My Personal Yoga Practice and Sādhanā in Delhi
Yoga is not about the shapes we make; it is about the energy we create. This is a look into my own daily practice, where breath, bandhas, and intention guide every movement.
"To one that is without peace, how is happiness even possible." A quote from the Bhagavad Gita that resonates deeply with my practice, shown here as I move through a seated flow.
Discipline. A moment from my personal practice in Goa, finding stillness and strength in Sirsasana (Headstand) and Matsyasana (Fish Pose) with the ocean as my backdrop.
I didn't set out to teach this practice; it was always my tool to cope and harmonize. Sharing it is an extension of my own Sādhanā, a way to connect with inspiring people.
All prayers as I resume another term of sharing and receiving. Teaching has never felt like work; it feels like a homecoming, a way of connecting to a higher energy.
It's not how much we do, but how we do the poses. If you are not engaging your bandhas and breath, you are doing gymnastics, not yoga. We are creating energy.
Carl Jung said it’s a privilege of a lifetime to become who you really are. Yoga is a powerful method to shed the layers and remember who you were before the world happened to you.
This practice is not about making shapes; it's about healing the body with doses of it. My own control issues show up in my neck and shoulders, and through backbends, I strive to let go.
These poses are a mere tool to bring awareness to my breath. With each inhalation I gain energy for new experiences; with each exhalation I release what no longer serves me.
"Restricted to a repertory of preordained asanas... this extreme simplification of life is the basic Yogic condition for Meditation." Words that stay and inspire my practice.
A long read on the history of modern yoga, from a practice of renunciation to a tool for health and stress relief. My own journey reflects this, from physical healing to spiritual yearning.
About My Personal Practice & Philosophy
My practice is built on the 'trishtana' method: combining breath, bandha, and drishti. If you are simply stretching or bending without these, you are doing gymnastics, not yoga. In my classes at SharanYoga Shala, we focus on using the length of your exhalation to release deep-seated tension, ensuring that every asana is an act of healing rather than just physical exercise.
I did not set out to be a teacher. For years, yoga was my secret tool to navigate a high-pressure corporate life. It was my Sādhanā—my daily prayer and survival mechanism. When I finally started sharing this space with others, it wasn't to chase perfection or show off flexible poses. It was because I realized that yoga is the most powerful method we have to shed the layers the world places on us.
My approach to Hatha and Ashtanga yoga is rooted in the belief that the body is a vehicle for energy. Whether we are in my studio in Panchsheel Park or at The Quorum in Gurgaon, we do not skip the foundational work. We focus on Kriyas to cleanse, asana to build steady strength, and Pranayama to channel energy. If you are struggling with a weak gut, anxiety, or just the weight of daily stress, the goal is not to perform, but to return to yourself.
My Philosophy on Practice
- Beyond Performance: We work with your specific body. If you have an injury or specific health concerns like PCOS or arthritis, we modify the practice to make it therapeutic.
- The Role of Asana: Asana is merely a doorway to meditation. My sequences are designed to build internal heat and focus, not to exhaust you.
- Community Energy: The vibe in my shala is created by the students who show up. We practice together to find stillness, not just to complete a workout.
I believe it is never too late to begin. Whether you are a total beginner or a seasoned practitioner, my classes are designed to guide you toward a state of Sthiram Sukham—a balance of steadiness and ease.
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I am an accidental teacher who found yoga as a way to cope with the corporate grind, not to chase perfection. My classes at SharanYoga Shala are an honest extension of my own daily Sādhanā, where we focus on healing, breath, and finding balance rather than showing off.
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