Yoga Nidra is a practice that is ideal for a review of the week meditation, to view events with a neutral witnessing attitude and then let go of any residual emotions associated with them.

ABOUT OUR TEACHERS:

SUDEEPTA SHANBHAG

Sudeepta began her yoga journey in her teens and has been teaching for over ten years. She studied with teachers in India and the US in different yogic traditions including Hatha, vinyasa, prop based, restorative and yin. She started Pranayama and Yoga Nidra practice about 15 years ago, and has over 700 hours of training. In addition to teaching Asana and Yoga Nidra classes to adults, she teaches yoga classes to children with special needs.

She is a mother to energetic twin boys who help her appreciate the practice of sitting in stillness. Sudeepta has a Masters in Biomedical Engineering and ten years of work experience in research and business analysis.

SWAMI YOGARATNA SARASWATI

With over 34 years of experience in practicing and teaching yoga from the tradition of Bihar School of Yoga (BSY), Swami Yogaratna Saraswati is a beacon of light for those on the path of meditation. She is known around the world for her talent in leading Yoga Nidra and other Meditations from the tantras, yoga therapy, yoga for children, the higher techniques of Chakra Sadhana, Kundalini yoga and many others, including satsangs (talks) and kirtans (group singing). Her ashram in Gokarna called Shankar Prasad Foundation is the representation of her true spirit. With regular yoga and meditation classes open to anyone, an organic rice farm, an English medium primary school, 100% environmentally sustainable practices, and community projects across Gokarna such as dog sterilization, reforestation, and waste management – the ashram is an inspiring place to imbibe the true spirit of yoga. Born in Paris of Australian parents and raised in India, Swamiji studied art, education, and linguistics in India and Australia. After studying, working, and travelling, she committed her life to spiritual quest.