House of Yog(a)

Have you ever heard people chanting and wondered why? Did you see it and think - “that’s not for me, it’s only for people who believe in hinduism or are religious”? Did you ever feel curious about the scientific reason as to why you feel ecstatic and light after chanting? This episode is to answer all those questions, and for those who really want to deepen their spirituality. Today I sit down wit...

When I retire, I'll travel. When I'm less busy, I'll get fit. When things settle down, I'll take care of my health. Sound familiar? Well I want to ask you, why do you have to wait? What if that version of your life can happen now? Today on the House of Yog(a) Podcast I sit down with Joel Eric Pinto - ex-corporate turned personal trainer, ultramarathon runner, Hyrox World Qualifier, and co-founder...

The most magnetic people in any room share one thing - they know how to protect their energy. In this solo episode, Kavi Kanani, a Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher and host of House of Yog(a), shares everything she knows about reading, cleansing and protecting your energy. From the techniques she uses on overcrowded Mumbai trains and scary flights, to the boundaries that nobody is going to set for you...

I was the girl who faked fainting to get out of the weekly school run. I was in the bottom group in sports class. My coordination was terrible. I felt unfit, unsporty, and honestly a little embarrassed by my stamina. Then at 14, my mum suggested yoga, which I grew in love with. But even years into my yoga practice, teaching it, living it, building a career from it; there was something I still coul...

We hear the phrase “regulate your nervous system” everywhere right now, but in this podcast episode I want to tell you the honest and ugly truths behind healing and stress management. Part of this is that there will still be days when you don’t feel regulated. Healing is not linear. I also share my own experience of growing up with anxious feelings, overthinking constantly, and tools I’ve learnt t...

This episode is about more than a clothing brand - it’s about how we choose to live. As you may know by now, I am a Yama Yoga lover, wearer and ambassador since they began 2 years now. So today, for a very exclusive interview - I’m joined by the (usually unseen) founder of Yama Yoga, Sushant Sukhija, and Santoshi Shetty, one of the designers - who brings her unique perspective from modelling, fash...

Today I’m joined by Khanak Gupta, the co-founder of Sohrai Beauty to discuss how every woman has felt like she had to choose between ambition and ‘settling down’, business success and spirituality, career and homemaking - but we no longer need to. This is a generation of women who are no longer limited by what society has expected of us. This is about writing your own story. ✨ In this episode, we...

In this deeply calming and honest conversation, Kavi sits down with her friend Rohit Khandelwal, Mr World, Mr India, model, actor, and above all, a grounded human being, to explore what success really means beyond titles, expectations, and achievements. This episode is a reflection of Kavi's favourite kind of friendship - full of conversations that are unfiltered, intentional, and rooted in growth...

Welcome back to House of Yog(a) 🤍 In this episode, I sit down with Sahirah Oshidar , founder of On Tour Club , one of Mumbai’s most exciting and fast-growing fitness communities. Sahirah has created something truly special - a community where people come together not just to work out, but to connect, move, and build meaningful community through wellness. What began as a simple run club has grown...

In this episode of House of Yog(a) , I sit down with Mallika - yoga teacher, retreat curator, improv workshop leader, actress, and co-founder of Svya - for a powerful conversation on building a meaningful life with impact, softness, and intention. We explore what it truly means to be a modern woman creating change - in conscious business, relationships, and community. Mallika shares about the amaz...

In this episode of House of Yog(a) , I sit down with Brian Nathan Siegal, TEDx speaker, Mindset & Confidence coach, former Yelp executive, Bollywood actor, and co-founder of Svya Global . We dive into why traditional coaching and mindset work isn’t enough and why real transformation must be somatic . Brian shares how lasting change only happens when the body is regulated and the nervous system...

Honestly, this is my favourite episode yet. We felt so present with each other and I'm really happy that it's archived in this format, for you to also enjoy. I sat down with Savr, a cancer survivor, Vipassana meditation practitioner, and the founder of the BreakFree Club in Mumbai. Today Savr beautifully shared his story - at 10 years old, Savr faced cancer, an experience that reshaped his underst...

In this episode of House of Yog(a) , presented by Yama Yoga , I sit down with Alessandra. She is a Spanish actress starring in Bollywood films, dancer, and yoga teacher making it in Mumbai. Alessandra shares her deeply personal journey with PCOS , including a time when she didn’t have her period for 3 years , and how through yoga, pranayama and plantbased eating/ nutrition, she has nearly healed i...

