Mahalakshmi Kumar

 

Yoga was a part of our family routine growing up in California, New Delhi and Bangalore. I also attended a few sessions as an adult during the 18 years we lived in Melbourne.

However it was while we lived in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia that I sought out yoga and chiropractic / myofascia care for a shoulder injury in place of surgery. This was a phase soon after my daughter was born and I had taken a break from a busy career in Finance. I also immersed myself in a Neuro Linguistic Program (NLP) at the same time.

Yoga and NLP in combination started going past my physical injury into awareness of the mind and self contemplation. I woke up with a new appreciation and understanding of the benefits of yoga, the mindfulness and sense of balance and peace it created, of course while still providing an excellent cardio, core strength and toning workout.

I completed my formal RYT 200 certification after moving to Chicago and started taking up teaching opportunities. This includes classes at Studios, Park Districts, Corporates, School Districts and Private groups. I also run Mindfulness and Meditation workshops, relaxation sessions at Corporate Strategy days and Chair yoga at various private and public events both in the United States and internationally.