Gentle Yoga & Mindful Movement for Healing
Movement is not about reaching a perfect pose; it is about finding a language for your body’s needs. I offer gentle yoga and somatic movement designed to help you slow down, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with yourself.
Have you ever felt the power of moving meditation in water? Aqua Tai Chi is a gentle, flowing practice that uses the support of water to improve balance, coordination, and relaxation. It is especially helpful for relieving stress and is easy on the joints.
If you are experiencing back pain, these gentle yoga poses can offer significant relief. This sequence is designed to release stiffness in the spine, especially the lower back, and help realign your posture naturally. It is a simple flow you can do at home.
Feeling drained, anxious, or tense? Try this one-minute yoga flow. It is a quick and effective way to release tension from your body and reset your mind, perfect for a short break during a busy day.
This is an evening ritual I practice to unwind and prepare for restful sleep. It involves gentle stretching and conscious breathing to slow down, relax the mind and body, and let go of the day.
Sleep can be challenging, especially during perimenopause and other hormonal shifts. This gentle yoga practice is designed to calm the nervous system and prepare your body for a deeper, more restorative sleep.
Yoga offers incredible benefits during menopause, from reducing stress and anxiety to enhancing hormonal balance. Here, I am guiding a client through poses that support bone health, improve sleep, and help manage symptoms like hot flashes.
This is Ubhaya Padangusthasana, a seated posture that strengthens the core and energizes the base of the spine. It is a powerful pose for moving blocked energy upwards and requires both strength and focus.
In stillness, we hear the body and the whisper of new beginnings. Starting your day with mindful movement and meditation can set a peaceful tone. This short video shows how I begin my mornings with intention.
You can gracefully embrace the changes of perimenopause and menopause with yoga. This sequence of calming poses helps improve sleep quality, balance hormones, and enhance emotional well-being through mindfulness and self-acceptance.
I offer a variety of classes to empower you through every stage of life's journey. This video gives you a peek into my prenatal, menopause wellness, sound healing, and kids yoga sessions, available both online and offline.
About Gentle Movement & Yoga for Wellness
My approach to yoga is less about fitness and more about establishing a quiet conversation with your body. Whether you are navigating the physical strain of long hours at a desk, the hormonal changes of menopause, or the emotional weight of a major life transition, we prioritize nervous system regulation over athletic achievement. These sessions create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can stop pushing your body and start listening to what it truly needs.
Gentle movement is a form of deep self-care. When I work with students, we move away from the expectation of achieving perfect asanas and toward somatic awareness.
Supporting Life Transitions
I specialize in helping women navigate significant shifts, such as menopause or postnatal recovery. We utilize specific breathwork (pranayama) and restorative poses to help manage symptoms like anxiety, insomnia, or hot flashes. This is about working with your body’s current rhythm, not fighting against it.
Practical Relief for Professionals
If you are a working parent or a tech professional spending long hours at a screen, we focus on 'desk yoga'—small, accessible sequences that release shoulder, neck, and lower back tension. These are practical, quick interventions you can weave into a busy day to prevent burnout.
The Experience
Every session is an invitation to pause. We combine gentle Hatha, Yin-inspired stretching, and somatic movement to help you release stored tension.
- In-Person: Sessions held at my private studio in Challaghatta, Bangalore.
- Virtual: We connect via Zoom to build a sustainable home practice.
Whether you are looking for relief from chronic pain or a way to quiet a racing mind, we work together to find the right sequence for your current chapter.
Aarthi Padmanabhan
I am Aarthi. After stepping away from the corporate world and navigating my own healing journey through injury and single motherhood, I founded Padma Yoga Academy to hold space for others. I believe movement is a conversation, and I am here to help you navigate yours with patience, kindness, and deep listening.
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