My Yoga Journey: Milestones and Personal Reflections
Yoga is more than just asanas; it is a 'work-in' for the soul. These moments capture my five-year journey of growing, healing, and finding balance on the mat.
Yoga with Mayura turns 5! I started my classes from scratch, full of nerves but with a heart full of passion. I am so grateful for my teachers, my family, and my students who have been part of this beautiful journey.
It's amazing how women can be strong yet soft, vulnerable and resilient all at once. Every time I step on the mat, I feel a little more myself and a little more empowered. Happy International Women's Day to all the magic women out there.
Blessed, Grateful, Thankful. As I turned 30, I reflected on the lessons I've learned. Doing your best is in your hands, not the results. Discipline will take you places, not motivation. And your only true enemies are your own anger and attachments.
The depth of your backbend is a reflection of the openness of your heart. Both require trust and surrender. Here I am exploring Kapotasana, a deep heart opener that teaches me to let go.
There are millions of thoughts that come into our minds every day. When we practice mindfully, our mind becomes our friend, and our heart opens to so much love. A reflection in the mirror during a backbend practice.
Where grace flows, love blooms. A moment of practice, finding the balance between strength and flexibility in this standing split variation.
What we chase outside is just a fleeting dream. Eternal bliss resides within. A beautiful, flowing backbend to express this feeling of turning inward.
Let's use our energy to believe, grow, and heal. A simple, uplifting stretch to open the heart and welcome positive energy.
Dear Yoga, thank you for choosing me. A moment of gratitude and surrender on the mat, moving through a gentle backbending flow.
When I started appreciating my blessings, my whole life turned around. Finding gratitude in the simple, graceful movement of Garudasana (Eagle Pose).
About My Journey & Reflections
When I started teaching five years ago, I didn't have fancy contacts or a big plan; I just had nerves and a lot of faith. Whether I am teaching in Bandra or connecting with students online, I always teach the same way: we do not chase the perfect pose. We focus on the 'work-in'—that quiet, internal space where you start to feel the difference in your body and mind.
Every snapshot in this collection represents a chapter of my practice, from the early days of finding my footing to the moments of stillness I now share with my students. My approach to yoga is rooted in 'Sabr aur Shukr' (patience and gratitude). I have found that you do not need to be flexible to start; you just need to be present.
Over the last five years, my practice has evolved into a mix of Ashtanga Vinyasa and Hatha flows, layered with restorative Pranayama and meditation. I specialize in helping people who feel stuck—whether that is from chronic back pain, the physical changes of pregnancy, or simply the stress of a fast-paced city life in Mumbai. My methodology is not about nailing an Instagram-worthy pose; it is about providing safe, customized sequences that actually help you breathe better and move with more ease.
I offer small group online sessions and private, 1-on-1 coaching where we focus on your specific physical needs rather than a rigid, cookie-cutter routine. If you have old injuries or specific health quirks, we adapt the flow. My goal is to help you build a relationship with your body that lasts long after the 60-minute session ends. Yoga is not a destination; it is a continuous, beautiful journey. If you are ready to stop chasing perfection and start feeling better, let's talk.
Mayura Pednekar
I'm Mayura. I don't believe in the illusion of a perfect yoga body; I believe in the power of showing up for yourself. My classes are a space where we breathe, move, and grow together, at your pace, always.
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