our story

About & Mission

selfLove.Yoga began as one teacher's answer to a simple question: what if a yoga school just focused on teaching well? No gimmicks, no over-produced branding — just real guidance, at a price that doesn't gatekeep the practice.

Barry teaching a yoga class
the founder's story

Barry spent years writing software before yoga rewired his path. What began as a personal Ashtanga Mysore practice grew into a calling to teach — and eventually, to build a school that trains the next generation of instructors the way he wished he'd been trained: honestly, affordably, and with real mentorship.

"I want to share the profound benefits of practicing yoga with everyone around the world."

our mission

Atmabhakti — self-devotion

Yoga is not merely about physical well-being but about nurturing a holistic balance of body, mind, and spirit. That's the whole philosophy behind selfLove.Yoga, captured in one Sanskrit word: Atmabhakti, self-devotion.

We ask every student to devote themselves — not to a brand, not to a studio aesthetic, but to their own practice. Everything we build, from the free foundational classes to the full 200-hour training, exists in service of that devotion.

आत्मभक्ति

Atmabhakti

self-devotion

what makes us different

Substance over decoration

Unlike many post-pandemic studios that prioritize fancy websites, cool shops, and decorations over substantive teaching, selfLove.Yoga focuses on real, down-to-earth guidance from experienced teachers — training a new generation of skilled, knowledgeable yoga instructors in the most affordable way possible.

  • 1.Real instruction from an E-RYT500, YACEP-certified teacher with 11+ years of experience.
  • 2.Affordable tuition, priced well below typical market rates.
  • 3.A free tier so anyone can learn before ever spending a dollar.
Yoga class practicing together Group vinyasa flow class
a look inside

Community, in photos

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ready when you are

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