
Welcome
Hello!
I’m Archana, welcome to Yoga Mitra. In Marathi, which is the Indian language that I speak, “mitra” means “friend”. My family traditions are rooted in yogic and ayurvedic philosophies.
My personal yoga journey started 27 years ago as a way of moving gently after the birth of my second son. After working as a teacher and completing a Master's degree I worked in the NHS as a medical evidence specialist before completing my teacher training with the British Wheel of Yoga - the UK's governing body for yoga.
The physical, breathing and meditation practices of yoga have been invaluable to my own wellbeing and to that of those around me. I would be honoured to share the gentle friendship of yoga with you.
About my teaching
I teach gentle yoga classes which aim to support your wellbeing. Yoga is inclusive and I respect the fact that our individual bodies and experiences affect how we move, breathe and feel. I encourage practising with kindness towards ourselves and those around us.
I am a fully insured British Wheel of Yoga teacher and I have completed additional specialist training in the following areas:
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Gentle Years Yoga (chair-assisted yoga)
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Menopause Yoga
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Yoga for fatigue-related conditions
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Yoga for anxiety
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Sound baths and Yoga Nidra
For me, yoga is a lifelong journey of learning, understanding and practice. I am committed to better serving my students by undertaking ongoing training and attending classes with experienced teachers from a wide variety of traditions.
To find out more about the different classes that I teach, as well as special events and workshops, please click here.
To find out more about booking, cancellation and what to bring to class, please read the page FAQS page here or contact me via the form below.
Where do I teach?
I teach at Sunnyside Barn (formerly St Barnabas Hall) in East Grinstead and online
Tuesdays:
2.00pm - 3.15pm (Seated (on a chair) and Standing Yoga) with complimentary cup of tea after class
7.00pm - 8.30pm (Mat-based Yoga)
Thursdays:
7.00pm - 8.30pm (ONLINE Mat-based Yoga)
Use contact form below for further details
Events and Workshops:
I guide soundbaths and Yoga Nidra events, as well as workshops for Our Menopause Journey. See bookings page for further details.
Sunnyside Barn (formerly St Barnabas Hall)
117 Dunning's Rd, East Grinstead
RH19 4AT
(on-site parking available)

How much are my classes and how can you book?
Mat-based Yoga Classes
Book your first mat-based class using the button below at an introductory price of £10. Subsequent classes are booked as a half termly block (5-6 weeks) at £10 per class. Individual classes bought after your first class and outside the block booking are £13 per class. Please contact me by email or by using the form below for further details.
Seated (on a chair) and Standing Yoga Classes
Classes are currently priced at £10 per session. Cost includes a hot drink after the class. Please contact me by email - hello@yoga-mitra.co.uk or by using the form below for further details.
Contact
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