Blog - Yoga Classes Bandra West & Khar, Mumbai

Happy Diwali: Deriving the Benefits of Yoga Despite Our Lifestyle

Posted on October 30, 2016October 30, 2016 by yogacentral

Here’s wishing a very happy and healthy Diwali and a wonderful year ahead to all our readers and fellow yogis! What with the need to keep it all together on the professional and home front as well as having to carve out quality time to spend with the family, there are literally hundreds of demands on our time. There is so much to do and only a limited amount of time to do ...

Top 10 Tips to Imbibe the Yogic Lifestyle

Posted on October 24, 2016October 24, 2016 by yogacentral

As I have said many times via my posts as well as in my yoga class, yoga is not just a set of poses or techniques; the yogic lifestyle is an entire system that helps us become healthier and happier; something that helps us all evolve and grow as persons. This holistic approach is the best approach to fitness because it is a complete lifestyle solution as I see it. Here are s...

Yogic Ways to Improve Eyesight & Get Rid of Spectacles

Posted on October 17, 2016October 17, 2016 by yogacentral

Needing to wear spectacles can be irritating. Not only is it an extra expense, it is an inconvenience to have to carry them around and many do not like the way they look. Did you know; certain yogic exercises can help to improve eyesight and possibly lower the number of your specs? As specific yoga poses and exercises help to target specific health issues that the body may ha...

Yogic Ways to Improve Concentration

Posted on October 8, 2016 by yogacentral

Adults tend to have a thousand different things to get done – work, home, kids, aging parents could all need attention and care – concentration is difficult and seems to get more difficult as time wears on. For children as well, the distractions are many – electronics, TV, playing with friends and outings – concentrating on academics and other pursuits seems difficult if not im...

Why and How to Instill Habits of Pranayam in Tweens and Teens

Posted on October 1, 2016 by yogacentral

The good habits that we inculcate in our children can become a way of life for them; become habits for life. If you make it a habit to create healthy meals at home so your child is habituated to eating healthy, if you regularly play or go for a walk together so your child has the habit of daily exercise, if you teach your child the importance of keeping our communities clean,...

Ishwar Pranidhana – Surrender to The Almighty

Posted on September 24, 2016 by yogacentral

Ishwar Pranidhana is one of the niyama or rules of yoga such as shauch (cleanliness), santosh (contentment), Tapa and Swadhyay. In absolute terms, Ishwar Pranidhana refers to surrender to the almighty. But this is not about giving up worldly life to the service of the almighty so much as subduing and curbing the ego and the arrogant self. The ultimate aim of Ishwar Pranidhan...

Swadhyaya – Or Self Study for Personal Evolvement

Posted on September 16, 2016 by yogacentral

The word swadhyaya of course is made up of two words ‘swa’ meaning self and ‘adhyay’ meaning study, and simply put means the study of and for one's own self. Swadhyaya is one of the niyams or rules of yoga; the rules that aim at helping each one of us become better persons; not just physically healthier, fitter bodies. The underpinnings of yoga are such that the physical merges...

Tapa and Self Discipline in Yoga

Posted on September 10, 2016September 10, 2016 by yogacentral

Tapa is what you and I usually understand as the strict ascetic life (or tapasya) followed by the rishi-munis in their quest for a higher truth. We think of it as the process by which characters from the Ramayana and the Mahabharat caused the Gods to appear and grant boons to them. Tapp or Tapas means to heat; it refers to spiritual practices, solitude, privation and ascetism. ...

Ahimsa as One of the Limbs of Yoga

Posted on September 3, 2016September 2, 2016 by yogacentral

Ahimsa or the concept of nonviolence is arguably one of the noblest and most evolved of concepts that India has presented to the world. By employing nonviolent means to secure independence from the British yoke, Indians won a moral victory and demonstrated to the world how ahimsa can yield results where violence will not. In the process generations of thinkers and leaders the ...

Aparigraha or Decluttering – When Less is More

Posted on August 26, 2016 by yogacentral

Imagine no possessions/ I wonder if you can/ No need for greed or hunger/ A brotherhood of man When John Lennon wrote these lyrics for the iconic song Imagine he was speaking about several concepts including world peace. He was speaking of non-possessiveness and the letting go of greed. The ancient concept of Aparigraha in yoga contemplates this letting go of the desire for po...

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.