My Sādhanā: Glimpses of an Authentic Yoga Practice
I don't teach to show off; I teach to share. This is the Sādhanā—my daily practice—that keeps me grounded, helps me heal, and connects me to a higher energy.
A moment from my personal practice. For me, finding peace in a posture is more important than the posture itself.
Discipline in practice, even while away. My mat is my sacred space, whether in my shala or overlooking the ocean in Goa.
My personal prayer in movement before I begin teaching. This practice is my way of connecting to a higher energy.
My practice is a tool to shed the layers the world has put on me and remember who I truly am. Here, I move through Vatayanasana in my shala.
My journey with backbends is one of letting go. It's not about achieving shapes, but about healing the body with each movement.
These postures are a tool to bring awareness to my breath. With each inhalation I gain energy, and with each exhalation I release what no longer serves me.
Moving from Ustrasana to a deeper backbend. This extreme simplification of life on the mat is the basic yogic condition for meditation.
A reflection on the history of yoga and my own journey. My practice began as a physical pursuit and evolved into a spiritual yearning.
Observing the effects of a Satvik fast on my practice. It brings a calmer mind and lighter breath, though it challenges my strength-based asanas.
A prayer in motion. My practice is my offering and my connection to my teachers and the lineage of yoga.
About My Sādhanā: A Glimpse into My Personal Practice
My practice is not a performance. Before I teach, I get on my mat to shed the layers the day has put on me, not to achieve a perfect shape. You will notice that my focus on the mat is the same as it is in my classes—using breath, bandhas, and a steady gaze to turn the body inward, moving from a workout to a state of stillness.
What is my Sādhanā?
My Sādhanā—my personal practice—is my anchor. It started when I was still in the corporate grind, looking for a way to cope with the noise of the world. It wasn't about flexibility then, and it isn't now. It is about how I use my exhalations, how I hold my bandhas, and how I allow my body to release stored stress.
The Purpose of the Practice
Many of us come to yoga looking for a 'stretch' or 'strength', but those are just byproducts. The real work happens when we stop trying to 'achieve' a pose and start allowing the body to be charged with energy.
- Ashtanga: I use this for discipline and internal heat, keeping my mind focused.
- Hatha & Restorative: On days when I need to slow down, I turn to Hatha, Kriyas, and moon day sequences to regulate my nervous system.
- Emotional Release: I hold poses like forward folds and deep hip openers to process things the mind is holding onto.
Moving Beyond the Physical
My home shala in Panchsheel Park is designed to be a sanctuary for this exact kind of work. It is quiet, dimly lit, and free from the distraction of modern gym mirrors. Whether I am practicing Vinyasa flows or sitting in meditation, the goal is always the same: to remember who I am before the world happened to me.
When you join my sessions, you are not just getting a teacher; you are getting someone who lives this process every single day. We don't just do gymnastics; we practice yoga to build a tool that helps us navigate life with more balance.
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I’m Sharan, and for me, yoga is a daily reset—not a job. I share what I’ve learned on my own mat, from years of corporate stress to finding my stillness, right here in my Panchsheel Park home shala.
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