Santu C.

I teach Yoga and Meditation at UrbanPro and have around 3 years of teaching experience. My focus is on helping students improve their physical fitness, flexibility, mobility, mental well-being, and overall balance through yoga and meditation. I believe that yoga is not only a form of physical exercise but also a practice that can help individuals develop better awareness of their body, breathing, and mind.

I have completed my Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from MDS University, Ajmer, in 2017. Along with my academic qualification, I have pursued specialised certifications and advanced training in Yoga and Ayurveda. I completed the Certificate in Yoga and Ayurveda (CYA) from the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, in 2024. I also completed Yoga Training from Rudra Yoga Peeth, Rishikesh, in 2024 and Therapeutic Yoga in the Iyengar style from Mangal Yoga, Jodhpur, in 2025.

I have further completed a 300-Hour Advanced Yoga Training from Shivaya Yogshala, Rishikesh, in 2026. I am also currently pursuing a Diploma in Yoga, which I expect to complete and receive my certification for next year. These certifications and training programmes have helped me develop specialised knowledge in Hatha Yoga, Iyengar Yoga, Therapeutic Yoga, Meditation, and Ayurveda, which I incorporate into my teaching wherever relevant.

I have experience teaching online Hatha Yoga and Iyengar Yoga, particularly to beginners and students looking for therapeutic yoga practices. My approach is detailed and personalised because I understand that every student has different physical abilities, levels of experience, and learning goals. In Hatha Yoga, I focus on breathing, relaxation, awareness, and energy flow, while in Iyengar Yoga, I give particular attention to body alignment and the correct use of props such as belts and blocks.

My students have appreciated my patience, punctuality, attention to detail, and personalised corrections during online sessions. I have received positive feedback from students who found my Hatha Yoga sessions helpful for relaxation, stress management, and sleep. I have also received feedback from students who felt that Iyengar Yoga practices helped them work on back and knee discomfort. Their experiences and feedback motivate me to continue learning and improving as a teacher.

My teaching methodology depends on the student's individual requirements, current level, physical needs, and goals. I begin by understanding the student and then structure the session accordingly. I generally follow a step-by-step approach, beginning with warm-up exercises, breathing or relaxation practices, followed by the main asanas, and ending with relaxation or meditation. For beginners and therapeutic students, I place greater emphasis on safe movements, proper alignment, breathing, gradual progression, and comfortable practice.

I conduct both online and offline classes and focus on making every session safe, supportive, and effective. During online classes, I carefully observe students and provide individual corrections and guidance wherever required. My goal is to help students practise yoga with proper awareness rather than simply performing the postures. I want my students to develop a consistent practice that supports their physical health, flexibility, mental well-being, relaxation, and overall sense of balance.