Business Details
16 Years
experience
Online Yoga Studio for All Levels
Established in 2010 by Jrgen Christiansson, Omkar 108 is a global online yoga studio dedicated to teaching Ashtanga Yoga in the tradition of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. With over 30 years of teaching experience, Jrgen brings a deep understanding of yoga philosophy and practice to students worldwide. Our offerings include daily live classes via Zoom, catering to all levels from beginners to advanced practitioners.We emphasize alignment, breathwork, and consistency while fostering a compassionate, student-centered environment. Our global community transcends geographical barriers, allowing practitioners to engage in transformative yoga practice from any location. The studio also offers donation-based community classes and Hatha Yoga sessions for those seeking alternative styles.
Services
Ashtanga Yoga
Hatha Yoga
Online Classes
Mysore Program
Donation Classes
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- Our founder has over 30 years of traditional yoga teaching experience
- We offer accessible online classes for global practitioners in all time zones
- Certified instructors emphasize personalized guidance and breathwork techniques
- Flexible pricing tiers accommodate diverse financial situations
- Proven track record teaching high-profile clients and special populations
Associations and certifications
- KPJAYI Certified
What people say
Humility and respect
Transformative yoga practice
Global community
Flexible pricing
Personalized guidance
Services
Ashtanga Yoga
Rooted in the teachings of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, our Ashtanga Yoga program follows traditional Mysore-style practice. Certified instructors guide students through structured sequences emphasizing breath-body synchronization. Suitable for all levels, this practice builds strength, flexibility, and mental focus while maintaining authentic yoga traditions.
Hatha Yoga
Our Hatha Yoga classes offer a balanced approach combining postures, breathwork, and meditation. Designed for those seeking a less rigorous practice, these sessions focus on foundational poses with modifications for varying abilities. Classes incorporate alignment principles and mindfulness techniques to promote physical and mental well-being.
Online Classes
Live Zoom sessions enable global participation in real-time instruction. Students access daily Ashtanga and Hatha classes from any location, with options for both drop-in and committed practitioners. Virtual format maintains traditional teaching methods while offering modern accessibility for diverse time zones and schedules.
Mysore Program
This traditional Ashtanga program teaches students to develop independent practice through personalized guidance. Instructors provide individual adjustments while students progress at their own pace. The program requires initial monthly commitment to establish proper technique before drop-in flexibility becomes available for experienced practitioners.
Donation Classes
Designed to make yoga accessible to all, donation-based classes operate on an honor system. Participants contribute according to financial capacity while receiving quality instruction in Hatha and Ashtanga styles. This program fosters inclusivity while maintaining rigorous teaching standards for diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
People
Jrgen Christiansson
Founder & Lead Instructor
KPJAYI-certified yoga master with 40+ years experience. Authorized by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois to teach Ashtanga Yoga. Former private instructor to celebrities and rehabilitation center staff. Continues daily teaching after transitioning studio operations online in 2020.
Bianca Badrinath
Instructor
Public health professional integrating yoga philosophy with wellness practices. Completed teacher training in 2014. Currently advancing through Ashtanga's third series under Jrgen's mentorship. Combines healthcare background with spiritual development in teaching approach.
Gary Goldman
Instructor
Former Army Ranger and 500-hour certified instructor. Specializes in adapting yoga for physical rehabilitation and PTSD treatment. Teaches Vinyasa Flow with eclectic music elements while incorporating traditional Pranayama techniques. Mentored by Jrgen Christiansson until 2020.
Questions
Do I need prior yoga experience to join Omkar108?
Our Ashtanga Mysore program requires new students to commit to one month for foundational training. Hatha Yoga classes welcome all experience levels with modifications available.
How do online yoga classes work?
Daily live sessions conducted via Zoom allow real-time participation from any location. Recorded sessions unavailable - practice maintains traditional interactive teaching methods through virtual format.
What certification do instructors hold?
