Viveka Blom Nygren
About the Teacher
Why study with them?
Viveka Blom Nygren founded Atmajyoti Yoga in 2002 and has been running it ever since. Her journey with yoga began in 1998, although she first encountered yoga during pregnancy in 1990. With a deep passion for the practice, Viveka has been dedicated to yoga for more than two decades.
Qualifications and Trainings
Certifierad by Yoga Alliance: Viveka maintains her certification through ongoing studies in various aspects of yoga.
Pranayama training:Certified Prāṇāyāma teacher after a 3-year training at Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute in Lonavala, India, under the guidance of Sudhir Tiwari and Sri O.P. Tiwari.
Medical Yoga therapist: Completed a 2-year program at the MediYoga Institute.
Meditation- and Mindfulness teacher:Certified after a 2-year training with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield, a program developed in collaboration with The Awareness Training Institute and the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley.
Areas of Expertise
Viveka is currently focusing on:
– Pranayama
– Meditation
– Hatha Yoga/Medical Yoga
She teaches in:
– Medical Yoga
– Hatha Yoga
– Pranayama
– Meditation
In addition to her teaching, Viveka also offers corporate programs and leads retreats, sharing her knowledge and experience with a wide audience.
Approach & Philosophy
Viveka’s approach is rooted in presence, compassion, and the deep intelligence of the breath. She teaches with warmth and clarity, weaving together classical yogic wisdom, modern science, and her own lived experience. Her philosophy is grounded in the belief that true transformation happens gently — through consistency, kindness, and an intimate understanding of one’s own inner landscape. Her work invites students to rediscover balance in the nervous system, steadiness in the mind, and spaciousness in the heart. Through pranayama, meditation, and mindful movement, she encourages each practitioner to cultivate awareness, resilience, and a more authentic connection to themselves and the world around them.
Qualifications and Trainings
Certifierad by Yoga Alliance: Viveka maintains her certification through ongoing studies in various aspects of yoga.
Pranayama training:Certified Prāṇāyāma teacher after a 3-year training at Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute in Lonavala, India, under the guidance of Sudhir Tiwari and Sri O.P. Tiwari.
Medical Yoga therapist: Completed a 2-year program at the MediYoga Institute.
Meditation- and Mindfulness teacher:Certified after a 2-year training with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield, a program developed in collaboration with The Awareness Training Institute and the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley.
Areas of Expertise
Viveka is currently focusing on:
– Pranayama
– Meditation
– Hatha Yoga/Medical Yoga
She teaches in:
– Medical Yoga
– Hatha Yoga
– Pranayama
– Meditation
In addition to her teaching, Viveka also offers corporate programs and leads retreats, sharing her knowledge and experience with a wide audience.
Approach & Philosophy
Viveka’s approach is rooted in presence, compassion, and the deep intelligence of the breath. She teaches with warmth and clarity, weaving together classical yogic wisdom, modern science, and her own lived experience. Her philosophy is grounded in the belief that true transformation happens gently — through consistency, kindness, and an intimate understanding of one’s own inner landscape. Her work invites students to rediscover balance in the nervous system, steadiness in the mind, and spaciousness in the heart. Through pranayama, meditation, and mindful movement, she encourages each practitioner to cultivate awareness, resilience, and a more authentic connection to themselves and the world around them.
