Testimonials

Uday’s online classes have been like a beacon of light during a very difficult year. His early morning classes have taught me much about the basics. His intermediate classes have brought me to my limits and beyond. His restorative classes have been a weekly treat.
Uday’s depth of knowledge, experience and understanding of Iyengar yoga makes him a wonderful teacher.

-Sharon Gleeson

I would urge everyone to sign up to Uday’s online classes.
They are accessible to people of all ages and abilities.
They are full of humour and kindness as well as being truly challenging, including for those who have been practising for many decades.
My practice improved greatly during lockdown almost exclusively thanks to Uday’s teaching.
Unlike all other online classes, Uday and Sonali have paid great attention to the setup of his; his remotely led classes are as close to the experience of in-person classes as humanely possible.

-Rosa & Niamh

Uday's online teaching is very clear and thorough he makes you dig deep down within yourself to see what is happening. He has also been a lifeline during these very strange times!.

- Wendy Mcguire

I feel fortunate to have met Uday. Uday gives clear explanations of even the most complex asanas that can be understood by everyone. He is tolerant; never belittles anyone at any time. He is a special teacher because of his love for yoga as well as his knowledge of it. He is impeccable at adapting poses for students from beginners to the most advanced practitioners. We are beneficiaries of Uday's unique and contagious enthusiasm.

- Semra O'Reilly

Thanks to Uday I can now say I love yoga again and in particular the detail of Iyengar yoga which has helped me heal my body and calm my mind. Im now 60 and had hip resurfacing surgery at the end of 2019. I was struggling with hip pain for a prolonged period which had taken me from intermediate level yoga to virtually no practice. By early 2020 I was off crutches and slowly beginning to do some yoga, then came Covid19. I was still cautious about attending a yoga class. A friend recommended Uday's online classes. My body was now pain-free, but weak, stiff and a touch fearful. I was unsure of my capabilities, but from the moment I started Uday’s classes, every single class has been stimulating & enlightening. I have now completed 7 months of regular practice with Uday and cannot believe the personal transformation. Udays classes are live and interactive, fantastic for those like me living further away or overseas. I welcomed the ease that signing in from home offered and access to such an experienced yoga teacher. Uday with his wife Sonali assisting creates very inclusive classes. There is a range of live classes to choose from and recordings are available too. I am so grateful to Uday for his teaching. Thanks to his depth of knowledge, clear demonstrations, precise instructions not to mention his cheerful encouragement with a warm welcoming smile, today I have more strength, suppleness and new confidence in my physical body and a happier mind to go with it :)

- Miriam Chambers

Compassion, precision and light humour. It is rare to find a teacher where all these attributes are developed and work together to convey an incredibly rigorous practice with a light touch that means that every single student feels included. Uday’s precision and accomplishment in collaboration with his partner Sonali are beautifully developed in the technical framework of zoom teaching during the pandemic and this gift is available to us and to those who would be unable to attend his face to face classes. Thank you both for your beautiful accomplishment and the gift of sharing it.

- Laura and Patrick

Uday’s morning classes have improved my understanding of how my body is interconnected what works and what needs improvement.I understand the limitations in flexibility and how to address and improve the resistance. Tues/Wed/Thur mornings generally are interlinked building on each day’s previous practice but allowing that area to recover from the previous day while activating it for further extended practice. Thursday evening relaxation is excellent preparation for a good nights sleep if you are struggling with an overactive mind highly recommended
P.S For new practitioners to Uday, please don’t start on Monday mornings Active class you may live to regret it 😃

- Russ Coulthard

I started online zoom yoga with Uday at the beginning of March 2020 lockdown. Since then I’ve done as much yoga with Uday as I can. It has made me stronger, kept me grounded, calm, and made me sleep much better Uday is an inspirational teacher who has really mastered teaching yoga online. He is able to demonstrate the poses and the pitfalls of the poses in a way that’s very visible on the screen. I think I’ve learnt more I made more progress in the last nine months than in the last 30 years. Uday brings a gentle, calm approach but makes you want to challenge yourself to work the next level.

-KATE PANTER

Just to say thank you so much for the classes - when lockdown started, I was very good at maintaining my morning practice, but as time goes on, and the continued work from home seems to never end, my concentration waned. The morning classes before work have revived my practice and set me up for my day at the desk!

-Kathleen Stewart

When COVID-19 hit the UK in March Uday decided to run regular classes on-line, Mon-Fri. Uday was aware yoga practice could help in many different ways, so he made sure the classes were accessible to all, particularly key workers or those affected financially. My own income was halved throughout since March, so this was a huge help to me. It has been a gift to continue the regular practice, and I am surprised I have maintained an increased level of practice. I now understand the wider beneficial impact on my yoga practice. Uday flexes his teaching, he starts with the basics and always takes his time to get the fundamental information across. The repetition must be frustrating for him but if we don’t pick it up he finds new ways to deliver the guidance. His patience and dedication to us, his students have been phenomenal. He provides time to anyone who needs extra help. My skiing shoulder injury has healed and my own practice is blossoming, as I begin to understand how to practice. I don’t think I would have achieved these changes without the change in the frequency of practice. I do miss the face-to-face classes, but the online practice has other benefits, I have had the chance to go inward and develop in a way that would not be possible in person due to logistics. Uday instructs positively, with kindness and you can tell you’re in the hands of an experienced teacher with the way he conducts each class. My yoga practice is unrecognisable to what it was in March, and this would not have happened had it not been for Uday’s service and commitment to adapt to the circumstances we find ourselves in. I’m truly so grateful to both Uday and his wife Sonali for delivering this opportunity to develop my yoga practice, what a wonderful team.

