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Sonya Enchill is a certified Dharma Mittra Yoga instructor and also has accreditation in Bikram Yoga, Vinyasa Flow certification from YogaWorks, and is a certified Pilates mat work instructor. She also studied Iyengar yoga at the Iyengar Institute in Pune, India and has studied the Ashtanga yoga system. Enchill comes from a dance background, a graduate of the official school of the Alvin Ailey Ame
rican Dance Theater in New York City. She initially began to practice yoga as a tool to advance her physical mastery, although soon Yoga emerged as a powerful healing modality from the rigors of classical dance. Enchill to seek Yoga teaching certification, to help others do the same. Since gaining certification Ms. Enchill has taught yoga in Bangkok Thailand, Tokyo Japan, Pune India, New York, San Francisco, San Diego and Los Angeles. She currently teaches at her studio in her hometown of Los Angeles, “Dharma Mittra Yoga L.A.”
The physical benefits of yoga have only been outweighed, in Ms. Enchill’s life, by the spiritual peace and contentment she found once studying under her true teacher Guru, Sri Dharma Mittra. A brief discussion of Sri Dharma Mittra follows, however for more information about the living master, follow this link: www.dharmayogacenter.com
Sri Dharma Mittra was born in the late 1930’s and has been studying yoga and teaching yoga for over fifty years. After meeting his Guru Sri Swami Kalaishananda he immersed himself in the study and practice of the classical eight limbs of Yoga, and dedicated himself to nine years of karma Yoga (the yoga of action, selfless service.) After being a celebrated teacher for years at his Guru’s ashram Sri Dharma founded the Yoga Asana Center, currently known as Dharma Mittra Yoga New York Center in 1974. Dharma has been disseminating the ancient knowledge of how to achieve radiant health and spiritual development before styles of yoga became popular. He remains truthful to the original classical practice and guides his students and student teachers to do the same. For this reason, as well as his experience and knowledge he is frequently referred to as the “Teacher’s Teacher” and for his dedication and fortitude “The Rock of Yoga.”
In 1984 Dharma completed the Master Yoga Chart of 908 Postures, as an offering to his Guru, and for all Yoga aspirants. This original masterpiece was meticulously assembled from over 1,350 photographs of posture variations Dharma took of himself with a tripod camera before the computer age! You will find the Master Chart in our lobby at DMYLA and at just about every yoga school worldwide. (See our photo gallery). Dharma is a most beloved master, he is known for his humility, humor, joy and kindness in teaching. Sonya Enchill follows in Dharma’s directive and spirit teaching students to “be receptive” and combines all of her experience into a diverse flow. In August of 2008, Sri Dharma granted Sonya the blessing to use the Dharma Mittra Yoga business title in order to spread the love of Dharma Mittra Yoga on the west coast. Enchill (studio director), there are four staff members at DMYLA: Joan Sargent, Alison Hahm, Asako Inoue, and Johnny Kendall, have also received Dharma Mittra Yoga teaching certification. Dharma’s practice is known as Shiva Namaskar. At DMYLA we currently teach levels 1, 11 and 111, passed down directly from Sri Dharma. (In 2009 we look forward to offering Shiva Namaskar levels IV and V.) The practice is rigorous and meditative all at the same time, a stairway to bliss that reintegrates the continuous flow of prana (cosmic energy, life force) through the spinal column, emanating deep into all areas of the self. Physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually you will be blessed by the practice. The only requirement? Be receptive.
07/12/2026
Today was blessed-🙏🏽 We worked on and how to get the grip- as far as rotation of the shoulder goes, what we did here is not for everyone. Yes I gave variations to others.
What joy! to teach my youngest something knew, what every deep back bender must know and to talk about pranayama during backbends
We warmed up with Prana Nidra (standard in all my classes now and another huge blessing) and a breif ballet - just plie’s, again not for everyone but wow how they opened us up for yoga poses, and for fun- an adagio at the barre
For all the dancers out there, yes so many mistakes, and yes I did not take that balance, but again- what a blessing to lead yoga here and what joy- to move as an offering - thank you Sri Dharma!
Catch me Sonya Om next weekend Sunday 1:30pm Power Yoga East for a lighter but equally delicious practice, love ❤️ 🕉️ Om… shanti shanti shanthi
06/04/2026
“Practice like a child” -Sri DM with Saturday 1-3pm, Dharma Yoga Workshop, Prana Nidra first - pranayama self hypnosis rejuvenation practice ✨ thank you so excited to share this beautiful integration 🙏🏽
05/24/2026
Dancer pose variation
maybe “body down” a little more? … what say you, yoga teacher homies?
bound uttanpristhasana ✨
mom 80 years in June, doing tripod headstand today at Dharma & Prana Nidra practice workshop
thank you thank you beautiful yogini fam who came out ❤️ gratitude for new connections too- blessings Jai! 🎉Ganesha on 1st Dharma class with in this temple space🙏🏽
05/10/2026
05/09/2026
Retreat and renew : Dharma Yoga Workshop Classes! Start 2 weeks from today - alternating Saturdays May 23, June 6th 1-3pm beautiful - donation based! or sign up through our site-
Practices:
✨ Prana Nidra - by integration of Sri Dharma’s teachings has given us a tool for auto hypnosis, Self healing, recharging, raising consciousness - a timeless gift! thank you 🙏🏽
✨ Asanas (postures) beginner - advanced, from Sri Dharma’s inspiring teachings of over 50 years!
✨ Pranayama (breath techniques, care for and cultivate vital life force
✨ single pointed focus, concentration, observation, deep reconnection with the innermost self! - bliss ✨
Can’t wait to see you! DM with inquiries but the responses come by consistent practice, just 🕉️ Om… shanti, Om peace ❤️
05/01/2026
Happy May beautiful people 💕
Dharma Yoga Workshop Class
Saturday, May 23rd 1-3pm with
so grateful 🙏🏽 merci’ Jerome!
Practices -
Dharma lineage asanas (postures) beginning through advanced, all are welcome ✨
Pranayama - breath techniques cultivating and caring for the vital force ✨
Prana Nidra - profoundly restorative consciousness connected directed deep relaxation and renewal ✨
Words can’t fully express… you must practice to receive! thank you forever and
support dharmayogala by signing up online, link in bio or drop in by suggested donation $30
blessings✨
04/21/2026
So grateful to be on my way to the big apple 🍎 (if you know me you know I love NY!) to study with my teacher come home and share at this May! DM for details and ?s link in bio blessed
04/17/2026
Namaste friends 💗 and excited to share divine practices soon truly a
01/01/2026
Happy New Year ♥️ blessings, beauty, joy, prosperity!
Reiki Refresher course this Sunday 1/4, 11am-2pm with and - only for those attuned to 2nd degree Reiki or higher.
Join the healing order- DM for Reiki 1 attunement - blessing of a lifetime, deepen your ability to heal yourself and others
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Sri Dharma says “practice like a child” - today I got to practice like a 10 year old with my 10 year old and it was so much fun- thanks to the amazing coach Stacie .with.stacie
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