to nurture your body and mind harmoniously.
Advance Yoga Sessions
Advanced Sessions are designed for students who want to go deeper in both traditional yoga practice and strength-based movement control.
Who is this for?
- Consistent practitioners who already attend yoga regularly and want more challenge and structure
- Students comfortable with foundational postures (sun salutations, standing sequences, basic breath-led flow)
- Those wanting to develop strength, mobility, balance, and joint control for deeper asanas and transitions
- Students interested in traditional elements like pranayama, bandhas, mudras, and meditation (included in select sessions)
- Martial arts and athletic students who want improved breathing control, flexibility, recovery, and body awareness
- Anyone aiming to progress safely toward arm balances, inversions, deeper hip openers, and backbend preparation
Stronger Asana Progressions
- Arm balances (crow, side crow variations)
- Inversions (headstand prep, forearm stand prep, handstand drills)
- Deep hip openers and backbend progressions (safely layered)
Breathwork and Pranayama (advanced)
- Longer holds and structured ratios (inhale, exhale, retention)
- Cleansing breath practices (only if appropriate for group)
- Breath-led pacing for endurance and calm control
Bandhas and Mudras
- Introduction to core locks and stability control (as taught traditionally)
- Mudras for focus and breath awareness
- Applied bandha work during movement, not just theory
Kriyas (select sessions)
- Traditional cleansing practices (only where suitable and safely instructed)
- Optional participation, clearly guided and explained
Meditation and Concentration
- Longer seated practices
- Dharana drills (single-point focus)
- Guided silence and breath observation
Advanced Flow and Transitions
- Vinyasa linking with precise alignment and control
- Tempo changes, pause holds, and controlled exits
- Strength-to-mobility sequencing (less “random flow,” more purpose)
Strength, Mobility, and Joint Control
- Shoulder stability for inversions
- Hip and ankle mobility for deep postures
- Spine segmentation and controlled backbend prep
Traditional Structure and Philosophy (light, practical)
- Short teachings from Patanjali (applied, not lecture-style)
- Yamas/Niyamas as “practice principles”
- “Off-the-mat” habits: breath, posture, awareness
Self-Massage and Recovery (select sessions)
- Yoga self-massage and reset techniques
- Release and recovery sequencing after intense practice
Session Formats
- Strength and Control Flow (Intermediate-Advanced)
- Advanced Asana Lab (skills + drills)
- Pranayama and Meditation Intensive
- Inversion Foundations and Progressions
- Mobility and Deep Stretch Masterclass