At The Yog Circle, we firmly believe in the quote “Growing Together…”. TYC is the brainchild of Sujata Nerurkar who firmly believes that, the more you share, the more you grow. The Yog Circle is a platform where all Yog enthusiasts, irrespective of their age, gender, experience, can come together to learn more. Teachers learn from their students and students gain from the experience of the teachers.
Hi… welcome to The Yog Circle. I am Sujata. My longing of bringing all Yog enthusiasts under one roof to share the knowledge and to learn from each other irrespective of the years of teaching experience gave birth to “The Yog Circle”.
Having trained 600+ yoga teachers and 3000+ students, I experienced how all of us come across obstacles in our practices and while teaching. This led me to build Yog Mandala and share the learnings through our other services.
You know, back in my childhood, yoga was not a big deal. We would practice Yoga asanas with the same sense of resignation as we brushed our teeth… I guess I was indoctrinated into Yoga pretty early. I grew up and entered a fast-paced career in the field of computers. Along came childbirth, a bad back and in a few years, I could feel myself buckle under work pressure- Yoga lay long forgotten. Then it happened- a childhood photograph of my Yoga pose… and it brought back a forgotten moment of utter stillness- a moment I longed to experience again, with Yoga.
I pursued this quest over the next 20 years. I trained under masters of Vinyasa (power) Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Iyengar Yoga. I completed specializations in Pranayam, Yoga Therapy, Office Yoga, Mind management, Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy (REBT), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), movement as therapy, etc. Somewhere along the way, I began to grasp the wisdom of the Yoga sutras. It made me realize the deep possibilities of Yoga- it aroused the desire to share my learnings.
In Yoga, I found my source of happiness and inner harmony. I hope that we can accompany you along your yoga journey as well.
Namaste!
Jaya, a co-founder of The Yog Circle, has spent 15+ years studying various yoga traditions including traditional yoga, Vinyasa, Yoga Therapy, Yin Yoga, and yoga for people with special needs. She incorporates these teachings into a modern postural yoga setting which is also reinforced by her knowledge of Pilates. Jaya’s classes emphasize awareness of the physical, subtle as well as states of consciousness that reveal the intuitive intelligence of students.
She is passionate about spreading the wonders of yoga and believes that the practice of the Asanas and Pranayama can be altered to every scenario to reap its benefits and the techie in her is always looking for ways to unite Technology and Yoga.
Jaya is a certified 200 hrs Yoga Alliance instructor and is also certified Yoga Instructor by the department of AYUSH, Government of India. To her credit, she has conducted several workshops for the Corporate sector and is a contributor to the concept and design of software that many Yoga schools use to manage their classes.
A corporate professional from the IT sector, Jaya embraced Yoga as her calling and remains committed to sharing its benefits with humanity- both on and off the mat.
“One tiny evolvement in practice is priceless satisfaction for both student and teacher” this is Ashwini Hardikar’s aim in each of her sessions for every member.
Ashwini has been a Yoga practitioner since her teens, most of them at the Iyengar Institute in Pune. She is a certified 200 hrs Yoga Alliance instructor and is also certified Yoga Instructor by the department of AYUSH, Government of India She has been a teacher since 2010. She plans and conducts traditional, Pilates and Power Yoga, Yin yoga, and specially curated sessions for women to deal with (peri)menopause sessions. To her credit, she has conducted several workshops for the teacher’s fraternity and corporate clients.
After a long and successful career in hotel management, Ashwini found herself drawn to teaching Yoga. She decided to quit the hectic pace of life and chose to deepen her knowledge of Yoga further to find inner peace. She wants each person attending her classes to feel this love for Yoga. To her, a good class is one in which every member has evolved in their practice.
She aims to ensure students look forward to coming to class rather than think of Yoga as a compulsion
“One tiny evolvement in practice is priceless satisfaction for both student and teacher” this is Ashwini Hardikar’s aim in each of her sessions for every member.
Ashwini has been a Yoga practitioner since her teens, most of them at the Iyengar Institute in Pune. She is a certified 200 hrs Yoga Alliance instructor and is also certified Yoga Instructor by the department of AYUSH, Government of India She has been a teacher since 2010. She plans and conducts traditional, Pilates and Power Yoga, Yin yoga, and specially curated sessions for women to deal with (peri)menopause sessions. To her credit, she has conducted several workshops for the teacher’s fraternity and corporate clients.
