Through deep listening, I work with yoga students and teachers to bolster their knowledge, history, and understanding of their body to foster a space of healing, intention and connection.

I have explored the yogic elements of devotion and spirituality my entire life and have continued education in vinyasa, hatha, restorative, trauma-informed and prenatal yoga movement, guided meditation, and functional anatomy to offer practices that are highly customized to every yoga student.

My aim is to offer curious, open and questioning spaces that utilize yoga to raise the power and increase belonging of all individuals and communities.

It can be challenging to connect to people within the yoga industry whose values align with yours. Even when you’re surrounded by people, there may be more responding and reacting than true thoughtfulness and critical dialogue. 

I encourage you to learn more about my values and commitments to ensure I can offer you support on your journey.

As a mentor…

I will support you from my social location and identity as a first-generation, Indian-American, caste-privileged and anti-caste yoga teacher to offer you insights and guidance on:

For teachers:

  • building inclusivity practices

  • increasing diversity & accessibility

  • managing equitable pay

  • the entrepreneurship journey

  • connection & mentorship

  • building vision and values

  • addressing race/ethnic/caste-based stress & trauma

For students:

  • cultivating an accessible practice

  • integrating yoga philosophy

  • understanding yoga beyond asana

  • connection & community

  • guidance in embodied listening

  • values development & alignment

  • belonging on the spiritual path

Thank you so much for sharing sooooo much information and your insights from both personal experience and from your exposure to this work during a 60 minute chat. Thank you also for capturing the main topics and putting them into writing for me to work through in this email. Working with you has shown true professionalism in action.

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What students & mentees are saying:

Tejal is a huge role model for me, and I was so nervous for our phone call! But she was so kind, knowledgeable, and validating throughout our discussion about the yoga community, race, and intersectionality. She is very passionate about what she does, and as soon as our conversation started going, my anxieties melted away, and I was totally engaged with all of the information and stories she had to tell. Thank you so much, Tejal! I am so excited to keep up with all of your incredible work.

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and resourceful email. It’s tough to be discerning in what has become such co-opted spaces. But your podcast and other projects have been incredibly helpful.

  • If you’re ready to chat, you can:

    Start with a 15 minute call OR book the full one hour call.

    From there we will create a plan of action that may lead to another 60 minute call or a customized mentorship program.

    If you need more clarity before you reserve time, send an email first.

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  • Yes! I enjoy working with students virtually and meet regularly on Zoom.

  • Yes, I work in the West LA area and would love to hear from you if you’re local!

LET'S PRACTICE

LET'S PRACTICE