Yoga Vidya

My first introduction to yoga was in 1998 as a teenager in my home town Kochi, in India, and it was love at first sight for me. I practiced intensely for more than three years and gave demos in various places with my guru in India. After I graduated from college and relocated for work, life and its affairs caught on. I renewed by love affair with Yoga after the birth of my second child – this time, it was Iyengar yoga and it was motivated by a lingering back pain caused by a constant sitting job. Iyengar yoga helped me rehabilitate my back and my deepening practice gave me a glimpse of the mind-body connection, which continues to inspire me to explore its infinite possibilities. Now, I literally soak in back bends as they leave me feeling energized and empowered. I started teaching to share my learning as I strongly believe that it spreads the love and deepens my own practice and learning. Every “body” is unique. I strive to make yoga accessible to all my students irrespective of age, body type and flexibility. While teaching, I seek to support and encourage each student to work hard to establish and deepen their understanding of their own body. I believe from my experience that this deep, consistent practice brings a mind-body communion leading to tranquility and peace on and off the mat. Personally, I enjoy reading kids fiction stories and spiritual autobiographies. I enjoy singing and listening to Indian semi-classical music. I love the beach and going on short hikes.