Asha Rao

Asha’s Yoga journey began many years ago in Hyderabad, India under the guidance of her Guru Sri Venkateswara Rao who taught her in the most meaningful and simple way and told her, “Yoga is for everyone, anyone who has the desire to improve their physical, mental and emotional health can practice Yoga irrespective of their life’s challenges.” She continues to study and learn from many Saints and gurus from India and in Asha’s own words she says, “Teaching and helping people through Yoga has been my reward.”

She is a Certified in authentic Traditional Hatha Yoga with emphasis placed on Pranayama, Kriya Yoga Principles, Asanas and meditation, experienced Registered Yoga Teacher ERYT-500 with Yoga Alliance, and holds Masters Degree in Nutrition during which she wrote articles titled "Food as Medicine". She hosted training courses in universities and has taught more than 1000 students of all ages, and backgrounds including celebrities, musicians and athletes, throughout USA, for over the past 15 years and in 4 languages and has actively conducted various workshops on Hatha Yoga and Saathvic & Swasthya Food Workshops. She teaches Beginner – Foundation series, Intermediate and Advanced levels (including to other yoga instructors) with variations and modifications added for a challenging practice.

Asha has seen the miracles of Yoga and its healing power through her students over the years and has a strong desire to share what she has developed through the inspiration of her students.

Presently she is traveling and hosting Hatha Yoga training courses in USA and India.