"Samatvam Yog Uchyate"

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 "Samatvam" in the Bhagavad Gita refers to equanimity or maintaining a balanced state of mind amidst the dualities of life, such as pleasure and pain, success and failure. It emphasizes the importance of remaining steady and composed, regardless of external circumstances. By practicing Samatvam, one can achieve inner peace and clarity, allowing for a more profound connection with the self and the universe. This principle encourages individuals to act with detachment and wisdom, fostering a sense of harmony in their lives.

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The goal of yoga is spiritual but in that process it brings balance and harmony at the physical, mental and emotional well- being. Maharishi Patanjali systematized the eternal teachings of yoga and packed the in depth knowledge in a sutra format. These Patanjali Yoga Sutras form the basis of classical yoga and when the teachings get passed in the lineage it becomes traditional yoga. 

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To read more about yoga and related articles go to my blog page.

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ABOUT NEERU

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Neeru considers herself a lifetime student of Yoga and Vedanta. Born and raised in India, ancient Indian teachings of Sanatana Dharma were always a part of growing up in the culture. Her mother had a great influence on her and she was her first teacher who kindled her interest in such topics including bhajans/devotional singing.
Hatha yoga came much later during teenage years and as a student, it helped her tremendously both physically and mentally. Yoga always found ways to bring her back to the practice for one reason to the other.
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Her formal education in Yoga started at Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute where she learned about the different aspects of yoga under some of the experienced teachers. After getting her teacher training, she continued to get guidance from Sudhir Tiwariji, son of O. P Tiwari ji . She has also studied Ayurveda concepts and principles at Kaivalyadhama which is one of her favorite topics and attended various workshops on Pranayama, Dhayana, and other topics.
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She got introduced to another lineage; Rishiculture Ashtanga Yoga founded by Swami Gitananda Giri. For the past few years, she has been studying Yoga step by Step, the Deeper Gitananda, and Nada Yoga under Dr. Ananda Balyogi Bhavnani, the current lineage holder of the tradition. 
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She feels fortunate to be a student of Vedanta under Swami Brahmanishtananda Swarawati and Mantra studies under Pandit Shivshakar Dwivediji in Edmonton.
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She has been a student of yoga for more than 25 years now (still learning) and giving group and private yoga classes to adults and seniors in Edmonton for the past 10 years. She teaches yoga philosophy and other topics to Yoga teachers and teacher trainee groups.
 

Her classes weave the knowledge of yoga philosophy and Ayurveda that goes beyond asana practice. 

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She teaches/ has taught specialized classes and workshops on:

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Yoga for Stress and Anxiety

Yoga for Arthritis

Yoga for Parkinson's 

Chair yoga

Learn to breathe the yogic way

Pranayama workshops

Yoga philosophy to yoga teacher trainees 

Anatomy and Physiology of respiratory system and Nervous system to a group of Pranayama TTC students , Taiwan

Talk on Ayurveda concepts

Bridge to gap and high risk youth classes at YMCA

Wellness Conference ( Second Wind Conference)

Radio shows (on yoga and diet)

Interfaith conferences (on Hinduism)

Presentations on India, its culture at different platforms in Edmonton.

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Check her schedule to see where she is teaching:

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