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# Manasa Rao

With a PhD in Yoga, I teach traditional yoga therapy, chanting, Pranayama, and philosophy. My approach focuses on breath and inner stillness for students seeking transformation, not just a workout.

## Services

### [Mindful Parenting Coaching](https://mytribe.in/yogaayush/mindful-parenting-coaching)

Coaching sessions available online

Typically ₹800-4,000 per session (estimate)

- [Video: As a mother to a teenager, I often reflect on what roots we give our children to ground them as they grow their wings. In this video, I share four yogic gifts: sacred sound, a sense of time, treating the body as a temple, and wisdom through stories. These are not rules, but anchors they can return to, ensuring they always know where home is, no matter how far they fly.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9a641a91-d290-4cad-9a00-f2e148ba2c4f)
- [Video: The idea of a "perfect child" is a myth that creates pressure on both parents and children. My approach to parenting is not about raising a flawless child, but about raising myself with awareness and grace. This video shows moments with my son, reminding us that our children learn from our actions, our calm, and our presence, not from a pursuit of perfection.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6cec16d2-1bde-402b-9faa-4e8dd3b7bae7)
- [Video: Should yoga be a choice or compulsory for children? I believe we have a responsibility to till the soil and plant the seed of yogic knowledge, just as we teach them worldly knowledge. This practice is not about religion, but about giving them tools for their own well-being, which they can carry for life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6db49586-158e-4ad5-8072-4530f3bb943b)
- [Video: It can be challenging when your family doesn't understand or support your yogic parenting approach. Remember, your calm presence is more powerful than any argument. This video shows me practicing with my son, a reminder to lead by example, trust the process, and let your child blossom in their own time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7392e4cf-80c9-4013-95fc-13687d4d566e)
- [Video: A conversation with my son about a shloka from the Bhagavad Gita. This is how I integrate ancient wisdom into daily life, making it a living conversation. Bhagwan promises to provide for what we lack and preserve what we have, so we can move beyond survival and focus on our spiritual sadhana.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/208e3d59-1c87-410b-8fe0-583792daa12c)
- [Video: This is Trataka, or steady candle gazing, a powerful kriya to improve concentration and calm the mind. Here, my son demonstrates the practice. It is a simple yet profound tool for children, especially in our distraction-filled world, helping to reduce stress and enhance focus.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a44ac951-90aa-463f-bd54-665274413073)
- [Video: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali offer timeless wisdom that can be made accessible to children. In this video, my son and I explore three sutras that help with focus, compassion, and managing negative thoughts. These are not just ancient verses, but practical tools for navigating the emotional landscape of childhood.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a52248e0-d428-4708-a926-7cd7c5d90bdf)
- ![A heartfelt note from a student on finding a deep sense of calm and balance. My goal is to help you feel centered amidst the ups and downs of life. This journey is about discovering that peace is always accessible within you, regardless of external situations.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/39400975-69a8-414a-b1d6-98844dcc7a0f)

### [Yoga Philosophy & Spiritual Mentorship](https://mytribe.in/yogaayush/yoga-philosophy-spiritual-mentorship)

Mentorship sessions available online

Typically ₹800-3,500 per session (estimate)

- [Video: Many people approach yoga as a quick fix, asking which pose cures which disease. But yoga was never meant to be a simple prescription. While modern medicine is essential for treating acute illness, yoga works differently. It is a collaborative path to wholeness, resetting the nervous system, balancing hormones, and restoring the deep-seated memory of wellness that exists beneath all turbulence. It is not about fixing what is broken, but remembering the wholeness that was never lost.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8b1db0f8-db4c-40bb-80d2-337eac5d8190)
- [Video: I often hear that yoga is not enough and should be supplemented with cardio or strength training. This perspective arises when yoga is seen only as physical exercise. True yoga is a complete system for overall well-being and spiritual advancement. If your practice feels incomplete, I encourage you to explore its deeper dimensions: the ethics of Yamas and Niyamas, and the paths of Karma, Jnana, and Bhakti. Yoga is more than enough, because it helps you realize that you are enough.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a3484a19-6ada-4f6c-9bf4-c222d835eed8)
- [Video: We spend so much of our lives striving, gathering, and seeking. We believe yoga is something we must achieve through effort. But the real practice begins when the seeking stops. Yoga is not something you gather; it is a presence that finds you in the quiet moments. In the stillness, when all effort falls away, yoga gathers you.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a281c9d5-a5e7-49f0-83b6-9f33bef3cdef)
- [Video: In the Bhagavad Gita, Bhagavan Krishna makes a profound promise. He says that for those who are devoted to him with an undivided mind, he personally provides what they lack and preserves what they have. He takes on this burden because he wants us to move beyond the constant survival mode of worldly life. This is his way of creating space for our spiritual sadhana, reminding us that his grace is always present in what we receive and what is taken away.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/208e3d59-1c87-410b-8fe0-583792daa12c)
- [Video: Tantra is a widely misunderstood term, often wrongly associated with black magic or sexuality. The word itself means to weave or expand. Through the technology of Tantra, we are re-weaving the fabric of our life to align with its original, natural pattern. Practices like Hatha yoga, mudras, mantra, and pranayama are all part of this intricate discipline, designed to restore our innate harmony.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9ef05ac6-a33d-42d9-bf5a-a71b96d8295d)
- ![The famous saying, "Yoga is 99% practice, 1% theory," is often misunderstood. The practice Sri K. Pattabhi Jois referred to was not just about mastering poses on a mat. It is about how we live our lives when the mat is rolled up.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/06ea7322-2188-4e32-b58e-681ebf5b1dab)
- [Video: In Hatha yoga, we work with both dynamic and static approaches to asana. Dynamic movements prepare the body and circulate energy, while static holds build strength, patience, and allow for a deeper, more meditative experience. The choice between them depends on your goal and your state of being on any given day, allowing the practice to meet you exactly where you are.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b54ee23f-b378-4f3a-bc11-f2e1aab520df)

