RYT200 Certified Hatha Yoga instructor spreading Mindful movement, Inspiring wellness and offering Gentle and Restorative classes

Find out more about Anitha

• Tell us about the subject you teach, the topics you like to discuss with

  I teach Yoga for general fitness, flexibility, meditation and relaxation. I help students to find their own path through their practice in whatever form it takes and help them come into a natural balance of health and wellness. I always convey to my students that "Practice isn't about trying to throw ourselves away and become something better. It's about befriending who we are already."

• When did you develop an interest in your chosen field and in private tutoring?

  I have been practicing Yoga in small scale since 2005 (from my school), that is where I developed an interest in choosing this field.

• Did you have any role models; a teacher that inspired you?

  I have 2 role models/Inspiration in this field. One is Asana Andiappan ayya and my own master Maharajan who helped me reach where I am now. Their simplicity is impeccable.

• What do you think are the qualities required to be a good tutor?

  One major quality required to be a good yoga tutor is the ability to connect with their students just like my masters. A great yoga teacher will watch their students, making sure no one is going to get injured and that everything is executed properly.

• What are some tips to help improve self-practice?

  Tips I would give to students who self-practice at home is to stick with a set sequence and practice every day. Always practice on empty stomach and bowel. Always start your yoga practice with stretches and finish with Shantiasana. Do not try advanced poses in the absence of Tutor.

• What were the difficulties or challenges you faced and learned out of it?

  Initially I faced a lot of difficulties in trying certain poses. Later with my own experience I learnt that yoga practice is not a static thing, it will change; sometimes it will go up and sometimes it will go down. This is a reality of life and the better you can" flow" with these changes, the more content you will be. Practice makes a man perfect (also women :-P).

• How do you help people stay motivated?

  I help people stay motivated in their journey with Yoga by helping them understand that Yoga is not just an activity it is a lifestyle or how a way of living should be and showing how everyday practice can help with other demands from kids to work to busy social lives and how it could become essential for students as brushing their teeth.

• Being a Superprof requires some adaptability. I take classes for students from different time zones. Hence, I need to adapt based on their timing J Also, a good tutor needs to design the stretches, poses and workouts based on the student's ability and needs. That is what makes me a Superprof.

  What makes you a Superprof (besides answering this interview questions :-P)?