Who We Are

Yoga Dipam is the premier Iyengar Yoga institute in Chennai that presents the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar, considered the foremost authority of yoga in modern times. His approach develops self-awareness through precision in the physiological structure and attention to the subtleties of body, breath, and mind. Iyengar Yoga readily accommodates students of all ages, body types, capacities, and medical histories. No one is too old, too stiff or out of shape-all that is required is keen willingness to learn and a genuine curiosity about the subject . Authentic Iyengar certified teachers are unparalleled in their rigorous and consistent training.

CLASS UPDATE

Live Yoga Classes Launching June 2025!

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Our interactive, group-only yoga sessions start June 9, 2025. Register by May 30, 2025. Participants with health concerns that fit our general class scope are welcome.

Register now to flow with us this summer.
Questions? WhatsApp Gayathri at +91 97911 64247.

INSTRUCTORS

Gayathri Ramesh is an advanced junior certified iyengar yoga instructor with 22+ years of study, practice and teaching experience. Her certificate has been awarded directly by BKS Iyengar. She has studied extensively at RIMYI, the Iyengar institute headquarters in Pune and considers herself very blessed to have studied with Yogacharya BKS Iyengar and his children, renowned teachers Geeta and Prashant Iyengar. Gayathri has lived in the United States since 2005. Amongst the 800+ certified iyengar yoga teachers in the whole of North America, she is one of the only 11 to hold an advanced level teaching certificate. She has served as an instructor in several Iyengar Yoga institutes in the US : 2005-2009 at the Yoga Circle, Yoga Vidya and Inner wisdom Yoga in Chicago and at California yoga center in 2010-11.
Gayathri is enthusiastic to share the knowledge that has come through her sustained practice and study of the tremendous work, teachings and contributions of BKS Iyengar and his family. Her classes reflect a clear and authentic understanding of Iyengar Yoga that she conveys in a methodical, organized and precise manner. Her classes are engaging, compelling and challenging where she guides students to go beyond their perceived limits.
She immerses herself in the in-depth study of yoga and works progressively towards evolving, refining and fine tuning her study of the subject. She fosters deep, committed and intelligent practices, that explore the depths of the subject.

Parimala Parthasarathy was introduced to Iyengar Yoga by her sister-in-law to address a spur problem in her left foot. Since then, she has studied under Smt. Gayathri Ramesh at IYD for the past fifteen years. Under Gayathri Ramesh’s dedicated guidance, Parimala has experienced remarkable changes—not only physically, but mentally and emotionally as well.

Gayathri Ramesh’s perfectionism and expertise in body alignment, combined with her methodical and compassionate teaching style, have nurtured Parimala’s deep passion for Iyengar Yoga. Through these classes, Parimala has become more composed, light-hearted, and empathetic toward others.

Parimala believes that true health encompasses both body and mind, and she is committed to sharing Iyengar Yoga so that others might experience its transformative power—after all, health is wealth.

Ganesh Krishnan has been immersed in the practice of Iyengar Yoga for over eight years,
guided by his teacher, Gayathri Ramesh. Beginning his journey in 2017 at the recommendation
of his brother, Ganesh was immediately drawn to the precision and support offered by the use of
props in Iyengar Yoga. He discovered a unique sense of lightness and well-being after each
class, even those that were challenging. Through consistent practice at IYD, Ganesh
experienced profound physical and emotional growth, becoming stronger and more resilient.
Inspired by Gayathri Ramesh deep knowledge, dedication, and teaching style (honed as a
direct student of Sri B.K.S. Iyengar), Ganesh is now eager to share the transformative benefits
of Iyengar Yoga with others. He has also shared his insights on Iyengar Yoga on platforms such
as DD Tamil Yoga Deepam Series 2 and with the Global School of Yoga.