After a long and successful career in hotel management, Ashwini found herself drawn to teaching Yoga. She decided to quit the hectic pace of life and chose to deepen her knowledge of Yoga further to find inner peace. She wants each person attending her classes to feel this love for Yoga. To her, a good class is one in which every member has evolved in their practice.
She aims to ensure students look forward to coming to class rather than think of Yoga as a compulsion
“The process is as important as the result” this maxim is transparent in Sujata Humnabadkar’s Yoga sessions where the focus on steps of doing a practice leads to more effective practice.
Sujata’s love for Yoga began since she was a teenager. This interest renewed in vigor as she began practicing Yoga at different renowned yoga schools. To gain better insight into Yoga as a philosophy and practice, she did her teacher training course in 2008.
She is also 200 hrs Yoga Alliance Instructor and Govt. Of India, AYUSH certified Instructor. She has also trained at a well-known orthopedic hospital for Musculoskeletal problems, which is applied in Yoga-based therapy.
As a senior yoga teacher, Sujata conducts classical yoga, power yoga, and Pilates classes. She also conducts classes for the Teachers Training course and workshops for Corporate clients.
Be it her classes, workshops, or her practice, for Sujata, it all boils down to “Do what you do thoroughly.”
“The process is as important as the result” this maxim is transparent in Sujata Humnabadkar’s Yoga sessions where the focus on steps of doing a practice leads to more effective practice.
Sujata’s love for Yoga began since she was a teenager. This interest renewed in vigor as she began practicing Yoga at different renowned yoga schools. To gain better insight into Yoga as a philosophy and practice, she did her teacher training course in 2008.
She is also 200 hrs Yoga Alliance Instructor and Govt. Of India, AYUSH certified Instructor. She has also trained at a well-known orthopedic hospital for Musculoskeletal problems, which is applied in Yoga-based therapy.
As a senior yoga teacher, Sujata conducts classical yoga, power yoga, and Pilates classes. She also conducts classes for the Teachers Training course and workshops for Corporate clients.
Be it her classes, workshops, or her practice, for Sujata, it all boils down to “Do what you do thoroughly.”
“Pranayam practices are to be felt,” says Sanjana Kotwal , a senior yog instructor who has created a niche for herself in the teaching practices of Pranayam and Meditation
Sanjana has been conducting Yoga sessions since 2010 and has helped members gain the benefits of Pranayam.
Sanjana is certified in Hatha, Power Yoga, Pilates, Yin Yoga, and is also Govt. Of India AYUSH certified instructor. She is well-read with the various Yogic scriptures and tries to stay true to the practice as mentioned in the scripture.
Sanjana also conducts the Pre-Natal teachers Training course and the Pranayam TTC for various yoga schools. She has alone done the 10 day Vipassana course twice.
She aims to give, the gift of mind-body balance in every class!
“Pranayam practices are to be felt,” says Sanjana Kotwal , a senior yog instructor who has created a niche for herself in the teaching practices of Pranayam and Meditation
Sanjana has been conducting Yoga sessions since 2010 and has helped members gain the benefits of Pranayam.
Sanjana is certified in Hatha, Power Yoga, Pilates, Yin Yoga, and is also Govt. Of India AYUSH certified instructor. She is well-read with the various Yogic scriptures and tries to stay true to the practice as mentioned in the scripture.
Sanjana also conducts the Pre-Natal teachers Training course and the Pranayam TTC for various yoga schools. She has alone done the 10 day Vipassana course twice.
She aims to give, the gift of mind-body balance in every class!
Dr. Sanyogita Nimbalkar is a Homeopath and Yoga Therapist.
As a young girl, seeing her mom getting cured with Homeopathy was the seed she needed to pursue her education as a Homeopath. A walk into a yoga class as a young doctor fascinated her to the science of Yoga and ever since, her deep knowledge of anatomy, physiology and her awareness of the physical yoga postures has helped Sanyogita connect the 2 sciences and she passes on that knowledge in her classes.
Dr. Sanyogita is certified in Hatha, Power Yoga, Yin Yoga, Pilates, Yoga Therapy, Pre Natal Yoga, and is Minstry of AYUSH certified Yoga Therapist and heads our Yog Upachaar initiative. She is 200 hrs Yoga Alliance certified and has done her Certificate course on Garbhasanskar from Ayurveda Rasashala, Pune.
