therapy yoga Archives - Yoga Classes Bandra West & Khar, Mumbai

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...

How Yoga Can Help Us Deal with Difficult Emotions

Posted on February 2, 2023April 25, 2023 by yogacentral

While I have been a yoga teacher for many years, I have been a disease-care therapist for several years as well. This is because I have found therapy to be like an extension of the yogic practice. I feel blessed to have been able to not only help my yoga students become fitter, but also those who attend my therapy and counselling sessions to become less stressed, better adjust...

Yoga Mudra – What Is It, Types of Yoga Mudras & Their Benefits

Posted on March 29, 2022May 5, 2022 by yogacentral

The word Mudra lends itself to many meanings depending upon the context that it is used in: dance, finance, religion, sculpture, communication and of course, yoga. We often think of yoga as a series of physical exercise. However, as I always say, it is a mind-body system that encompasses physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing. The concept of yoga mudra is a part of the yogic...

Fear vs. Faith – How to Banish Fear by Creating Faith

Posted on November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 by yogacentral

Fear is something that I have noticed in many of the people who approach me for yoga therapy and counselling. It may be an unarticulated fear. People often don’t even realise that they have all these fears, but are nevertheless inhibited and limited by them. It may be the fear of change, of the unknown, of taking a chance, of failure, and strangely, even the fear of success. W...

How Therapy Yoga Helps Maintain Good Mental Health

Posted on November 21, 2020November 28, 2020 by yogacentral

In the recent past, I have had more and more people approaching me for therapy yoga and not just for my yoga classes. These are individuals looking not just to improve fitness, achieve weight loss or to improve physical health, but for mental wellness as well. So while I am approached for hormonal issues, chronic pain and so on, people also come to me with relationship issues,...

Understanding the Main Perspectives of Yoga Therapy

Posted on October 11, 2020October 10, 2020 by yogacentral

The more experience I gain in my chosen field of Therapy Yoga, the more I realise how many different ways this mind-body treatment can help people. I continue to discover new and unique ways in which yoga therapy and counselling can counter and reverse physical, mental and emotional issues. Since this is a lesser known field, there are many who aren't sure what exactly it enta...

Benefits of Yoga Counselling in My Experience as a Therapist

Posted on July 31, 2020August 24, 2020 by yogacentral

As my students and regular readers of my yoga blog would know, I have been concentrating my energies on Therapy Yoga in recent times. This has given me the opportunity to help people with medical conditions improve their health. I have been able to help people overcome their emotional and relationship issues. I have even counselled those who were simply looking to grow and enh...

The Difference between Yoga and Yoga Therapy

Posted on March 1, 2020February 26, 2020 by yogacentral

While I have been conducting my yoga classes for many years now, I have been a yoga therapist for some of that time. In other words, my work as a yoga therapist began later; after I had gained significant experience and insight into teaching yoga. This was the result of the conviction that yoga is not only good for fitness and physical health but also has the potential to be t...

How Yoga Therapy & Counselling Helps Build Trust

Posted on January 21, 2020January 18, 2020 by yogacentral

As a holistic discipline that encompasses mindful practices such as meditation, yoga has the power to benefit not just the physical body but also the mind: emotional and spiritual. I am finding this out firsthand as I delve deeper into Therapy Yoga and Counselling. I am finding more and more ways to help those who approach me with myriad different problems. Why trust i...

How Therapy Yoga Can Activate Self Healing

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

Therapy Yoga is not some magic wand that can simply be waved to overcome mental and physical problems. It is a process that works to overcome some of the blockages that have become inbuilt in our lifestyles and our way of thinking. The therapeutic process works to identify and navigate those blockages and helps the mind and the body re-learn, reorient and become healthier. In ...

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