Pushpa Ramesh has practised yoga for 14 years. She began her journey in Iyengar Yoga through offline and online practice in Bangalore under various teachers, which provided her with a strong foundation. A turning point occurred when she discovered Iyengar Yoga Deepam (IYD) on the DD Channel, where Gayathri Ramesh’s personal guidance and corrections in group sessions deeply inspired her and reinforced her practice. Motivated by this experience, she pursued advanced training in IYD under Gayathri Ramesh’s mentorship. Concurrently, she completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Yoga Therapy and Counselling from Karnataka Sanskrit University and is currently enrolled in an M.Sc. program in the same field. This immersion has further deepened her commitment to the discipline. She aspires to propagate Guruji’s teachings in the IYD tradition and serve her community.

Gayathri Ramesh is an advanced junior certified iyengar yoga instructor with 22+ years of study, practice and teaching experience. Her certificate has been awarded directly by BKS Iyengar. She has studied extensively at RIMYI, the Iyengar institute headquarters in Pune and considers herself very blessed to have studied with Yogacharya BKS Iyengar and his children, renowned teachers Geeta and Prashant Iyengar. Gayathri has lived in the United States since 2005. Amongst the 800+ certified iyengar yoga teachers in the whole of North America, she is one of the only 11 to hold an advanced level teaching certificate. She has served as an instructor in several Iyengar Yoga institutes in the US : 2005-2009 at the Yoga Circle, Yoga Vidya and Inner wisdom Yoga in Chicago and at California yoga center in 2010-11.
Gayathri is enthusiastic to share the knowledge that has come through her sustained practice and study of the tremendous work, teachings and contributions of BKS Iyengar and his family. Her classes reflect a clear and authentic understanding of Iyengar Yoga that she conveys in a methodical, organized and precise manner. Her classes are engaging, compelling and challenging where she guides students to go beyond their perceived limits.
She immerses herself in the in-depth study of yoga and works progressively towards evolving, refining and fine tuning her study of the subject. She fosters deep, committed and intelligent practices, that explore the depths of the subject.

Parimala Parthasarathy was introduced to Iyengar Yoga by her sister-in-law to address a spur problem in her left foot. Since then, she has studied under Smt. Gayathri Ramesh at IYD for the past fifteen years. Under Gayathri Ramesh’s dedicated guidance, Parimala has experienced remarkable changes—not only physically, but mentally and emotionally as well.

Gayathri Ramesh’s perfectionism and expertise in body alignment, combined with her methodical and compassionate teaching style, have nurtured Parimala’s deep passion for Iyengar Yoga. Through these classes, Parimala has become more composed, light-hearted, and empathetic toward others.

Parimala believes that true health encompasses both body and mind, and she is committed to sharing Iyengar Yoga so that others might experience its transformative power—after all, health is wealth.

Ganesh Krishnan has been immersed in the practice of Iyengar Yoga for over eight years,
guided by his teacher, Gayathri Ramesh. Beginning his journey in 2017 at the recommendation
of his brother, Ganesh was immediately drawn to the precision and support offered by the use of
props in Iyengar Yoga. He discovered a unique sense of lightness and well-being after each
class, even those that were challenging. Through consistent practice at IYD, Ganesh
experienced profound physical and emotional growth, becoming stronger and more resilient.
Inspired by Gayathri Ramesh deep knowledge, dedication, and teaching style (honed as a
direct student of Sri B.K.S. Iyengar), Ganesh is now eager to share the transformative benefits
of Iyengar Yoga with others. He has also shared his insights on Iyengar Yoga on platforms such
as DD Tamil Yoga Deepam Series 2 and with the Global School of Yoga.

Pushpa Ramesh has practised yoga for 14 years. She began her journey in Iyengar Yoga through offline and online practice in Bangalore under various teachers, which provided her with a strong foundation. A turning point occurred when she discovered Iyengar Yoga Deepam (IYD) on the DD Channel, where Gayathri Ramesh’s personal guidance and corrections in group sessions deeply inspired her and reinforced her practice. Motivated by this experience, she pursued advanced training in IYD under Gayathri Ramesh’s mentorship. Concurrently, she completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Yoga Therapy and Counselling from Karnataka Sanskrit University and is currently enrolled in an M.Sc. program in the same field. This immersion has further deepened her commitment to the discipline. She aspires to propagate Guruji’s teachings in the IYD tradition and serve her community.

