Mukesh Banka

Yoga is my passion; it challenges, strengthens, encourages and educates me on a daily basis. This process of self-improvement and self-exploration that starts on the mat continues outside it also. Through persistence, patience and continued practice; I am able to lead a healthier life and seamlessly merge these benefits achieved on yoga mat with my everyday life. Yoga practice for me is about learning to live a balanced life in modern urban world.

In the early 1980's, I was introduced to traditional hatha yoga under the guidance of a remarkable and captivating teacher and so began a journey. I consider myself extremely lucky in having been taught by various masters from different disciplines, backgrounds and teaching approaches. I still continue to travel to learn from yoga masters to enhance my understanding of the subject and try to maintain a beginners mind.

In my classes, I bring my understandings of these varied backgrounds and approaches with specific focus on breath, anatomy and alignment. A liberal use of available props like chairs, tables, towels, blankets, cushions, belts, blocks etc. and creating or modifying viniyasas/ sequence of poses that my students may practice according to their specific needs and goals.

Having worked in IT and PR for many years, I'm no stranger in the corporate world. I have enjoyed bouquets and brickbats that corporate life brings with it. I have been providing Yoga training to students of all levels since 2000 using an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary styles. My experience, education, and exposures, give me an uncanny insight into the demands of a modern lifestyle and holistic multifaceted physical development. This blend of experience along with a scientific bent-of-mind, compassionate and systematic teaching style, has enabled me to develop a unique approach - an approach that has and still continues to help people from all walks of life to improve and exceed their personal fitness goals.