Blog - Yoga Classes Bandra West & Khar, Mumbai

Shauch or Cleanliness, from Outside and Inside

Posted on March 16, 2017 by yogacentral

Cleanliness of body, mind and environment

If you take a yoga class, the concept of ‘shauch’ is unlikely to have cropped up. However, since my idea of how to teach a yoga class encompasses a holistic lifestyle aimed at inner and outer wellbeing, I like to touch on any and all aspects connected to yoga, even if indirectly so. Shauch means purity or the state of cleanliness. When we speak about this purity or cleanliness,...

Aishwarya Bhava and Vairagya Bhava in Yoga

Posted on March 9, 2017 by yogacentral

My regular readers will recall that we spoke about “bhavas” in last week’s post; the positive and negative attitudes that impact our wellbeing and dictate our feelings and our actions. As someone who has been running a yoga class in Mumbai for quite a while now, I have been trying to delve deeper into the other, nonphysical aspects of yoga. I believe that it is important to imb...

Bhaav in Yoga – What is Dharma Bhaav & Gyaan Bhaav?

Posted on March 1, 2017March 1, 2017 by yogacentral

As we delve deeper into the practice of yoga, we find that the mind-body discipline prescribes an entire way of life; going far beyond just a systematic exercise aimed at physical fitness and wellbeing. Yoga classes in Mumbai tend to be geared mostly towards the physical fitness aspect of yoga, and will usually not introduce you to yogic concepts such as ‘bhaav’ or the ‘bhavana...

How the Yogi Can Learn Humility from Nature

Posted on February 23, 2017 by yogacentral

While a positive self image is important, humility is important too. It keeps us grounded and centered. Humility gives us a realistic perspective of ourselves and lets us appreciate the good in others as well. It reminds us that we are not perfect and not infallible and that we don’t know everything. In fact humility is the very thing we need to recognize our limitations; so th...

Make a Commitment to Yourself This Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2017February 14, 2017 by yogacentral

Many of us enthusiastically enter into the spirit of Valentine's Day while many others have little time for the imported observance of the day. Many of us recognize it for the marketing gimmick that it is and yet others think there doesn’t need to be just one day of the year for expressing love; it can be done any day and every day. So leaving all that aside, I would suggest th...

Sutra Neti – What is it and What are the Benefits?

Posted on February 10, 2017 by yogacentral

Last week we looked at Jal Neti, a prescribed therapy within Hatha Yoga; a kriya meant to promote a healthy respiratory system. While the water based kriya is one prescribed therapy, Sutra Neti is another that is designed to clear the nasal passage to get rid of mucous, bacteria and to ease allergies and asthmas (by helping desensitize the sensitive inner tissue). Today we look...

Jal Neti – What is it & What are the Benefits?

Posted on February 2, 2017 by yogacentral

Hatha Yoga prescribes certain home therapies for maintaining a healthy respiratory system; Neti being one of the six purification systems of Hatha Yoga. Cleaning of the nasal passage to get rid of mucous, bacteria and to ease allergies and asthmas of some types is recommended via several different methods. You may have heard of Sutra Neti or Jal Neti – both are methods of clean...

Yoga Central is Moving to a Location Nearby

Posted on January 25, 2017January 30, 2017 by yogacentral

Come February 2017, Yoga Central will be moving to a new location on Pali Hill, Bandra west, not far from it's current location in Rizvi Complex. Here is the new address: K. Wadia, Block no. 76, Nargis Dutt Road, Pali Hill, Bandra west. This is going to be in an outhouse surrounded by trees with a foliage rich pathway leading up to it. Work is underway, and I am v...

Tranquility Training with Karna Randhra Dhauti

Posted on January 21, 2017January 18, 2017 by yogacentral

Continuing my series of posts about certain yoga terms that we could come across from time to time, I would like to speak about Karna Randhra Dhauti today. Knowing about these terms and kriyas could be useful for a yoga class beginner or a seasoned yogi as well. Karna Randhra Dhauti is also a hygiene and relaxation related kriya (procedure) like Kapal Randhra Dhauti, which we h...

Kapal Randhra Dhauti – A Wellness Kriya

Posted on January 16, 2017 by yogacentral

I thought I would share with my readers some information about certain yogic terms and nomenclature that crops up from time to time when talking about the practice of yoga and allied traditions. Kapal Randhra Dhauti is one such term that you may have come across and which I would like to explore today. What is Kapal Randhra Dhauti and how is it significant or important for a yo...

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.