Teaching Philosophy:
I would define myself as both spiritual and nerdy, though not necessarily in a way that would make me feel “cool” in either direction. I still remember my first silent meditation retreat at Spirit Rock. There was a moment when I realized: meditation is essentially applied quantum mechanics. While I can’t quite express this fully yet, I believe it with all my heart. I even view yoga in a similar light—it’s a dance with gravity, observation, light, elements, time, and space.
My foundations in yoga and meditation began at a very young age. These practices have always been the cornerstone I could lean into. Whether it was applying for my visa to the United States, studying for the GMAT, or navigating the grief of estrangement from my birth parents, yoga and meditation have offered me a sense of home within myself—sheltering, strengthening, and supporting me through it all. At one point, I almost took my spirituality for granted, returning to it only when life knocked me down like an old, bad-time friend. In times of ease, I turned to science—researching human behavior, devouring books and documentaries about black holes, electricity, the internet, and philosophy.
Since Covid, I’ve found a way to integrate these two parts of myself. The invisible walls of compartmentalization began to break down. My practice deepened, and I started healing through childhood trauma, repressed memories, and consciously rebuilding healthier relationships with myself and the world around me. Over time, I gained confidence—not just as a practitioner, but also as a teacher.
Being the nerd that I am, and a proud Nepali, I needed more than just a regular yoga studio to “certify” me to teach what my ancestors shared freely. That’s where the Stanford Medical School YogaX program came in. I had already read the Vedas and the Bhagavad Gita. I had practiced yoga for decades. They met me where I was and took me further. The program helped me understand how Western medicine and Eastern philosophies intersect and align. I learned how our biology, psychology, sociology, and culture show up on the mat. I saw where what our culture spoke of for centuries now aligns with what has been medically researched. They taught me how to teach yoga in a way that honors both the science and spirituality of the human being—and for that, I am deeply grateful.
Today, when I teach, all of these aspects of me show up: I’m a science nerd, an MBA, a resident of Corporate America, a deeply spiritual woman, an artist, and a lover of life. I understand that you, too, have many different facets. My mission is to help you take agency over every part of yourself, to consciously choose who you want to be, and to walk into that version of yourself gracefully, powerfully, and mindfully.
