Sri Siddalingeswara Yoga Vana Hills

We are tucked away at 36 Bolare Vishnu Vihar in Kenjale Nagar. To get to us, you have to head towards the Bibvewadi Kondhwa Road near the Bhel area. Sri Siddalingeswara Yoga Vana Hills is a bit of a climb, but that’s the point of being near the hills. We have a space here where people just come to move their bodies and breathe for a bit. The floor is usually covered in mats, and we leave the windows open to catch whatever breeze comes off the hills, even if it brings in a bit of dust. It isn't a fancy gym with neon lights and loud music. It’s mostly just quiet, except for the sound of someone occasionally losing their balance or the birds outside. We start early when the air is still cool. My own joints are a bit stiff in the morning, so I get it when people struggle with the poses. We don't do anything too complicated, just the basics that have been around forever. Sometimes the local dogs bark during the meditation part, which can be distracting, but we just go with it. It’s a local spot where neighbors see each other. After the session, some people stay to chat for a few minutes before heading back down into the city traffic. It’s a plain room, but it works for what we do. The stairs can be a bit much if you aren't used to them.