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title: "Behind the Scenes: My Yoga Journey & Life as a Mother"
description: "Get a behind the scenes look at my life and yoga journey. From balancing motherhood to mindful living, my behind the scenes stories show how I keep my practice consistent."
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# Behind the Scenes & My Yoga Journey

Tribe Verified · 10 years of personal yoga practice

By [Preeti Kalia](https://mytribe.in/yogbela) · Programs available online · ₹2,000 per month (estimate)

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Yoga is a way of life, not just a workout. Here is a glimpse into my world off the mat—from motherhood to the daily rituals that keep me grounded.

## Photos and videos

- ![After a day of shooting tutorials for my YouTube channel, this is what I'm most excited for: hugs with my daughter, Jia. These quiet moments are what recharge my soul.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/585bde39-bb44-4d0a-93c9-18c29a57ef2d)
- ![Quiet moments reading a book with my dog, Shifu. I believe in sharing the knowledge and realizations I gain, because you never know who is seeking those answers. We are all connected.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/18d64c72-7756-4d58-8dd9-575be30d3959)
- [Video: Some New Year affirmations that I practice with. "I am in the process of becoming the best version of myself. I am in peace with my past, because it shaped me. My potential is limitless."](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d68dbc0d-fc90-4863-ae1d-b18e9dac3ae2)
- [Video: A behind-the-scenes look at filming a yoga tutorial. You can see my setup with the camera and the chakra art on my wall. My life these days has so much peace within it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/003417fc-beff-4ef6-ba8a-8c01655985b2)
- [Video: Announcing a special event for International Yoga Day. I was thrilled to be invited to the Sun Siyam Resort in the Maldives to conduct sunrise and sunset yoga sessions. It's a joy to connect with the community in such beautiful places.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/86f08080-a176-4fe8-8bff-5533fd3e5699)
- [Video: A moment of self-practice outdoors. Every day counts when you are working to shape yourself. Consistency is the key to progress.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/327de9e6-11e5-4b44-80ef-ec39d590cca2)
- ![A beautiful black and white photo with my daughter. Motherhood is a journey of nurturing and supportive feminine energy. I cherish these precious moments.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f8e00868-dab2-45c1-96ac-df0371fae25c)
- ![Feeling drained? It's important to understand energetic influence and to protect your own energy. Have empathy, but also learn to discriminate between your feelings and others'. Claim your power back.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4c3aeced-e803-407e-bd30-e8b42725c984)
- [Video: Arriving in the Maldives for my Yoga Day event. Traveling with my daughter and my yoga mat, ready for a few days of teaching and soaking in the mesmerizing beauty of this place.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2d82025c-1db0-4726-829a-66e00e1c5c35)
- ![If you keep your energy clean, no mess from the outside can impact you. You can do this with regular asana practice, meditation, salt water baths, and setting healthy boundaries. Protect yourself.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e38a6f43-b0d6-47af-af1f-c1dd752e3048)
- ![Another photo from my International Yoga Day post. Yoga is a way of life that brings acceptance and mindfulness. I hope to inspire everyone to add a pinch of yoga to their daily lives.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dd77222d-4360-492c-b38e-dac132c4ebed)
- ![A quiet moment of practice at home during the holidays. Last year was about hard work and staying alert and clean in my diet and thoughts. I am proud of myself for staying true to my path, and I am back with the same zeal.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f06c4c08-7466-4d38-abb0-84e3b537ec04)
- ![Another angle of my home practice. The reflection on the floor captures the peaceful holiday atmosphere. Keeping my diet clean is the reason I was able to get back to my leanest self postpartum.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/75c40ea7-e160-4aa7-8060-3b7d1cf1add5)
- ![Decorating the Christmas tree with my daughter, Jia. It's not easy to get pictures with toddlers, but these moments are priceless. I love to live with intent and absorb every bit of time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5f794d7b-bf0f-4a89-9afd-dcfb1f54c630)
- ![Announcing a hip opener workshop. I love offering these focused sessions to help my students dive deeper into specific areas of their practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/370c9b07-85be-4392-ae5f-cb85134cb315)
- ![Intentional living means every thought, action, and word matters. You can make your life beautiful just by using the right speech. Take charge and paint your story beautifully.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4a4cd55e-a263-44a5-bbda-d517e3607649)
- ![Living in a season of gratitude. I have this version of my daughter and me just for today. Life only exists in the present moment, and I am soaking in these beautiful moments.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4d84ad4c-b43b-454a-8aa7-41e5b007f152)
- ![I will never have this version of me again, so I choose to slow down and be with her. We are a new version of ourselves every day. Live to the fullest.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/11d3eceb-dcb2-4ada-a463-f03103c56f07)
- ![Another moment from our holiday, cherishing this fleeting time with my daughter. I consciously choose to slow down to fully absorb who I am in this very moment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/698124be-ea51-4f8c-ae78-b35b36c9a994)
- ![A happy moment in all white with my smiling daughter. These are the memories I will hold onto forever.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b0d6d2d2-f930-4e40-8d69-47013b64ff83)
- ![A candid, happy moment. Slowing down allows me to be present and find joy in the simple things.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4d7b6db6-9da0-45d2-8c9b-d22702a8db0f)
- ![A duplicate of a cherished photo. Every picture captures a unique, unrepeatable moment in time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e7aa161a-9376-43c1-95f6-b95165986527)
- ![Sitting by the pool with my daughter. The reflection in the water reminds me that our outer world often reflects our inner state.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/caf59bb0-bcf1-4349-9ca6-edc90c4e089f)
- ![A duplicate photo from our holiday. These moments of connection are the most important part of my life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9b617ed5-8895-46b4-9fc9-72139b5a5480)
- [Video: An evening yoga session at the Yoga Pavilion in the Maldives. Practicing in nature, surrounded by such beauty, is a deeply grounding and rejuvenating experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d61224bd-6db0-4b23-b98b-2cec9e5f1398)
- [Video: Attempting Sirsasana (headstand) after 15 months. I was surprised that my body remembered the pose perfectly. This is the power of muscle memory, created by repeated practice over time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d9c01cec-6f23-4f84-813c-15d0164a3e35)
- [Video: Babies are like mini adults; they understand every emotion around them. Seeing a stressed face can raise their cortisol levels. That's why I always try to smile around my baby, respecting this precious gift.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b545da4b-064b-48e0-bdc5-ca170a57dc2c)
- [Video: Entering 2024 with acceptance of my new self as a mother, gratitude for all I've learned, and courage to be my best version.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6f08c71b-9d22-459e-b53d-be152a56a80b)
- ![I can't get enough of her. Just soaking in these sweet Sunday vibes with my newborn.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3d126bff-d77a-4bf7-8f95-37352df84115)
- ![Another angle of me and my baby. Her presence fills my heart.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/46b0edcd-cecd-4605-80b1-a19c4480d832)
- ![A tender moment, kissing my baby's head. The chakra art on the wall is a constant reminder of the energy that flows through our lives.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/47a5cdc7-9435-42aa-8ad1-171778ecdacd)
- ![A duplicate of a sweet moment. These early days are so precious.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b3feecf6-6721-435a-a4d5-ce591e665fdd)
- ![Looking down at my baby, feeling so much love and connection.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3b632609-1035-4519-8be2-4e1c59f46a83)
- ![A happy, smiling photo with my newborn. These are the moments that make it all worthwhile.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3ad6be18-740e-48cf-94c7-52c0a3553d0c)
- ![A dramatic, low-light photo with my newborn, Jia. Her name means sweetheart, and she truly is.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/da47ac0c-48d2-442a-a9a5-503aaef02234)
- ![A beautiful family portrait with my husband and our newborn daughter, Jia.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aef62ca8-f607-4181-8109-9cd67e44cb15)
- ![A duplicate of our first family portrait. A moment of love and connection.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9dd7d2aa-8149-4917-9e07-4dbdc41a4fd6)
- ![A duplicate of my portrait with Jia. The light and shadow capture the intimacy of this bond.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/15b920bd-ece5-4318-ba5c-900b0a144abb)
- ![A family selfie in the hospital after delivery with my husband and mother. Their support was everything.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8a9a4012-a14f-498a-9a9a-9153f0b58df6)
- ![A duplicate of our happy family selfie. So much joy in one photo.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a12e94b4-6713-4df6-8f3e-8cd8bb37b733)
- ![A close-up of my baby's hand holding my finger. I have a powerful birth story that I visualized, and I look forward to sharing it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8a0d29ce-fe12-4330-966d-8798e17dd4ec)
- ![Happy Guru Purnima. We all have a guiding light within us. I bow down to my Gurus who have helped me hear that voice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1c054959-4a15-4028-8250-46f7927015a9)
- [Video: A short clip demonstrating asanas to improve posture, including Gomukhasana. Daily practice brings great results.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/904bd339-cc1e-4ed0-8ce6-fb7fa4081dc5)

