ABOUT ME
Namaste,
Thank you for visiting my website.
I am a Certified Hatha Yoga & Pranayama Therapist and have been teaching for around 20 years. I have completed the Teachers Training Courses in Detroit and in Vivekananda Ashram (sVYASA), Bangalore.
I was in the IT industry 25 years ago and suffered from major back pain. I healed with Yoga therapy and guidance from a wonderful teacher named Johnny Kest in Detroit.
That was the start of my journey with Yoga, as a personal practice and to help others suffering from pain.
I believe authentic Hatha Yoga practice has to encompass elements of Asana practice, Pranayama, and Meditation.
I teach Hatha Yoga like one would prepare a nourishing home-cooked meal—with care, attention, and a good helping of love.
This is not Yoga shaped by algorithms or viral trends. It’s grounded in ancient wisdom, informed by the breath, and guided by the body’s honest signals.
Each class is a new offering—different sequences every week to gently stretch and strengthen all major muscle groups, while leaving space for stillness, silence, and self-study.
You don’t need to touch your toes or twist like a pretzel. You just need to show up—in any body, at any age, with any history. The mat doesn’t care about size or shape. It welcomes you exactly as you are.
I truly believe that the Breath is the thread that weaves it all together. Pranayama is not just a “bonus” at the end of class—it’s central to the practice. Through mindful breathing, we soften anxiety, energize the body, and create space for clarity and calm.
Sometimes the biggest transformation comes not from moving more, but from breathing better.
We move mindfully, not competitively. We build strength, but we don’t forget softness. Some days are about balance; others are about belly laughs when we wobble out of tree pose.
That too is Yoga.
As Nischala Joy Devi reminds us:
“Through Yoga, the divine within us can emerge, and we can realize that our true nature is joy.”
Yes—Ananda is part of the practice. Not the shiny, showy kind of joy, but the quiet kind that bubbles up when you tune in to your breath, your body, and your Self.
This isn’t a performance—it’s a Sadhana.
A lifelong practice that grows with you, supports you, and holds you—whether you’re in your first class or your fiftieth year.
And let’s be honest: some days, the most advanced pose is simply Shavasana. And that’s perfectly fine.
You're welcome to begin—again and again—anytime.