- Priti Heath

Uday has transformed my understanding of the asanas. His ability to observe students, even though the less than perfect lens of Zoom, is astounding. His instructions are precise and clear. His patience seems boundless and he gives a myriad of alternative ways of working for those of us who are less able or slower learners. He is always happy to take questions and the classes are peppered with his mischievous but warm humour. Thank you, Uday and of course Sonali

- Sue Forde

Uday is a fabulous yoga teacher. His classes are fun and inspiring. I learn so much from him every time and always leave the class feeling refreshed, recharged and ready to face the world again!

- Jane Durkin

Uday shares his knowledge of Iyengar yoga with kindness and clarity. His focus on building the structure of a pose in stages and providing the keys to unlocking it has improved my practice and understanding immeasurably. What a joy to have his classes as an anchor during the lockdown.

- Celine Gilbert

From dawns' early light in the Spring to the shortest days of the year .. from freedom to come and go as we wish.. to the lockdown x2. Throughout we have had access to yoga with Uday...his energetic enthusiastic challenging ways always full of joy and with Sonali presenting extra clarification as she goes through with us. Very glad to have this opportunity to pay tribute to the consistent hardworking totally supportive team Bhosale. Thank you.

- Tina Dilks

Intelligent, creative and engaging sequencing that is both challenging and accessible. Deepens understanding of the postures and makes practical and understandable links to yoga philosophy. He's also a very nice man.

- Paul Jones

Brilliant and clear instructions - even over Zoom!

-Adrian Henriques

Uday always shares an incredible amount of knowledge in a clear and respectful manner, whilst allowing you the personal space to explore things for yourself. Never thought I would say that about online classes but these I totally recommend!

- Esther Geis

Your classes are very professionally organised, with regard to both the new technology and how you have adapted your presentation. You are clear and precise with your instructions, demonstrating and ensuring that everyone understands. You also manage to observe the class members quite forensically, in what seems an extraordinary feat in view of the numbers and that we are images on the screen. I greatly value how you welcome and respond to comments and questions in the chat with good humour and insight, and maintain a friendly, non-judgmental and helpful attitude throughout the classes. You always have a clear class plan that maintains interest and includes all levels of ability, and from which I can learn something new. Your articulate way of expression makes it easy to relate to what you are teaching, yet beyond the seeming simplicity, I for one can experience through these classes the profound difference yoga practice makes. I hope you continue with these online classes since without them I would not have this invaluable opportunity to take advantage of your instruction.

- Sara Ben-Isaac

I would like to share my experiences of attending Uday’s online yoga classes. Uday’s classes are like a breath of fresh air. It has been said in many reviews that Uday’s face to face teaching is unique and authentic and there is no doubt that this is still the case online. Uday’s social presence online is no more different than on face to face. Each asana is a learning experience to be explored, investigated and fully appreciated. The style of teaching keeps us alert, curious, not knowing what to expect and fascinated. There is a lot of learning how to learn. It really is a wonderful atmosphere and very high-quality teaching. In addition to that, Sonali’s digitally precise demonstrations are such that there is no ambiguity as to what one is supposed to be doing. Uday also has an amazingly sharp eye. All this makes the environment safe for both beginners and experienced practitioners. I can honestly say that the high-quality teaching, friendly and safe environment is very therapeutic particularly for this pandemic period.

-Adelaide Mgutshini

One of the great advantages of COVID lockdown for me was that Uday put his classes online. I am based in the US so it is a real treat to be able to enjoy his classes irrespective of location and, because he makes his class videos available to rent through Vimeo, time differences are not a barrier. Uday is a kind and patient teacher - he is a master of his subject and his instructions are clear. At the end of his class, I feel more at home in my body and my mind feels calm. Thank you, Uday!

- Rose Alexander, NY, US

Thank you for 9 months of fabulous online classes, helping me navigate the Covid months! I have been practising Iyengar yoga for 17 years and am so grateful for how much more I have learnt from Uday's excellent and inspirational teaching. The yoga asanas are thoughtfully taught in stages with clear, detailed instructions and beautiful demonstrations by Uday and Sonali. There is a friendly sense of community in the online classes with everyone included and a variation for everyone's ability or situation. Regardless of your experience or level, Uday always manages to find new technical details to help you improve your practice and his kind manner shines through his passionate teaching, encouraging you to give your best effort 😃.

—Clare Bingham

I have found your online yoga classes of great value, especially when I did not think online yoga is something for me. Your classes have helped me get through the uncertain year and have helped me to feel balanced in myself. This has subsequently allowed me to work as a psychotherapist in NHS to help my patients during a challenging time.

- Macide Yuksel

I am ever so grateful for attending Uday's classes. He is very generous with his teaching and all questions are answered with a lot of dedication and clarity. He teaches with great precision, clarity and calm. Absolute respect for everyone. His eyes are checking all participants and he suggests different props or adaptations in order to get the best out of the poses. The links and care in the preparation of the sequences and explanations during the class are second to none. The result is absolute penetration in each Asana. I am very grateful to be able to attend his classes and despite a challenging year with online classes our only available option, I still think I have learnt a great deal via this media. I leave his classes with a great feeling and looking forward to the next one.
With gratitude!

- Priscila Dinz

Since March I have attended a lot of your general classes to improve my Sacro-iliac weakness and my general fitness. I now understand the issue much better and feel that at every class I learn something that adds to my understanding of yoga. I also know that you adjust me just often enough so that I have to concentrate and focus at all times! It was great to be able to put the classes in my diary which was in 2020 otherwise, empty! I especially love the pranayama sessions which have enabled me to realise just how tense I actually was. I hope that in future if I am ever able to travel in my campervan again I will be able to access classes from anywhere!
Thanks again to you and Sonali for making 2020 a lot more bearable and hope to see you at Knutsford again one day in real life!

- Rebecca Morris