What is Angamardana?
Angamardana is a series of 31 dynamic yoga-based processes designed for full-body fitness. It needs no equipment, no machines, and no weights, because the practice uses the body itself to build strength, stamina, and overall fitness. The word "Angamardana" means gaining mastery over the limbs and organs.
At Adiyoga in Earlwood we teach Angamardana in the lineage of Sadhguru. It is one of several yoga practices we offer alongside Isha Hatha Yoga and Surya Kriya, and it suits people who want a physical practice that keeps the whole system active.
What does Angamardana mean?
The name comes from the idea of gaining mastery over the limbs and organs. Rather than training one muscle group at a time, Angamardana works the body as a whole. The 31 processes move through the joints, muscles, and internal systems in a set sequence, so the aim is a body that is strong, mobile, and balanced across all of its parts.
What does a session involve?
A session moves through the 31 dynamic processes in order. Each one is a repeated movement or posture that raises the heart rate, engages the muscles, and works the joints through their range. The practice is done on the floor and standing, using body weight alone. There are no dumbbells, resistance bands, or gym machines involved.
Because the sequence is fixed, once you know the 31 processes you can complete the full practice in a set period of time. Many people practise it as their main form of physical exercise, either on its own or alongside other Isha yoga practices.
Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Angamardana is learned properly in a workshop-style class, taught in a small group so our teachers can guide each person through the individual processes. Once you have learned the full sequence, you continue the practice at home on your own. This is the standard way the practice is passed on in the Isha tradition. You are shown the correct form first, and then you own the practice for life.
New students often start with a first class and a short conversation, which is a straightforward way to see whether the practice fits before committing to the full workshop.
How is Angamardana different from a gym workout?
A conventional gym workout usually relies on equipment. Weights, machines, and resistance are added to load specific muscles, and progress is measured by adding more load over time. Angamardana takes a different approach.
- No equipment or weights are needed. The practice uses the body's own weight and movement.
- It works the body as a whole rather than isolating single muscles.
- It builds fitness holistically, combining strength, stamina, and joint mobility in one sequence.
- Once learned, it can be done anywhere with no gym membership or setup.
This makes Angamardana a self-contained fitness practice. It is not a replacement for every kind of training, and some people combine it with other approaches, but on its own it gives a complete full-body workout using nothing but the body.
Who is Angamardana for?
Angamardana suits people who want to build and maintain physical fitness without depending on a gym or equipment. It works for those new to exercise as well as people who already train and want a structured yoga-based practice they can keep up for life. Because it is learned in a workshop and then practised at home, it fits around most schedules once the sequence is known.
For those who want individual attention on specific fitness or movement goals, personal training is available as a complementary option at the studio. You can also see the full range of classes on our yoga in Earlwood hub.
About Adiyoga
Adiyoga is a holistic yoga and training studio at 104 Bayview Avenue, Earlwood NSW 2206. Our founder, Ramy Zach, trained for four years at Sadhguru's ashram in India, and we teach Angamardana and our other practices in that lineage. Classes run in small groups so each student learns the practice correctly before continuing at home.
Membership starts from $40 per week for unlimited classes, with a $250 ten-class pack also available. You are welcome to enquire and arrange a first class before deciding.
If you would like to learn Angamardana, you can book a class or ask a question and we will help you get started.