WELCOME TO THE LIGHT

We are a heart-centred community of students, practitioners and teachers of decolonized, full-spectrum Yoga & Tantra.
Arkaya was founded by Yogacharini Maitreyi who
continues to lead our school’s programs and
500-hour online teacher training.

This website is a rich resource for learning and self-exploration. Please take the time to explore, read, reflect, and come back
again and again!

Please read on to learn more about our programs, set up an informational Zoom call, and to
JOIN THE ONLINE ARKAYA COMMUNITY CLASS & SATSANGH!

THE ARKAYA COMMUNITY WELCOMES YOU!

The Arkaya practices are rooted in the traditional Indian life sciences of Yoga and Tantra. Arkaya comes from the Sanskrit word “Arka” which means “light,” “healing,” and “inspiration.” Arkaya is the spark that inspires awe and awesomeness. Arkaya means with / unto the light and it is the quality of the sun that heals afflictions. Arkaya embodies the guru spirit, throwing light on the undiscovered aspects of ourselves. Guru = one who dispels darkness, one who helps us see our blind spots.

The Arkaya system was founded by Yogacharini Maitreyi and sees the seamless blending of many streams of Yoga and practices like traditional Sattvic Tantra (pronounced: thun-thra) to lead one to the experience of the Self. The capacity to witness yourself and sublimate, without negating or suppressing emotions, is the beauty of this practice. Arkaya Yoga aligns your different dimensions. This practice is gentle in the beginning and takes a step-by-step approach incorporating all the classical practices like: jathi, kriya, asana, pranayama, sankalpa, mudhra, manthra, kirtan and Tantra.

The way out is in.
When we turn our awareness inwards,
we cultivate inner sight or insight.

- Yogacharini Maitreyi

Yogacharini Maitreyi speaks about her path, her gurus and the classical life sciences of Yoga and Tantra.

Hear from Indian students of Yogacharini Maitreyi on their experience of the one day Magick of Mindfulness workshop and the Foundations for LIfe Program

Arkaya is a space founded by Yogacharini Maitreyi where the light of illumination can shine through each one of us. She was raised in India but has taught around the world and now lives in Vancouver. She brings in the tools and principles to balance the patriarchal aspects of yoga while still keeping structure and integrity. Yogacharini Maitreyi considers herself an eternal student of life and brings her love for yoga / union and self exploration to this space with other teachers.

Arkaya is a space where you can embrace all aspects of yourself with love, joy and consciousness to allow the unnecessary to melt away. It is an organic space where you can synchronize with source and rise to your highest potential.

Yoga is bonding without being bound.

- Yogacharini Maitreyi

CURRENT OFFERINGS

Arkaya has an online school offering a variety of weekly and ongoing practice sessions, satsangh and trainings.
These programs include:

  • The weekly Arkaya Community Class & Satsangh

  • Arkaya Awareness Practices for Vagal Toning & Nervous System Strength

  • The 60-Hour Arkaya Foundations for Life Program

  • The 2-year, 500-Hour Arkaya Self-Awareness Teacher Training

Arkaya offers a variety of online and in-person events, including occasional retreats as well as workshops.

Did you know we also train corporations how to use Yoga & Mindfulness to awaken the potential of everyone within their organization?

EXPLORE ARKAYA

 Book a private, 20 minute Zoom call to learn more about our programs

We can help answer any of your questions about Arkaya’s programs and take the opportunity to see if Arkaya is a good fit for you! We can also support you in determining which Arkaya program will be the best fit. Email us at infoarkaya@gmail.com

We invite you to join the Arkaya Community Class & Satsangh!

Join Yogacharini Maitreyi and students from around the world every Saturday from 9 to 11 AM PST. The session includes an all-inclusive practice on the mat, a talk from Maitreyi, Q&A and occasional guest speakers and teachers.

Learn about practical mystic &
Arkaya founder
Yogacharini Maitreyi

Maitreyi was born and raised in the Yogic and Tantric culture of South India. Her first guru was her grandfather, R. Krishnamurthy and she later studied at both the Sivananda & Ananda Ashrams. She has been teaching for over 26 years (since 1997).

The Arkaya School is for you if…

  • you want to re-connect to self and others

  • you want to cultivate and communicate healthy boundaries

  • you feel inspired to rest in, savour and celebrate your being

  • you are seeking a mindful, heart centred, playful and soulful practice to free yourself of old conditioned behaviour as well as move into new expansive paradigms

  • you are looking for an authentic space to become a holistic coach, yoga teacher, healer or learn the foundation principles of  Classical Yoga and Traditional Tantra

  • you want to contribute to yourself as well as society

  • you are a CEO or an executive in a company who wants to learn self mastery and stress management

  • you are a student or educator who wants to learn through play

  • you are thirsting for self awareness and want to take responsibility for, befriend and powerfully channelise your emotions

  • you want to live to your fullest in a step by step manner

    Yoga comes from the root word yuj, which means union. Let us dance ourselves into a holy or wholesome communion with uplifting community. Welcome home!

Small incremental positive shifts lay
the foundation for a quantum leap.

- Yogacharini Maitreyi