## About Behind the Scenes & Personal Life

People often assume yoga is about nailing a complex pose or spending hours on the mat. For me, especially after having Jia, the reality is quite different. It’s about those 10-minute sessions on days when life feels chaotic, the discipline of keeping my speech clean, and setting boundaries to protect my energy. My practice has shifted from a rigid workout to a lifeline that helps me stay present—something I document here so you know you do not have to be perfect to be a yogi.

After 10 years of practice and the life-changing experience of becoming a mother, my definition of yoga has completely evolved. It is not just about the physical asanas; it is about what I call the "Rebirth"—learning how to listen to my body all over again. 

In this series, I share the reality of postpartum recovery, from the struggle of regaining core strength to the quiet joy of finding my way back to the mat. You will see the side of yoga people rarely talk about: the days I am tired, the moments I choose rest over intensity, and how I use mindful eating and daily affirmations to stay consistent rather than just intense. 

My goal is to show you that your journey is yours alone. Whether you are battling PCOD, struggling with weight, or just trying to navigate the "new normal" of motherhood, I teach from the lens of someone who has walked that path. It is not about following a strict routine that feels like a burden; it is about making small, sustainable choices every day. 

I share these glimpses of my life—reading with Shifu, practicing with my daughter, or teaching during my travels—because we are all connected. Your struggle is my struggle, and if my realizations can offer you a shortcut or a moment of peace, then that is the real magic. I believe in sharing knowledge because you never know who is seeking the exact answers you have found.

## About Preeti Kalia

I am Preeti. Yoga isn't just my profession; it is how I navigate life as a mother and a teacher. I share my journey so you know you aren't alone in your struggles, whether it is postpartum recovery or simply finding your focus.

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