Blog Archives - Yoga Classes Bandra West & Khar, Mumbai

How Yoga and Pilates are Different

Posted on April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 by yogacentral

In the West, it is frequently the case that instructors offer classes via their ‘Yoga and Pilates studio’. In other words, many people see the two disciplines as similar, and even interchangeable. While there are some similarities between Yoga and Pilates, there are some fundamental differences as well. Let us see how Yoga and Pilates are different and similar at the same time...

7 Yoga Quotes That Inspire Me Every Day

Posted on March 23, 2024April 26, 2024 by yogacentral

The wise thoughts of others can have a positive impact on our minds: we can find hope, comfort, motivation and encouragement in them. There are many yoga quotes that inspire me daily. I'm sharing some of my favourite ones that would have motivated not only me but numerous others as well: “Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and endure what cannot be cured.”...

How To Improve Sleep With Yoga

Posted on February 22, 2024March 29, 2024 by yogacentral

Many of those who attend my morning yoga class in Bandra West report how after starting to attend class regularly, the quality of their sleep has improved. The positive impact of yoga on sleep is not just anecdotal, by the way. Several studies have demonstrated how to improve sleep with yoga. People with stress or sleep disturbances, and even those with insomnia have been seen...

What Are Heart Opening Yoga Poses? What Are Their Benefits?

Posted on January 19, 2024March 29, 2024 by yogacentral

We have all heard about the importance of ‘core fitness’, and about strengthening the body’s core. We know that this helps prevent pain and injuries and enhances endurance. Heart opening yoga poses or asanas can similarly help the body increase strength in the back, shoulders, and stabilising muscles. Let us look at the importance of this facet of yoga, as well as the yoga pos...

Why Discipline Is Important in Yoga

Posted on December 23, 2023March 12, 2024 by yogacentral

“Nothing will work unless you do.” This quote got me thinking about the importance of working consistently towards any goal we may have. For instance, there is no benefit in merely wishing for good health or a toned body or enhanced flexibility or better balance unless we are willing to work towards those goals. In other words, there is no substitute for discipline. This is tr...

Why Back Pain Is So Common & How Yoga for Back Pain Helps

Posted on November 17, 2023November 27, 2023 by yogacentral

They say that sitting is the new smoking – in other words our sedentary lives that require us to sit for long hours each day aren’t good for us. Our lifestyles result in all sorts of disorders and diseases. Sitting immobile in one place is not what we evolved to do each day, every day. We were meant to be a lot more active, but modern lifestyles do not allow this. The result i...

Yoga For Headache – Does It Really Work?

Posted on September 26, 2023November 27, 2023 by yogacentral

Did you know there are about 150 types of primary and secondary headaches? Headaches are one of the most common issues that the general population faces. Statistics tell us that between 1% and 4% of the world’s adult population suffers from headaches 15 or more days of the month. Headaches are something that cuts across region, age, income and other differentiating factors. ...

Yoga for Bloating – Causes & How to Get Relief

Posted on July 20, 2023September 4, 2023 by yogacentral

Bloating literally means a feeling of being overly full or stretched. It is that feeling of pressure or tightness of the abdomen, sometimes a visibly swollen tummy. Bloating can be very uncomfortable, even painful. So why does bloating happen and what can you do about it? Can yoga help to reduce bloating and to prevent it? Why does bloating happen? There could be var...

7 Ways Yoga Helps Improve Focus & Productivity at Work

Posted on June 25, 2023August 7, 2023 by yogacentral

My students often tell me about how yoga helps enhance their productivity at work. It helps to bring about positive changes in their lives – changes that extend beyond the physical. Not only do they find themselves becoming fitter physically, they also find their mental abilities improving. They find that they are more focused and hence more productive in their professional sp...

Benefits of Yoga as a Team-Building Activity at Work

Posted on May 23, 2023May 23, 2023 by yogacentral

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As a mind-body practice that takes care of our all-round well-being, I find that practicing yoga can have a positive impact in the workplace, particularly for team-building activities. As someone that has interacted with corporate personnel and conducted programs, I have observed first-hand how yoga enhances various capabilities. This includes leadership qualities, team buildi...

Rajyasree Banerjee

13:45 25 Jan 24

It’s been a month I have joined yoga central but l am loving the class.Although it’s a group session but Shashi gives individual attention to each one of her students.I am very... happy and highly recommended..read more

Nutan Gaba Patwari

13:34 25 Jan 24

A group class with personalised attention. That’s Shashi for you.A class which has right amounts of prayanam, asana’s and inversions. The yoga class makes you feel light at the... end of it. A must do for a good morning start.read more

Aditya Mehra

13:19 25 Jan 24

One of the best Yoga Instructor in town.

