--- title: "Yoga Philosophy and Mindful Living Lessons by Abharana" description: "Explore Abharana's mindful living philosophy. Discover how somatic movement, breathwork, and holistic yoga can help you find balance, emotional healing, and clarity." canonical: https://mytribe.in/abharana_kakal/online-yoga-mindfulness-classes/yoga-as-a-way-of-life-philosophy-reflections last_updated: 2025-09-06 --- # Yoga Philosophy and Mindful Living Reflections Tribe Verified · Guiding students through mindful movement practice By [Abharana](https://mytribe.in/abharana_kakal) · Online classes via Zoom · ₹2,500 per month (estimate) Part of [Online Yoga & Mindfulness Classes](https://mytribe.in/abharana_kakal/online-yoga-mindfulness-classes). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/abharana_kakal/online-yoga-mindfulness-classes/gallery) Yoga is more than just movement on a mat. It is a way to align your mind, body, and breath with the life you are meant to live. Here is where I share the whispers of my own journey. ## Photos and videos - [Video: In this video, I explain that asana practice brings awareness that we can carry into our daily lives. It helps us make conscious choices, handle difficult emotions, and live with intention.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b51faa73-7740-437c-9075-08581c8bf69b) - [Video: I discuss how suppressed emotions can create blockages in the body and share various healing techniques. Movement, breathwork, and energy healing are powerful ways to release what no longer serves you.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fa332d25-e3f0-44a1-bc48-1a932412f4d8) - [Video: A gentle reminder that you are exactly where you need to be. You are enough, you are accepted, and you are beautiful just the way you are. This is a message of self-love and acceptance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/18e69180-c503-4ba2-bbd9-d84683c0d8f5) - [Video: Massage is my love language, an intuitive way I connect and offer healing. This video shares my personal ritual of self-massage and the sacredness of offering loving touch to family.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/65e45845-b67c-4b02-81bf-a83745d26c2f) - [Video: A moment of meditation accompanied by soulful reminders from my journal. These lessons are about surrender, intuition, taking action, and finding safety within yourself.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9bd017dd-cd64-4190-9eef-b18c808d38c4) - [Video: I have a habit of writing down bits of wisdom I receive from life. This video shares some of those reminders, touching on karma, desire, and the power of breath to feel God's presence.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/894c5717-e246-4983-83a2-f6a07ea6410c) - ![Looking up towards a temple dome, a symbol of our connection to the divine. This image accompanies my reflections on living a beautiful life guided by spiritual wisdom.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ce6035d3-f246-4573-85d8-51bc181cc6d6) - ![A simple portrait reflecting the peace that comes from a life of practice. My journey is about integrating spiritual lessons into my everyday existence.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d5d3ca90-9f7f-4ec6-ad0e-119989a7fb0d) - ![A tender whisper for every woman's heart. This image, showing a heart-opening pose, is a reminder to hold yourself with the warmth, patience, and unconditional love of a mother.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/26722958-3f51-47fd-a380-43bc110b3a1d) - ![A New Year's reminder to choose yourself. This image, showing me sitting with a dog in nature, symbolizes companionship on the journey of prioritizing your own dreams and well-being.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a920f191-328c-482a-807f-5d9025bff60e) - ![A smiling portrait with the affirmation that you deserve abundance, love, and peace just as you are. It’s a message of inherent worthiness that I share in my teachings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fc0187a1-7f49-4036-bc78-fc29e2ab0346) - ![Your worth is not defined by your achievements. This image is a reminder that you are so much more than what you do, encouraging a shift from a mindset of doing to one of being.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5d2e3e27-bca0-46aa-bf34-3d75aba18473) - ![A portrait capturing a moment of connection with my inner self. It accompanies a poem I wrote about our shared essence and the interconnectedness of all beings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d0aa81ac-951a-43c3-a1ad-b7eb4d9086e0) - ![With my hands on my heart, I feel the truth of the poem I wrote: the light we search for glows quietly within. This is a practice of returning home to ourselves.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/55bbea5a-4558-4c83-97b0-c47292ebe195) - ![In Garudasana arms, I embody the feeling of being a thread in a single tapestry. We are all different notes in the same melody, walking each other home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ca7218ce-618a-4b5e-99cf-0be65ecf3fcd) - ![A brief introduction to my background, holding a PG Diploma in Yoga and a diploma in Dance Movement Therapy. This highlights my qualifications and my approach to guiding students on an emotional and spiritual journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/02a46ddb-31d8-4fec-b424-dc0d3cfe19b7) - ![Seated in meditation in a lush green park. This image is paired with reflections on creating healthy morning and night routines to achieve your goals and live a more peaceful life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d149a3ce-f181-4965-b0ca-79dbd7a4584e) - [Video: I explain the art of sitting and doing nothing. This practice of non-productivity allows your thoughts to surface, helping you understand your inner world and find answers to life's problems.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/760218b0-312f-4f15-a2c6-93e595969425) - ![A moment of deep introspection, with my hand over my heart. It’s a reminder that we always have the power to choose between conscious pleasures like stillness and movement, or unconscious numbing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2690182a-0665-4148-93e4-b437d658be5e) - ![A moment of prayer and gratitude. This image is paired with a powerful Sanskrit mantra, 'Asato Ma Sadgamaya,' which is a prayer to be led from the unreal to the real, from darkness to light.