Namaste... A Ware Welcome to Lotus Chakra!

My name is Vidya Ramanathan and I am the founder of Lotus Chakra, Inc. I was born and raised very close to the fascinating multi-cultural state of Kerala, India and started practicing yoga during my childhood. In 2009, after a car accident injury, I felt prompted to further explore the spiritual purpose of yoga to heal the mind and body. During this time, I began an in-depth self-study embracing the eight limbs of yoga and connecting deeply with meditation and breath awareness. Taking my yoga practice beyond physical aspects and embracing the full path has helped speed my recovery and infused my life with a sense of purpose, balance and harmony.

My intention is to bring this same sense of purpose, balance and harmony into my classes, providing practitioners a sanctuary to release stress and an avenue to explore the mind-body connection. My uniquely structured classes combine dynamic flow with breath awareness and mindfulness techniques, creating a sense of deep relaxation and opening to the subtler dimensions of life. I encourage students to go beyond thoughts and break through limitations while staying mindful.

I am certified at the 200-hour level through Yoga Alliance and constantly seek ways to expand my knowledge through workshops, intense self-studies and self-awareness. In addition, I am certified as a meditation expert through the Chopra Center for Well-Being (Carlsbad, CA) and am an ordained non-denominational minister. I have conducted numerous meditation workshops and have contributed to many teacher training programs in Southern California.

My students keep me true to my purpose and bring different perspectives into my life and for this I'm extremely grateful. My intention is to bring unity and peace through the practice of yoga.

Wishing you deep peace and happiness.

Namaste,