Oliver Hanlon

12:12 25 Jan 24

Have been practicing yoga with Shashi for 2 years now and I really love it. I was welcomed with open arms by the Yoga Central community, who are such a lovely group of people.... Shashi understands the individual needs of all her students, and every session somehow feels personal, it's magic. I highly recommend!read more

Poorna Teja

12:06 25 Jan 24

Navin Sachanandani

11:56 12 May 22

I have been associated with Yoga central for quite some time, Sashi is excellent with her yoga and most important each and every class there seems to be something new to learnThe... most important Sashi personally sees to each and every student she makes it a friendly atmosphere making each and every person comfortableread more

Kusum Periwal

10:14 23 Jun 21

I have been attending Sashi's yoga classes since a few months and have found them extremely good. She does a lovely combination of pranayams, asanas and meditation and its so well... balanced. Each part of your body is stretched and worked upon. Every class is unique and has different set of asanas. My love for yoga has definitely increased and I look forward to her class :)read more

Nahida Coelho

16:46 22 Jun 21

An amazing experience with Our Yoga teacher Shashi. A perfect way to start your day at Yoga Central.

Manoj Vijayan

15:58 22 Jun 21

Shashi is a very knowledgeable and passionate practitioner of Yoga. She has the ability to know the limits of each individual in the class and push them to do their best. I would... highly recommend this fine teacher of Yogaread more

ASHISH PARULEKAR

15:55 22 Jun 21

I am enjoying my sessions at Yogacentral since joining a couple of months back . Feel energetic and calm . Shasi is a wonderful teacher and takes lots of effort in keeping the... sessions interesting . There’s a good mix and match so that all parts of the body are exercised . Highly recommended . Thank you Shasi .read more

Nitu Mundhra

17:21 02 Nov 20

I have been learning Yoga with Shashi since 6 months and am really enjoying the experience. She has thorough knowledge and persuades each person to do better with each passing day.

Meeta Kataria

16:47 02 Nov 20

I have been practising yoga with Sashi for about 4/5 months now , she is an excellent teacher , always pushing you to do better & knows her subject very well... 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼read more

Tarun Kalra

15:53 02 Nov 20

Shashi is excellent, and I've been attending her group classes since two years. Even in a group, she makes an effort to learn about each individual, paying attention to each of... them.read more

Abhay Mandhana

10:11 06 Aug 19

These classes are very beneficial and takes your mental and physical well-being to the next level.Moreover, the instructor, Shashi Sarda is very professional and she customizes... all the yoga routines so that it is personalized and most beneficial to you.Anyone who goes for her yoga classes sincerely and punctually is guaranteed to see significant changes in their life!read more

Yogesh Chandak

08:34 15 Jul 19

Shashi, the instructor at Yoga Central, suggests specific yoga asanas for your issues. The continuous monitoring during the session results in completely satisfing experience.... Looking forward to the next session...read more

Samta Nadeem

02:18 15 Jul 19

This is the kind of yoga that changes your life. A holistic approach to your mind and body's well being.Sashi is a brilliant trainer and guru.

Rajshree Ladda

15:34 13 Jul 19

Sashi is an excellent instructor with full knowledge of what she is teaching.All the best nd keep up the good work 👍🏻

Mukul Taparia

14:41 13 Jul 19

The yoga classes are amazing and have benefitted me tremedously. It has helped me get into a positive life cycle.Kudos to Sashi for the great work. Keep it up.

Rashi Rochwani

13:43 13 Jul 19

The most perfect yoga class in Bandra! The instructor, Shashi, is fabulous. It's a perfect combination of Pranayama (breathing exercises) and the Asanas (postures). Also, she has... complete knowledge of her profession and will make you hold postures which ultimately give the utmost benefits of doing Yoga. Totally recommend!!read more

Neelesh Sarda

13:42 13 Jul 19

I have been attending Sashi's yoga classes since the last 3 years. Sashi's understanding of the human body and mind and how each aasan affects the mind and body is explained... so.beautifully. Her mix of aasans and almost each session is different than the other with almost no repetition of the aasans is astounding. My blood pressure has been in control due to her classes. Also outstanding location of the studio far away from the hustle bustle despite being at the heart of pali hill is another plus. Wish Sashi all the best.read more