Our Way of Teaching
Our teachers bring experience, but more importantly, they bring attention.
We pay attention to you, to your body, and to what is happening in the moment. Rather than asking you to keep up or push through, we help you work with your body in a way that feels safe, steady, and sustainable.
Whether you're stepping onto the mat for the first time or have years of experience, you'll be guided with care, clear instruction, and practical support.
You may notice something different in how the classes are held.
More about this is shared below.
Meet Our
A Community of Passionate & Experienced Yoga Teachers
Sundar Singh
YOGA & MEDITATION TEACHER, CONSCIOUS LEADERSHIP MENTOR
Elena Stepanova
Holistic Yoga Teacher & Prenatal Yoga in Abu Dhabi
Saina Dsouza
Yoga & Meditation Teacher | Energy & Sound Healer Abu Dhabi
Puja Verma
Yoga Instructor & Therapist in Abu Dhabi
Dareen Anastas
Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Teacher in Abu Dhabi
Shivangi Bishnoi
Hatha & Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Teacher in Abu DhabiHow We See the Practice
We Teach Through Experience.
At Open Circle, we believe that lasting change comes through direct experience.
Our role is not to tell you what to believe or who you should become. It is to create the conditions where you can listen to your body, become more aware of yourself, and discover what is true for you.
We teach practices, not beliefs.
We Trust the Body We trust the body's natural capacity to adapt, organise, and respond. Rather than forcing progress or chasing a perfect pose, we work with your unique body. Alignment is not about fitting an ideal shape. It's about helping you move with greater ease, stability, and awareness. | No Judgment You are not defined by your fitness, flexibility, age, lifestyle, eating habits, background, or personal beliefs. There is no "good energy" or "bad energy" here. Everyone is welcome exactly as they are. | |
No Pushing There is no pressure to achieve more or move faster. We don't force the body or rush the process. We work with what is present, allowing change to happen naturally over time. | No Performance There is nothing to prove. The focus is not on how you look, but on what you notice, feel, and experience. Your practice is for you—not for anyone watching. | |
A Space for Everyone People come to Open Circle from many different backgrounds, cultures, and belief systems. We respect that each person has their own relationship with health, food, spirituality, and life. We don't ask anyone to adopt a particular philosophy. We simply invite curiosity, awareness, and direct experience. | A Shared Community Open Circle is more than a place to attend classes. It is a community built on respect, presence, and shared learning. Teachers and students learn alongside one another. Every person contributes to the quality of the space. |
If this way of learning speaks to you, you’ll likely feel at home here.