Trained at the renowned Sri Sri Yoga Center, Surekha is a certified yoga practitioner with over three decades of personal practice. While she does not teach yoga, she consistently recommends daily yoga practice as a robust foundation for physical balance, mental clarity, and emotional well-being.
During consultations, she encourages clients to incorporate at least 60 minutes of mindful yoga each day as part of a holistic approach to long-term health and vitality.
Trained at the renowned Sri Sri Yoga Center, Surekha is a certified yoga practitioner with over three decades of personal practice. While she does not teach yoga, she consistently recommends daily yoga practice as a robust foundation for physical balance, mental clarity, and emotional well-being.
During consultations, she encourages clients to incorporate at least 60 minutes of mindful yoga each day as part of a holistic approach to long-term health and vitality.
This simple movement challenge invites you to tune in to your body, breath, and awareness.
Begin by standing tall. Fold your hands in namaskar mudra and bring them near the heart, and take a slow, deep inhale. As you breathe in, raise your arms gently overhead, lengthening through the spine. With a soft exhale, fold forward with ease, allowing the body to release and soften, and touch your feet. Sit comfortably on the ground in sukhasana (cross-legged position), pausing for a few calm breaths.
From here, rise slowly back to standing. Inhale as your arms lift overhead once more, and exhale as they float back down. Move at your own pace, letting the breath guide each transition.
Repeat this sequence as many times as feels natural.
This is not about flexibility or perfection.
It’s about awareness, rhythm, and reconnecting with your body—one breath at a time.
These everyday asanas support my body gently—opening, strengthening, and bringing me back into balance.
Camel Pose is a gentle reminder to open—physically and emotionally. As the chest lifts and the heart moves forward, the body releases stored tension from long hours of sitting, stress, and holding in.
This posture strengthens the back, improves posture, and stretches the front of the body, especially the hips and thighs. It encourages deeper breathing and brings a sense of lightness and energy through the spine.
I often return to Ustrasana when I feel tight, heavy, or closed off. Practiced mindfully, it creates space—inviting both strength and softness to coexist.
Breathe. Open. Trust the body to respond.
Natarajasana is a gentle reminder that balance is not about standing still—it’s about finding ease within movement. As the body lifts and opens, this pose invites focus, grace, and quiet strength. One hand reaches forward while the other draws back, creating a beautiful dialogue between effort and surrender.
Physically, it strengthens the legs, improves posture, and gently opens the chest and hips. Mentally, it encourages presence—asking you to stay rooted even as you reach beyond your comfort zone.
Each time I return to this pose, I’m reminded that balance begins within.
Breathe steadily. Stay soft. Let grace find you.
Tree Pose is an invitation to slow down and feel your roots. Standing tall on one leg, the body learns steadiness while the mind learns patience. With each breath, there’s a quiet sense of grounding—reminding us that growth happens when we feel supported from within.
This pose gently strengthens the legs, improves balance, and encourages better posture. More than that, it cultivates focus and inner calm, helping the nervous system settle into ease.
Each time I practice Tree Pose, I’m reminded that stability is not rigid—it’s alive, adaptable, and deeply nourishing.
Root down. Rise gently. Trust your balance.
Butterfly Pose invites the body to soften and open, especially in areas where we often hold tension without realizing it. As the hips gently release and the spine lengthens, there’s a quiet sense of ease that settles through the body.
This posture supports hip flexibility, encourages healthy circulation in the lower body, and can be deeply calming for the nervous system. Practiced slowly and mindfully, it offers a moment of stillness—an opportunity to be present simply.
I often return to Baddha Konasana when I need grounding and gentleness, allowing the body to relax and the mind to settle.
Soften. Breathe. Let the body open in its own time.
Breath is where the body and mind quietly meet.
These simple pranayama practices help me slow down, reset my nervous system, and return to a place of balance—no matter how the day unfolds. I come back to them daily as gentle anchors for clarity, calm, and inner steadiness.
Anulom Vilom is a beautifully calming breathing practice that brings balance to both sides of the body and mind. By gently alternating the breath through each nostril, it creates a sense of harmony—like smoothing out the noise within.
This practice supports mental clarity, eases stress, and encourages a steady, relaxed flow of energy throughout the body. I often turn to Anulom Vilom when I need grounding, focus, or a moment of quiet pause.
It’s not about controlling the breath—
It’s about listening to it.
Inhale balance. Exhale calm.
Bhramari is a deeply soothing breathing practice that uses a gentle humming sound to quiet the mind and soften inner tension. We inhale through the nostrils and hum with our mouths closed. The hum vibrates through the head, naturally slowing the breath and inviting a sense of calm to settle in.
This practice is especially helpful when the mind feels restless, overwhelmed, or heavy. The vibration helps release mental noise, ease anxiety, and create a feeling of inner spaciousness—like exhaling what you no longer need.
I often return to Bhramari when I need emotional grounding or a moment of stillness within the day.
Let the humming guide the breath.
Let the breath calm the mind
