Monisha Raja YOGA

The Root (Muladhara) Chakra workshop is happening this Saturday, Aug 8th, at 11:30am, and I’m really looking forward to bringing these teachings to India for the first time, here in Domlur, Bangalore.

Learn to take care of your foundation, as we go through a grounding practice including pranayama, asana, meditation, mantra and mudra.

Location: The Studio by Copper + Cloves - 4th Floor, 167, 2nd Stage, 2nd Cross, Shankarnag Rd, Domlur, Bengaluru

Time: 11:30am (NOT 11:45am. My mistake;)
90 minutes + reflection.

Fee: ₹1500. Scan the QR code in the reel to register.
Space is limited so book your spot now.

Can’t wait to practice with you!

Inversions. Change your view. Change your mind.

Beginning August 9th, I will teach a progressive 4-week series online, designed to safely build your inversion practice from the ground up.
We will work toward shoulderstand and headstand, building with strength, alignment and breath to get there safely.

Whether you’re looking to overcome the fear of going upside down or refine your alignment and stability, this series will give you the strength, confidence, and practices to soar.

Throughout August, we’ll explore a variety of inversions, including Crow Pose (Kakasana), Shoulderstand (Sarvangasana), Plough Pose (Halasana), and foundations for Handstand. Every week builds strategically toward our ultimate focal pose, The King of Asanas: Headstand (Sirsasana).

What are the benefits of going upside-down?

* Boosts Circulation & Heart Health
* Builds Deep Core & Shoulder Strength
* Calms the Nervous System
* Stimulates the pineal and pituitary glands in the brain
* Enhances Focus & Mental Clarity
* Conquers Fear & Builds Confidence

$140 for the series. $45 for drop-in. *Recordings available
Link in bio to register.

Healthy hair the Ayurveda way.

I’m often asked the secret to my thick and full hair. There is no secret, just a simple ayurvedic care regimen.

I had fallen trap to colouring my hair for many years and it started to get thin and dry. I shaved it all off one day, and let my hair grow out naturally. My hair feels like it used to when I was a teenager.

Here are some simple tips. When done consistently, these work like magic:

1. Massage (abhyanga) your head for 5 mins before you shower daily, in circular motions with your fingers. This improves blood circulation and nourishes the hair.

2. Wash your hair 1 - 2 times a week. More than that and you’re stripping your hair of its natural oils.

3. Before you wash your hair, massage your scalp with warm coconut or sesame oil, using your fingers to spread from the roots down to the tips. Leave in for 30 mins to a few hours. Wash it out with a mild shampoo and apply conditioner.

4. Avoid dyes and harsh chemicals. They will make your hair dry and brittle over time.

5. Beauty begins from within. Try to eat an organic and mostly plant-based diet. Include dark leafy greens, nuts, seeds and healthy fats.

Health doesn’t just happen. It builds over time with small consistent actions.

My morning Ritual

4:30am - wake up before the city stirs. I enjoy the silence, and the chirping birds.

4:30 - 5:00 am - Abhyanga - massage. Neti - nasal cleansing. Gandusha - oil-pulling. Shower.

5:00 am - An hour of meditation.

6:00 am - Pranayama and Asana practice.

7:00 am - Chai, spiritual study and journal.

8:00 am - I’m ready for the day.

This is my daily rhythm. It grounds me.