Lead instructor Jörgen Christiansson holds KPJAYI certification from the K. Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute. All instructors complete recognized teacher training programs with ongoing mentorship.
How are class prices determined?
Monthly fees operate on an honor system with three tiers based on financial capacity. Hatha Yoga has separate pricing structure. Single class options available for those testing different styles.
Can I join specific yoga series as a beginner?
New Ashtanga students begin with the Mysore program's first series. Instructors provide individualized progressions. Hatha classes offer adaptable poses for all skill levels without series requirements.
Reviews (6)
Cortland Connell
Jan 20, 2020
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Omkar108 Yoga is a centrally located, comfortable yoga shala (studio) with some of the best teachers in the world!
Jrgen Christiansson (Certified KPJAYI) has been my teacher for almost 13 years now and he's helped me develop my practice and change my life for the better. His right hand, Matt Ryan (Authorized L2 KPJAYI) is also a phenomenal teacher. And the list goes on with Gary, Bianca, Ayako and more. They are all amazing.
Omkar offers a variety of classes, but has a foundation in the traditional lineage of Ashtanga from Mysore, India. Check it out! You'll feel right at home.
Jrgen Christiansson (Certified KPJAYI) has been my teacher for almost 13 years now and he's helped me develop my practice and change my life for the better. His right hand, Matt Ryan (Authorized L2 KPJAYI) is also a phenomenal teacher. And the list goes on with Gary, Bianca, Ayako and more. They are all amazing.
Omkar offers a variety of classes, but has a foundation in the traditional lineage of Ashtanga from Mysore, India. Check it out! You'll feel right at home.
Hagai Shaham
Oct 25, 2019
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Jorgen is a great teacher. Started practicing with him 7 years ago. then left LA and every time I visit i come back. Always have a great team working with him. Highly recommended.
Bridget Schumacher
Sep 19, 2018
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Plenty of street parking, and there is a parking lot behind the shala. I've never had issues with parking. There is a working bathroom, and a couple changing rooms. They usually have a person at the front desk to check you in and help with any payments, packages, questions, etc. There are mats that can be borrowed if you don't have one, or forget yours. There are blocks and props to use as needed.
The practice room itself is gorgeous. Natural sunlight to keep the energy bright. Wood floors, high ceilings, and no mirrors, yay! The teachers are kind, patient, and extremely knowledgable and generous
The practice room itself is gorgeous. Natural sunlight to keep the energy bright. Wood floors, high ceilings, and no mirrors, yay! The teachers are kind, patient, and extremely knowledgable and generous
Henry Brown
Aug 10, 2018
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My favorite place to practice. The feeling in the room wraps you in comfort while you get in those odd Ashtanga poses we love so much. Jorgen is an incredible teacher and you feel safe when he adjusts. It's really special here.
Jessica Stjarngrim
Dec 30, 2017
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Jrgen is one of the most experienced Ashtanga yoga teachers in the world! His experience is clearly reflected in his closeness to the tradition, warm and clear teaching and the amazingly commited, open and welcoming atmosphere in the shala. I recommend Omkar108 wholeheartedly!
S. M.
Aug 30, 2017
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Omkar108 is amazing. From the second you park it starts to feel like walking into a little slice of India on a corner in CulverCity.
Chanting plays in the parking lot and the devotional corners in the shala are full of charm and an abundance of good energy. I have practiced with Jorgen for a very brief time, but I am a finicky enough practitioner that I know immediately when I have come across a teacher who I will trust with my practice.
Jorgen has been patient and supportive in helping me modify most of my practice around long-standing back problems and being able to go to Omkar108 has made
Chanting plays in the parking lot and the devotional corners in the shala are full of charm and an abundance of good energy. I have practiced with Jorgen for a very brief time, but I am a finicky enough practitioner that I know immediately when I have come across a teacher who I will trust with my practice.
Jorgen has been patient and supportive in helping me modify most of my practice around long-standing back problems and being able to go to Omkar108 has made