### [Yoga Therapy for Mind-Body Wellness](https://mytribe.in/yogaayush/yoga-therapy-for-mind-body-wellness)

Therapy sessions available online

Typically ₹800-2,500 per session (estimate)

- [Video: I often see people turn to yoga as a last resort for acute illness, but that's a misunderstanding of its power. In this video, I explain the true collaboration between medicine and yoga. While medicine treats the illness, yoga restores wholeness by resetting the nervous system, balancing hormones, and working through the five koshas, or layers of our being. Healing is not just recovery; it is an awakening.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8b1db0f8-db4c-40bb-80d2-337eac5d8190)
- ![This image lists common signs of trauma that many people experience without realizing their origin. If you feel numb, disconnected from your body, or unsafe even when you know you are safe, you are not alone. My practice is a safe space to gently guide your body back to a state of security and peace.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/055ec1e4-1077-4e72-b0e1-478f5dafb82d)
- [Video: Perimenopause, or रजो निवृत्ति, is a profound feminine truth, not a decline. In this video, I demonstrate movements to support this transition, reframing it as a time for renewal and connection to inner wisdom. Through practices like asana, pranayama, and dhyana, we can navigate the physical and psychological shifts, allowing our inner goddess to shine.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9daa3bbb-aa39-4880-ab07-d5c29a304272)
- [Video: Yoga is not something you gather; it is a state you arrive at through stillness. This sequence shows a progression from a forward fold into a headstand and finally into a seated meditation. It illustrates the journey from physical effort to the quiet space where the practice truly finds you.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a281c9d5-a5e7-49f0-83b6-9f33bef3cdef)
- [Video: You may have heard that yoga is not enough and that you need to add cardio or strength training. I believe if you feel yoga is not enough, you may be in the wrong class. In this video, I explain how a complete yogic path, including Karma, Jnana, and Bhakti yoga, is more than enough because it helps you realize that you are enough.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a3484a19-6ada-4f6c-9bf4-c222d835eed8)
- ![This message from a student is a powerful reminder of why I teach. Healing is a long journey, and finding a guide you resonate with can make all the difference. This student shares her experience of finding confidence and awareness after years of stress, showing that peace is possible even when situations do not change.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/27af8aeb-3c3d-4618-a292-e147e363f030)
- [Video: We often point to our forehead when we speak of fate, but our future is not written there. In this video, I explain how our karma is stored in the lower three chakras, which govern our most basic desires. By bringing moderation to these areas, we balance our energy, gain clarity, and become the architects of our own destiny.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d864f30b-99d1-4cee-8d68-a49f75073d4c)
- [Video: A good night's sleep is essential for our well being, and this simple, passive backbend can help you unwind before bed. As shown here, this pose helps decompress the spine, relieve tension in the neck and jaw, and activate the parasympathetic nervous system. It is a small act of self care that can lead to deep rest.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/10cd9e7f-3e6e-4a6c-88e5-02a0da335c96)

## Meet your expert

### My story

I’m Manasa. My journey with yoga started with wanting to know the 'why' behind every practice, not just the 'how.' Did a PhD at S-VYASA, got deep into Sāṅkhya philosophy, and realized yoga is more about living than bending. Being a mom to a teenager, I think a lot about what roots we give our kids. I teach with stories, chantings, not rules—just anchors. Home isn’t a place, it’s a feeling you carry, even when you wander.

### My work

- **What I Offer**: I teach online yoga therapy, chanting, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra healing, and deep yoga philosophy.
- **Breath Comes First**: I tune into your breath, not just your pose. That’s where real change happens.
- **Trauma-Informed Healing**: Healing is slow and gentle here. I create space for your body to feel safe again.
- **Beyond Stretching**: We use chanting and Yoga Nidra to unblock prana and settle the mind, not just stretch.
- **Student Over Customer**: Yoga with me is real, raw, and honest. If you’re seeking truth, not just fitness, you’ll fit in.