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SUKHA YOGA
Sukha’s approach to Yoga is based on these definitions of Yoga:
Yogah samatvam uchyate – Yoga is equanimity
Yogah Karmasu Kaushalam- Yoga is excellence in action
We believe a yogic approach to simple things can transform your life. For example, you do not have to suppress your displeasure. Find a pleasant way to communicate it. When you take up a task, put in your best effort without obsessing over the result.
Why choose Sukha Yoga ?
We are all at different stages of our Yoga journey. Our physical, physiological and psychological needs are different and to become aware of those needs is the first step. Here is where Sukha Yoga & Wellness comes in and gladly so ! We are here to guide you through your journey of Yoga and identify a practice that suits you and your lifestyle best. You can do a lot or just a little, as much as you are ready for, but consistently and that makes all the difference. We are excited to be part of your journey !
Sanjana Prasad
Yoga has been a part of Sanjana’s life from a young age. Her serious and more consistent practice began during her career switch from Goldman Sachs to professional dance training.
A Bharatanatyam dancer with over 20 years of experience, Sanjana’s Yoga practice primarily complimented her dance training. After a year long training in Contemporary dance at Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts, Bangalore, Sanjana did her first Yoga
Teacher training Program to become more independent in her own practice. And there was no looking back.
Through her training and study she realised teaching was her true calling.
If you are a practitioner with specific needs or goals, injuries or health conditions or someone who is not comfortable with a group setting then these classes are perfect for you.
Sanjana spends time to understand the need for the personal class and designs the classes to progressively work towards the goal.
She has worked along with the student’s doctor, physical therapist and conditioning coaches to come up with comprehensive and well balanced training plans.
Having a beautiful Sangha or community to practice with will allow you to learn from each other, inspire and grow in your practice, on and off the mat.
Every practitioner is given individual attention and personal feedback and the practice is modified according to your level of practice and needs.
Monday - Hata Yoga/ Core & Stability
Tuesday - Preparatory series & variations
Wednesday - Vinyasa Flow / Peak Practice
Thursday - Ashtana Primary series & Variations
Friday - Conditioning / Restorative practice, Pranayama & yoga nidra
Prenatal Yoga classes are designed according to the trimester and specific needs of the practitioner. The practice is planned with the intention of, making the practitioner stronger physically and mentally to support the pregnancy, finding comfort with the changing body and preparing the body and breath for labour.
Post Natal classes focus on gradually bringing the student back to practice, strengthening the pelvic floor, back and core muscles and managing stress and sleep while taking care of a newborn while consulting with your doctor as well.
Know that you have arrived at the right space, if you are looking for a holistic approach to Yoga and a comprehensive wellness experience.
Sukha - authentic ,everlasting happiness.
We are all in search of happiness. Little do we realize that happiness is already with us, within us.. Unlike the fleeting moments of joy that depend on other people or circumstances this HAPPINESS is free, abundant and always at our disposal.
The practice of Yoga gives you the opportunity to recognize and connect with this happiness.
So, what is Yoga ?
Yoga ,from ‘yuj’ the Sanskrit root word for ‘union’ is one of the 6 Vedic philosophies. There are numerous definitions for Yoga in different texts and multiple paths or Margas.
Traditional Yoga was taught and studied with the ultimate goal of Self- realization also called Moksha. It was not limited to one text or just Asana and Pranayama. The study was diverse and extensive. The practice was lived and experienced. Yogis spent their lives immersed in this journey to the true Self.
Modern Yoga, although largely based on traditional Yoga, is different.
We live in a society that requires us to play many roles and actively take part in the rat race that world is. The goal of self-realization is quite an intense stretch for a lot of us (pun intended). The Yoga we practice now mostly has a fitness & wellness goal. Which is not wrong, mind you. However we cannot completely ignore the roots of the practice. What we can do is strike a balance between the reality of the world we live in and our Yoga journey, and make conscious effort to live the practice off the mat as well.
Yoga has been a part of Sanjana’s life from a young age. Her serious and more consistent practice began during her career switch from Goldman Sachs to professional dance training. A Bharatanatyam dancer with over 20 years of experience, Sanjana’s Yoga practice primarily complimented her dance training. After a year long training in Contemporary dance at Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts, Bangalore, Sanjana did her first Yoga Teacher training Program to become more independent in her own practice. And there was no looking back. Through her training and study she realized teaching was her true calling.
Her curiosity and eagerness to learn led her to further her study.. She has completed over 800 Hours of training in Hata Yoga, Vinyasa Krama, Ashtanga Vinyasa & Vini Yoga. Sanjana continues to pursue her study of Yoga Philosophy, Vedic Chanting & Yoga Therapy. She is a Yoga Alliance registered Yoga teacher from reputed schools such as a1000 Yoga, Bangalore & Indea Yoga, Mysore.
Sanjana is a passionate & empathetic teacher with 6 years of teaching experience and a vision to make Yoga enjoyable for all. Sanjana founded Sukha Yoga & Wellness to educate practitioners about the expanse of Yoga beyond what it has been presented to be. She has a unique way to guide her students through the experience of Movement & Breath. Her skill in designing classes, attention to detail ,ability to connect with every student and willingness to go the extra mile to help her student make her an extraordinary but grounded teacher.
In her words ‘I am a student first and then a teacher!’ a quality that keeps her a class apart.
Yes you most definitely can. Sanjana will speak with you before you begin classes and guide you through the process
Sanjana has studied and practiced Asana from different traditions of Yoga. She currently practices and teaches Ashtanga Vinyasa & Hata Sequencing under the Indea Yoga methodology and Sri T Krishnamacharya’s Vinyasa Krama sequencing from Srivatsa Ramaswami.
Yes. You can take one free trial class for the group classes.
For the personal classes the trial will become part of the package if you choose to pursue the classes.
I conduct most of my classes group & personal classes online.
I teach in person personal & prenatal classes in Nungambakkam, Chennai.