In today’s episode of House of Yog(a) , presented by Yama Yoga Active , I sit down with Anand Sir - founder of Glu Studios in Bandra, Mumbai, and a dedicated yoga practitioner with over 30 years of experience . Anand Sir shares his extraordinary life journey - running away from home at the age of 14, living in ashrams, doing seva, sleeping on the streets, practising yoga in a Mumbai metro, and eve...

In today’s episode of House of Yog(a) presented by Yama Yoga , I sat down with my friend and client Neha - a mother of 3, ex-corporate London banker turned breathwork coach and founder of ZenRebels . We had a discussion about how the breath can not only become a daily grounding practice, but also a life-saving tool in emergencies. Neha’s main dharma (life purpose) is to share with you how you can...

In today’s episode of House of Yog(a) , presented by Yama Yoga Active , I sit down with Nandan - one of the calmest people I know, to explore what it really means to live consciously in today’s world. Nandan is an ex–medical student turned natural skincare brand founder , a trained yoga teacher, long-term vegan, animal lover, and bachata dancer. Through this conversation, we explore how calmness i...

In this special episode of House of Yog(a) , I guide you through a sleep meditation to help you unwind and have the best night of sleep. This practice is created for nights when: your thoughts won’t switch off your body feels tired but your mind feels alert you’re holding onto stress, anxiety, or emotional weight you want a deep, restorative sleep If this sounds like something you need, I invite y...

In today’s episode of House of Yog(a) , I sit down with Lavanya Talati - a poet, yoga teacher, and aspiring singer-songwriter to discuss her journey with depression, bullying, and making art out of painful life experiences . Lavanya shares how poetry, yoga, and songwriting have supported her through darker periods of life, and how yoga has served as a practice of observation - helping her accept w...

In this episode of House of Yog(a), we’re having an honest, grounded conversation with Brinda about what it’s really like to be a yoga teacher - beyond the aesthetics, Instagram, and idealism. We talk openly about yoga etiquette, the realities and frustrations of teaching yoga as a profession, and what genuinely helps you grow with credibility, trust, and longevity in the yoga industry. This episo...

In this episode of House of Yog(a), I sit down with Shraddha Kothari - a yoga teacher, sound healer, and creator behind Wellness Shraddha - to explore how yoga and sound healing can support deep emotional healing through grief and loss. Shraddha shares her personal journey from strongly disliking yoga to devoting her life to sharing it, and how these practices helped her cope with the loss of her...

In this episode of House of Yog(a), I sit down with Hamza - a business coach for healers - to explore what healthy masculinity is. We talk about emotional awareness, vulnerability, Tantra, Islamic devotion, men’s circles, and what it actually takes to thrive as a man in modern life. He also shares his top tips in starting and thriving in your own online business. Hamza shares his journey into beco...

In this episode, I talk with Ieva Jasite - a Lithuanian yoga teacher, professional dancer, and model living in Mumbai. Ieva shares what it’s like to build a creative, multi-passionate life in India as a foreigner and how yoga has supported her through it. We explore the unique experience of living in Mumbai as a foreigner, teaching yoga to Indian students as a non-Indian, staying grounded through...

Thank you for choosing to listen to the House of Yoga Podcast! In today’s episode, ( Trigger Warning ) I share my personal healing journey from a sexual assault and how Trauma Informed Yoga helped me to do the deep healing work. From a yoga teacher perspective, it also explains why this approach to yoga is so necessary and makes the most impact.  I also give you 3 techniques to help you shift when...

In today’s episode, I happily share the cultural differences I’ve experienced in yoga as a practitioner and teacher across three countries: the UK, the Netherlands, and India (particularly, Mumbai where I currently reside). From class structure, to cultural mannerisms, to absurd studio ‘rules’ - yoga looks different around the world. This episode shares my personal stories of yoga from Europe to M...

In this first episode of the House of Yog(a) Podcast , after our short meditation, I share my biggest do’s and don’ts in building a freelance career - the lessons that shaped my journey as an international yoga teacher and freelancer from London, currently living in Mumbai, India . Whether you’re a yoga teacher , creative entrepreneur , artist , or coach pursuing your calling, you’ll find practica...