Blog - Yoga Classes Bandra West & Khar, Mumbai

Your Yoga Practice Should Listen to Your Mind & Body

Posted on February 21, 2019February 12, 2019 by yogacentral

One of the aims of yoga is to learn to listen to your body. This is a discipline that helps us look inward and become more familiar with ourselves – mind and body. Sometimes it can happen that the brain or the conscious mind is telling you that you are supposed to do certain aasans. However the body seems reluctant to do this. Have you experienced this? I have. And I got to th...

Body Acceptance – What Does It Mean?

Posted on February 11, 2019February 12, 2019 by yogacentral

Today, when so much of our social interaction is online, there is a strange crudity that has crept into our conversations. People fat-shame others; they also thin-shame people. They humiliate and belittle people for looking a certain way. In the face of problems that this can cause, there is a welcome trend of body positivity and of body acceptance. So what is body acceptance?...

What Yoga Teaches Us About Self Care

Posted on February 1, 2019January 31, 2019 by yogacentral

I believe that nature teaches us about humility. I believe that yoga also teaches us humility in various ways. It teaches us to accept our limitations and to strive to be better. However yoga also teaches us about self-care: about prioritizing our own health, wellbeing and happiness. It teaches us about the importance of balancing self-awareness with self-care; both of which a...

How Yoga Brings About Humility in People

Posted on January 23, 2019January 23, 2019 by yogacentral

While there is a lot that I teach about yoga to my students, there is a lot that I myself continue to learn on a daily basis. While there are many aasans that I can do which many others cannot, there are also those who can perform tougher, more advanced aasans than I can do myself. So, in this sense yoga keeps me humble and grounded – literally and figuratively. In fact, I fee...

TYI Centenary Celebrations – Dec 28 & 29, 2018

Posted on January 11, 2019January 11, 2019 by yogacentral

TYI Centenary Celebrations - Harmony Fest

Happy New Year everyone! 2018 was one eventful year that ended on a very high note. The Yoga Institute, with which I have been associated for many years now, celebrated 100 years since its inception over two days - December 28 and 29, 2018 - at The Harmony Fest held in MMRDA grounds, Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai. The event was graced by Honorable President of India M...

Pilates & Restorative Yoga – Clearing Some Misconceptions

Posted on December 10, 2018December 10, 2018 by yogacentral

Pilates is something that is quite popular in many western countries. However there many who seem to think of Pilates and Yoga as being about the same; and even think of these two disciplines as interchangeable. However there is significant difference between Pilates and Yoga, which I hope to explain in this post. There also exists some confusion about restorative yoga and...

Basic Ayurveda Course and Therapy Yoga Sessions

Posted on November 23, 2018November 23, 2018 by yogacentral

In mid-2018 Shashi Sarda completed a Basic Course in Ayurveda from the Prana Academy for Healthcare Studies. She is now affiliated with the Prana Healthcare Centre as their in-house Therapy Yoga expert. She uses her knowledge of Ayurveda, Chakra Healing and Yogic Counseling, along with years of training in Ashtanga, Hatha and Iyengar Yoga, to recognize and treat ailments throug...

Diwali Gift Ideas for the Yogi in Your Life

Posted on November 6, 2018November 6, 2018 by yogacentral

HAPPY DIWALI EVERYONE !!! Diwali is a time for celebrations and gifting. Unfortunately those gifts often tend to be big boxes of sweets, chocolates, unhealthy fried foods. This is hardly the sort of thing that a health conscious yoga practitioner is likely to expect or appreciate. So if you're wondering what to get the yogi in your life, here are some ideas they are bound to...

Amusing New Yoga Trends – Silly to the Sensible

Posted on November 2, 2018November 2, 2018 by yogacentral

As a yoga instructor, one of the things that I find fascinating about it is that as yoga spreads out across the world, more and more people are modifying and adding to it. New trends and types of yoga are helping more and more people embrace healthier lifestyles and achieve fitter bodies. Recently I came across some interesting new yoga trends: Beer yoga Yes, beer as in the a...

How We Perform Tratak Kriya at Yoga Central

Posted on October 23, 2018 by yogacentral

The students in my yoga class often tell me how meditation can be difficult to do. In fact this is true. The human mind – what we call the चंचल मन – is apt to wander in all directions when we are trying to keep in still and centered. However, I found the ‘tratak kriya’ or the traatak method of meditation to be very effective and helpful for my students. I will explain more abou...

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..

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.

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!

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 comfortable

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 :)

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 Yoga

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 .

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 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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.

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!

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...

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!!

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.