Sanyogita teaches Anatomy for the Teachers Training Course. She lives by the maxim “One shoe size doesn’t fit all” and works with her students based on their needs. She believes in the connection between the mind, body, and human spirit. She encourages the inner journey of her students during practice. Sanyogita wants the whole world to experience the joy and the inner-calmness that Yog can bring.
Dr. Sanyogita Nimbalkar is a Homeopath and Yoga Therapist.
As a young girl, seeing her mom getting cured with Homeopathy was the seed she needed to pursue her education as a Homeopath. A walk into a yoga class as a young doctor fascinated her to the science of Yoga and ever since, her deep knowledge of anatomy, physiology and her awareness of the physical yoga postures has helped Sanyogita connect the 2 sciences and she passes on that knowledge in her classes.
Dr. Sanyogita is certified in Hatha, Power Yoga, Yin Yoga, Pilates, Yoga Therapy, Pre Natal Yoga, and is Minstry of AYUSH certified Yoga Therapist and heads our Yog Upachaar initiative. She is 200 hrs Yoga Alliance certified and has done her Certificate course on Garbhasanskar from Ayurveda Rasashala, Pune.
Sanyogita teaches Anatomy for the Teachers Training Course. She lives by the maxim “One shoe size doesn’t fit all” and works with her students based on their needs. She believes in the connection between the mind, body, and human spirit. She encourages the inner journey of her students during practice. Sanyogita wants the whole world to experience the joy and the inner-calmness that Yog can bring.
“Was a defiant youngster” blushes Aarti as she recalls her younger days when she was a skeptic to Yoga. But it all changed for her back in 2005 when she sampled ancient science. Since then, she has been single-minded in her focus: teaching yoga since 2011 after her teacher certification and completing further studies in Classical Yoga, Power Yoga, Pilates, and Yoga for Children.
Her academic background in Psychology along with her Govt. of India AYUSH certification, proves an additional asset as Aarti takes her students into journeys deep into their inner selves through the flow and the physical forms of Yogic practice.
Be it a kid or senior citizen’s yoga class, she can vibe well with her students aged 6-80!
“Was a defiant youngster” blushes Aarti as she recalls her younger days when she was a skeptic to Yoga. But it all changed for her back in 2005 when she sampled ancient science. Since then, she has been single-minded in her focus: teaching yoga since 2011 after her teacher certification and completing further studies in Classical Yoga, Power Yoga, Pilates, and Yoga for Children.
Her academic background in Psychology along with her Govt. of India AYUSH certification, proves an additional asset as Aarti takes her students into journeys deep into their inner selves through the flow and the physical forms of Yogic practice.
Be it a kid or senior citizen’s yoga class, she can vibe well with her students aged 6-80!
Smita’s ethos is to live life with Love and Passion!
Smita’s yoga journey as an instructor began in 2015 and there has been no looking back. Trained in Hatha, Vinyasa, Pilates, Therapy, and Antenatal she vibes with her students well. She is also certified in 200 Hours Yoga Alliance, Govt. of India, Level 3 Yoga Teacher and Evaluator.
Understanding her students’ strengths and weaknesses, with breath as a tool she helps them to advance in their practice.
Smita’s ethos is to live life with Love and Passion!
Smita’s yoga journey as an instructor began in 2015 and there has been no looking back. Trained in Hatha, Vinyasa, Pilates, Therapy, and Antenatal she vibes with her students well. She is also certified in 200 Hours Yoga Alliance, Govt. of India, Level 3 Yoga Teacher and Evaluator.
Understanding her students’ strengths and weaknesses, with breath as a tool she helps them to advance in their practice.
At “The Yog Circle” it's our objective and vision, to bring the yog passionate community together. Yog Mandala to share our knowledge and learn from each other. Yog Arogya and Yog Upchaar spread Yog to the common man.Yog Shaala to empower and equip future Yog teachers and instructors. “The Yog Circle” – a place where we all can unite and grow as a tribe, share our knowledge, and learn from each other.
At “The Yog Circle” it's our objective and vision, to bring the yog passionate community together. Yog Mandala to share our knowledge and learn from each other. Yog Arogya and Yog Upchaar spread Yog to the common man.Yog Shaala to empower and equip future Yog teachers and instructors. “The Yog Circle” – a place where we all can unite and grow as a tribe, share our knowledge, and learn from each other.