PROGRAMS

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Testimonials

Ajit V

I have had a wonderful learning experience with IYD. IYD has met the high standards expected from Iyengar yoga. The practice has enabled me to understand what proper technique is and enjoy the stress alleviating and mood uplifting effects of yoga.

Supriya S

The happiest place to be in! There’s growth in every single class. The classes are limitless. A session goes beyond the class itself. Absolutely gripping! Every class is beautifully crafted with so much care

Carrie NG

I am so blessed to have the opportunity to learn with IYD despite living far from India. Every single class has been very rewarding and inspiring for me and has provided a lot of help for me along the path.
I am extremely grateful to have a teacher whose teaching is so rich in content and filled with supportive guidance. This is very beneficial and surely going to help me profoundly in my practices.

Naina N

Since childhood I wanted to excel in Yoga but I never encountered a right teacher. When I first attended an Iyengar Yoga (alignment, right posture) class I realized this is the way of Yoga I want to learn and pursue further.
The city I am living in still doesn’t have any Iyengar Yoga teacher. Considering this fact, this lockdown had been a true blessing for me. It opened the doors for many people like me to find the right teacher through an online platform.
When I first saw the video of Gayathri ma’am, I was amazed with the depth in each and every asana. It was so well articulated that I immediately wanted to join the classes.
Classes are so well researched and planned. Every single class is different from the other. I always get amazed by the fact that there are so many multiple ways of doing the same asana. A simple trikon asana has a different understanding in each class. Each class awakens my horizons to a new angle. It makes me realize that YOGA is deep and vast like an ocean and I am still near the shore.
Initially I had the tendency to just somehow manage to reach the final pose of every asana. After attending IYD classes I have realized yoga is not reaching the final pose, it is about doing the pose in the right manner from the start. Yoga is not about overdoing one part and under doing another part of the body.
Making all this realization in an online class is simply spell bounding.
Having a teacher who
– puts her heart and soul in every single class
– incorporates the body constitute and medical condition of every single person and
– makes a sincere attempt to help students carry forward the wisdom of guruji

is a blessing for one and all.
I am and I will be forever grateful to Gayathri ma’am and Parimala Ma’am for accepting me as their student and making us witness the greatness of guruji through their teaching.

Rakhi Singh

Gayathri ma’am is warm , charismatic, and demanding teacher, she has remarkable self discipline and tremendous passion to communicate the knowledge. Learning with Gayathri ma’am not only brought me physical health but more importantly it dissolved my ego , I have become more mindful , aware and feel more connected with my body , mind and breath. In class I find sometimes asanas are difficult but I never felt my safety is compromised, Gayathri ma’am knows each one of our body limitations and strength, she would help you to come out of your fear, I have attended class with others teacher but no would give such detail and precise instructions. I consider myself very lucky to find a teacher like her , I am totally committed to continue to learn from her

Ajit

I have had a wonderful learning experience with IYD. IYD has met the high standards expected from Iyengar yoga. The practice has enabled me to understand what proper technique is and enjoy the stress alleviating and mood uplifting effects of yoga.

Supriya

The happiest place to be in! There’s growth in every class. The classes are limitless. A session goes beyond the class itself. Absolutely gripping! Every class is beautifully crafted with so much care.

Maheswaran N

Specialty of Yoga Dipam Iyengar Yoga center of Chennai Yoga teacher Gayathri Ramesh dedicated and very good knowledge about the Yoga.
Very high degree of attention paid to alignment.Use of Props to increase awareness and to make the poses accessible.There is a lot of diversity in the sequencing.

Meivel

This is a unique yoga studio for dedicated and serious practitioners. Precision and attention provided by the teachers can be compared to none.
Iyengar Yoga Dipam is a class apart!

Dr.KUMARESAN P

Well trained Iyengar yoga professionals are available. Iyengar yoga helps us to keep our posture in right alignment.

Ashwin Balachandran

Iyengar yoga dipam or IYD as students call it is a place blessed with the finest yoga teachers you can find in Chennai. Led by the brilliant gaythri Ramesh, one can learn iyengar yoga in it’s purest form at Iyengar yoga dipam. If you are remotely thinking about yoga in Chennai, you will be hard pressed to find a better place than iyd