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dbb1df1a-eaa4-4240-81c6-69691c1647fc) - ![A moment of peace and gratitude to welcome a new month. It’s a simple wish for joy, love, laughter, and clarity for everyone on their journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7706680c-c394-4c0c-886a-089090a151b9) - [Video: A direct and heartfelt invitation to my community. I ask what is stopping you from taking care of your health so that I can help, showing my commitment to being a supportive guide.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9de5a677-5de5-4f2e-acb7-353e8d48e0e4) - ![Meditating on a rock in nature. This image accompanies a journaling exercise I practice called 'roses, thorns, and buds,' a technique to reflect on the past month and set intentions for the future.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ebd31371-792a-4169-977e-bc2b2aaaf0d4) - ![A contemplative moment by a bowl of floating candles at night. This serene image reflects the process of journaling and embracing the rawness and truth of our experiences.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3a11e166-816f-44e6-9430-231f3a275488) - ![Another view of my meditation in nature, symbolizing the growth that comes from letting go of limiting beliefs and embracing all our flaws without judgment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/350c03ef-10d9-4a67-8cef-29bc3d8cdad8) - ![Reading 'The Power of Now' by Eckhart Tolle. I share key takeaways from the book, such as the nature of the ego, emotions, and the importance of living in the present moment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0950e119-ec0a-45f6-8247-b076765f919e) - ![A moment of quiet reflection, absorbing the wisdom from my reading. The practice of learning and contemplation is just as important as physical movement.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9ee7d970-b12a-46d4-a79f-84b9cd4c4983) - ![A candid shot of me in a cafe, with my eyes closed in a moment of inner stillness. It shows that mindfulness can be practiced anywhere, even in the midst of daily life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c62bd378-f0e5-465a-b6da-272cffb754fe) - ![A moment of gratitude on the beach. This image is paired with my reflections and learnings from Sadguru, covering topics like acceptance, freedom, and suffering.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c27a6bef-dd5b-4dc9-b5ab-9db9fed4feaa) - ![A portrait taken during a moment of reflection. It accompanies more wisdom from Sadguru, emphasizing that our happiness depends on our ability to surrender and accept what life brings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cbcad59a-838a-495c-aa2f-2c2a2849e502) - ![Lying in Savasana on the beach, allowing the waves to wash over me. This is a love letter to Mother Earth, expressing my deep gratitude and desire to live in harmony with nature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1a23332f-7af9-43b4-b609-128eba54fb9e) - ![Resting in nature, feeling connected to the earth. This image reinforces my commitment to cherishing every moment spent with Mother Earth and living a life close to her rhythms.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fd172539-b744-4d1a-8975-bb825f591d6d) - ![A selfie with the Adiyogi statue at the Isha Yoga Center. This was a magical and profound experience for me, and I share a quote from Sadguru about the power of acceptance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/011a01d2-b749-4657-9402-a6d5e3412cb3) - ![A photo from my visit to the Isha Yoga Center, with the serene mountains and lotus pond in the background. The entire experience was beyond imagination and left my heart full.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/23a53c66-80fd-41e9-bdb7-efb278a650cd) ## About Yoga as a Way of Life: Philosophy & Reflections It is one thing to practice asanas, but another to carry that stillness into your daily life. Whether you are navigating stress or feeling disconnected, the practices I share focus on releasing what no longer serves you. My approach is not about performance or achieving perfect postures; it is about building a dialogue with your own body so you can move through your day with clarity and intention. My journey with yoga and Bharatanatyam has taught me that the true practice begins the moment you step off the mat. We spend so much of our time in the cycle of doing—rushing, achieving, and ignoring the signals our bodies send us—that we forget how to simply be. In my sessions, we focus on somatic movement and conscious breathwork to reconnect with that internal space. This is not about pushing your body to its limits. It is about slowing down enough to hear what your body needs. When we hold onto suppressed emotions like anger or grief, they create blockages that manifest as physical tension or mental exhaustion. Through gentle asanas, guided meditation, and Kriyas, we create a safe environment to release that weight. I believe in staying rooted in tradition while making these practices accessible for your modern life. Whether you are a total beginner looking for online yoga classes or someone needing a 21-day habit reset, my goal is to guide you back home to yourself. We work with: * **Somatic Movement:** To regulate the nervous system and release stored stress. * **Breathwork (Pranayama):** To calm the busy mind and find center. * **Yoga Nidra:** To achieve deep, restorative rest. * **Mindful Reflection:** To integrate these lessons into your career, relationships, and daily choices. You do not need to be flexible or have a calm life to start. You only need a mat, some curiosity, and the willingness to let go of the stories that weigh you down. Odu sala try maadi (give it a try once), and see how your life begins to change when you start living with awareness. ## About Abharana I am Abharana, and I believe yoga is an art of mind-body dialogue. I do not just teach postures; I help you find the quiet space within yourself, whether we are working through somatic movement online or connecting during a retreat. Come join me to breathe, reflect, and return home to your true self. 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