Special Yoga Workshop for Nair Hospital Interns – Apr 5, 2019

Nair Hospital Interns Yoga Workshop
I recently conducted a Special Yoga Workshop for the interns working at Nair Hospital. These fresh out of college medical students needed a good dose of relaxation and de-stressing. Their high pressure work conditions make looking after daily health needs very difficult indeed. The yoga workshop helped them identify ways in which they can lead a healthy yogic lifestyle despite...
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Women’s Day 2019 – Special Workshop for House Helps Through Just Smiles Group

This year, Women's Day was made extra special as I got to help the very people who help us every day of their lives. Through the Just Smiles Group, I got to conduct a special workshop for house helps, and to aid me in this endeavor were many young and enthusiastic children. The Just Smiles Group does a lot of good work while involving children so as to inculcate positive v...
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TYI Centenary Celebrations – Dec 28 & 29, 2018

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...
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Special Yoga Session on a Winter Morning at Bandstand – Dec 18, 2018

Yoga at Bandstand
On Dec 18, 2018, many decided to beat the winter chill and overcome the urge to snooze by showing up at 6 am at the Bandstand Promenade in Bandra West for a Special Yoga Session amid nature. The morning was ethereal with the winter chill, the sound of waves and chirping birds, and the sunrise making it's way to welcome the new day. It was a blissful feeling conducting the S...
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Special Yoga Workshop for Primary Class Teachers, Mumbai – Dec 6, 2018

Primary Class Teachers Yoga Workshop
I recently had the privilege of being a teacher to the teachers. I conducted a Special Yoga Workshop for over 85 Primary Class Teachers from all over Mumbai representing The Archdiocesan Board of Education, Mumbai, on December 6, 2018. It was a wonderful experience for all of us. The teachers became willing students, and learned a lot about Yoga and Pranayam that can help t...
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International Yoga Day 2018: Chair Yoga Session at AMEX Office, Mumbai – June 21, 2018

IYD2018 at AMEX
After my morning stint at the Raj Bhavan and the Mantralaya, I headed over to the AMEX office to conduct a chair yoga session for the employees. I conducted a special chair yoga session to equip the participants to learn the techniques to stay fit even while at work. These simple aasans that can be done on a chair during breaks will increase their wellbeing over the long term. ...
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International Yoga Day 2018: Special Yoga Session at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai – June 21, 2018

IYD 2018 at Raj Bhavan
This year, on International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2018, I had the utmost privilege of conducting a special yoga session at the Raj Bhavan (Governor's House) in South Mumbai, with the honorable Governor of Maharashtra Mr. C. Vidyasagar Rao in attendance. It was an honor to conduct a yoga session for the head of the state of Maharashtra. The Governor, with his aides and staff mem...
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Special Yoga Session for Family in the Hills of Bhimtal – May 25, 2018

I'm currently on a family vacation in Uttarakhand. All my folks wanted to do yoga amidst the hills. While the weather made it difficult to do a yoga session outdoors, we managed a rejuvenating and energizing session indoors, but with a breathtaking view of the Himalayas. It was enlivening like nothing else. I must say, there's no place like the mountains to do yoga. Something a...
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Yoga Camp for Women Aged 40+ in Association with CCRYN and Indian Menopause Society – May 3, 2018

CCRYN Yoga Event
I recently had the privilege of conducting a Yoga Camp for Women Aged 40+ at The Yoga Institute under the guidance of Dr. Hansaji, in association with the Indian Menopause Society, and supported by Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India). This was held on May 3, 2018, exactly 50 days before International Day of Yoga. Over 30...
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Women’s Day Special: Yoga Session for Female Employees of Principal India Mutual Fund – Mar 8, 2018

Principal India Mutual Fund Special Yoga Session
I was given the opportunity to lead a special yoga session for the female employees of Principal India Mutual Fund at their office in Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai, on March 8, 2018. All of them enthusiastically celebrated Women's Day with a relaxing and rejuvenating Yoga and Pranayam session. We had an interesting Q&A session after where they got their doubts and misconcept...
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