Hema

“Yoga Teacher with a Personal Spine-Recovery Journey | Beginner-Friendly & Gentle Yoga”
Hemalatha Surisetty
I’m a passionate Yoga Teacher and a successful Data Engineer with 15 years of professional experience in the IT industry.

I completed my B.Tech in Computer Science in 2011 and have been working in the technology field ever since. Alongside my professional career, yoga has been a part of my life for many years. Although I had some breaks due to personal and professional responsibilities, my connection with yoga always remained.

My journey with yoga became much deeper when I decided to formally study it. I completed my Yoga Diploma from Andhra University and am currently awaiting my final examination results.

My Personal Yoga & Recovery Journey

During my yoga studies, I personally experienced cervical and lumbar spine problems, including cervical spondylosis and disc-related issues. This became a turning point in my life.

Instead of looking at yoga only as a form of exercise, I started understanding the importance of correct posture, body awareness, breathing, mobility, strengthening and, most importantly, listening to our body's signals.

My own journey involved pain, limitations, learning, gradual improvement and recovery. Throughout this process, I learned how important it is to practice yoga gently and correctly rather than forcing the body into difficult postures.

This personal experience has given me a deeper understanding of people who struggle with neck pain, back discomfort, stiffness, posture-related problems and reduced mobility.

What I Teach

My approach is simple: Yoga should work with your body, not against it.

I focus on:

• Gentle and beginner-friendly yoga practices
• Posture and body awareness
• Breathing practices and relaxation
• Gentle mobility and flexibility exercises
• Safe strengthening practices
• Neck, shoulder and back-friendly movements
• Practices that can support better movement and daily comfort
• Personalized routines based on an individual's comfort and ability

I believe every person's body is different, so I encourage gradual progress rather than comparing ourselves with others.

Why Learn Yoga With Me?

I bring together two different experiences — 15 years of professional discipline from the IT industry and my personal journey of learning and practicing yoga through physical challenges.

I understand what it is like to spend long hours sitting, dealing with work-related stress, maintaining poor posture and eventually realizing that our body needs attention.

My goal is to help students develop a consistent and sustainable yoga practice that they can comfortably incorporate into their daily lives.

I especially enjoy working with beginners and people who want to improve their posture, mobility, flexibility, body awareness and overall well-being through gentle yoga practices.

For people experiencing medical conditions or significant pain, I believe yoga should be practiced responsibly and, where appropriate, alongside guidance from a qualified healthcare professional.

My Teaching Philosophy

Listen to your body. Move with awareness. Progress gradually.

I don't believe yoga is about touching your toes, doing difficult poses or pushing through pain. For me, yoga is about understanding the body, improving awareness, building strength and flexibility gradually, and creating a healthier relationship between the body and mind.

My personal journey has taught me that small, consistent steps can make a meaningful difference.

I would love to share what I have learned through my yoga education and my own journey with people who are looking for a safe, practical and sustainable way to bring yoga into their lives.