My Asana Practice: Yoga Beyond Just Poses
My practice is a mix of Hatha, Ashtanga, and somatic movement, always focusing on what the body feels, not just how it looks. It is about accountability, healing, and getting back up.
A quiet moment of candlelit meditation at home. Creating a calm and sacred space for my practice is essential, even if it's just in a small corner of my room. This is where I connect with myself at the end of the day.
Using dumbbells to deepen a standing forward fold (Uttanasana). Incorporating light weights can help increase flexibility and build strength in the shoulders and back, showing how props can evolve your practice.
A fun, lighthearted take on the phrase "Yoga se hi hoga." Sometimes, the confidence and energy you get from your practice just makes you want to dance.
A full-circle moment. Ten years after graduating from Christ University, I returned to the same campus, but this time as a yoga instructor leading a class. It was a dream I didn't even know I had.
For me, reviews are love letters. This is a celebration of the connection I build with my students and clients through yoga psychology and my classes.
About My Asana Practice
My personal practice isn't about chasing perfect form just for the 'gram. Whether I'm using light weights to deepen a forward fold or finding stillness in candlelit meditation, the goal is to connect with what is happening inside, not just what I look like. If you're tired of yoga classes that ignore your emotions and focus only on flexibility, this is where we actually start.
More Than Just Asana
Yoga is often sold as a way to look good, but that is not my vibe. I teach from a place of experience, having moved through my own history of body issues, trauma, and stress. My Asana practice is designed to be functional, not aesthetic.
We focus on:
- Somatic Release: Using Hatha and Ashtanga flows to identify where you are holding stress in your body. We don't just stretch; we release.
- Nervous System Regulation: We use breathwork (Pranayama) to move the body from 'fight or flight' into relaxation modes. This is vital if you deal with anxiety or hormonal imbalances like PCOD.
- Accountability: I don't believe in holding your hand through a lack of effort. My sessions are high-accountability spaces. If you show up, we work hard.
The Hybrid Approach
My practice is a blend of styles tailored to sedentary lifestyles and those needing emotional healing. I use props—yes, even dumbbells—to help you safely access deep stretches, especially for stiff shoulders and hips.
Whether you join my online group sessions or catch me at a pop-up in a Bangalore park, the philosophy remains the same: Yoga se hi hoga (It happens through yoga), but only when you are honest about what you are feeling. Expect a mix of movement, meditation, and occasionally some real talk about why we are doing this. It’s time to stop fighting your body and start listening to it.
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