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 with Meghna Siraj and Baldev Maheshwari, two of the founders of Kirtan Mumbai.Listen to this episode to hear:1. A Mantra chanted by Meghna and Baldev after Kavi leads us through a grounding meditation 2. The neuroscience: what chanting does to your brain waves, nervous system and stress hormones 3. Whether you need to be Hindu, spiritual, or able to sing to experience kirtan4. How to move past the fear of using your voice publicly5. Our opinions on bhajan clubbing6. Why the world needs more kirtan in 20267. Connection with Hare Krishna in London at the manor versus. spirituality in Mumbaiand much more!TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction, Meditation & Mantra Chanting 7:12 What Chanting Makes Us Feel9:12 Origins of Kirtan: An explanation of the root word 'Kirtan', its history, and the call-and-response format 12:30 The Responsibilities of Leading a Kirtan17:38 Seva (Selfless acts of Service)20:25 Spiritual Journeys & Culture: spirituality in London versus Mumbai25:10 Is Kirtan only for Hindu's?28:26 Why Kirtan Mumbai Charge for Kirtans31:47 Bhajan Clubbing Debate35:53 How to Overcome the Fear of Using Your Voice40:26 Neuroscience of Chanting: How chanting stimulates the vagus nerve and affects the nervous system43:05 Why the world needs more Kirtan and how it helps with loneliness 🎵 CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS TO JOIN A KIRTAN OR ASK THEM A QUESTIONMeghna Siraj:   / meghnasiraj  Baldev Maheshwari:   / baldev_m  Kirtan Mumbai:   / kirtanmumbai  📲 CONNECT WITH KAVIInstagram:   / yogawithkavi  Learn Yoga with Her: https://forms.gle/duBvnKtzW4pyon1Z9| WHAT KAVI IS WEARING YAMA YOGA |I love this cream tank top!! Shop here: yamayoga.inUse code YAMAXKAVI for a discount 🤍🎧 WATCH ON YOUTUBESearch "House of Yog(a)" or click here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVYs3xkUMgQ&t=163s💬 PLEASE SHARE this with someone who has always been curious about kirtan but never thought it was for them!See you every Thursday for your weekly nervous system reset! Lots of love and thank you so much for your support,Kavi xxx

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 of Knox Studio in Delhi. Joel has run 100km. He is now training for 250km in the Sahara Desert. And he believes that your best life is not something you earn in retirement. It is something you can build now.IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:The mindset that got him through 100km and why he's going back for 250kmWhy he doesn't actually believe in biohacking and what he does insteadHow you can set fitness goals that are sustainable and achievable without burning out a week laterWhat Hyrox is, why it has become one of the biggest fitness trends in the world, and his one piece of advice for first-timers at the Mumbai raceHow to build up to running a 5k from scratchWe also play a fun round of Would You Rather - Joel edition!CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction1:25 Quadrant Tapping Meditation with Kavi6:12 The Myth of Retirement & How to Find Fulfillment Now10:19 Energy Optimization vs. Biohacking13:41 Mindset for Ultramarathons (100km & 250km)16:59 How to Start Running19:59 How To Set Fitness Goals You Don't Burnout from23:22 Would You Rather Joel Edition24:55 What is Hyrox & Why is it Trending?28:09 Tips on How to Train for Hyrox & World Championship Prep30:58 Fitness and Wellness Rituals in Marriage34:01 Mouth Taping and Nasal Breathing Benefits38:01 Knox Studio in Delhi & Personal Training Philosophy40:36 Life Lessons & Closing ThoughtsKavi, Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher and the Founder of this Podcast, opens this episode with Quadrant Tapping to ground you. If you're driving, pull over first - you'll need your hands.Your reflection this week:What is one thing you keep telling yourself you'll do when the time is right - that you could start, even in a small way, today?━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Connect with Joel PintoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelepinto/Knox Studio: https://www.instagram.com/theknoxstudio/Website: joelericpinto.comConnect with Kavi | Yoga Teacher | Podcast Host & FounderInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogawithkavi/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@houseof_yogaWe are both wearing Yama Yoga!The softest, most comfortable athleisure - finally, an Indian Yoga brand that’s just as good as (if not better), international sportswear. Shop here: yamayoga.inUse code YAMAXKAVI for a discountWatch On YouTubeSearch House of Yog(a) or click here:https://www.youtube.com/@houseof_yoga/videosShare this with someone who keeps waiting for their “break/holiday”. Show them that they can live their best life now.Subscribe for Weekly Yoga Episodes!Lots of love,Kavi xx

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.This episode covers how to figure out what and who is draining your energy, why boundaries are the foundation of energetic health, practical cleansing techniques from yoga and spiritual practice including chanting, salt showers, pranayama and smoke cleansing, how to build a daily protection practice, and why women need to protect their energy differently depending on where they are in their cycle.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro & Energy scan meditation3:26 Introduction to energy, intuition, and the role of a trauma-informed yoga teacher.4:20 Identifying what is draining your energy (people, conversations, environments).6:27 The importance of setting boundaries and learning to say 'no'.8:14 Karmic Ties9:34 Techniques to cleanse your energy, and why they work (chanting, visualization, and salt showers)11:53 How to protect your energy in your menstrual cycle.We open with a short energy scan meditation led by Kavi.Download the free Energy Protection Guide - all the techniques from this episode in one place:https://stan.store/Houseofyoga/p/divine-guide-how-to-protect-your-energy-q5f41o3zNew episodes every Thursday.Presented by Yama Yoga - an Indian Yoga wear brand with clothing that is kind to your skin, the environment and prioritises ethics. : CHECK THEM OUT: yamayoga.inUse Code YAMAXKAVI for a discount.Follow Kavi on Instagram @yogawithkavi

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 couldn't do. A chaturanga. A yoga ‘push-up’ of sorts that we use to transition into other asanas. I also couldn’t hold a headstand for the life of me. Why? Because I had little strength - physically and mentally.The thing that changed it all was the gym, and particularly with a trainer that made it click for me.This is a solo episode about why I, a trauma-informed yoga teacher who has dedicated her life to the practice, also believe that lifting weights is one of the most important things you can do for your mental health, your self-respect, and your resilience.We go through:Why I accidentally started lifting in Mumbai and what happened in those first 3 months What my personal trainer told me mid-rep that I'll never forget: "Don't lose structure when things get hard"Why yoga and the gym are not opposites - they are the most elite combination How strength training improved my headstand, my chaturanga, and my core - when years of yoga alone couldn't for me The mental flex - why getting physically stronger made me emotionally stronger and have more boundariesWhy I think everyone who wants to mentally glow up should be lifting weightsTIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction to the Topic1:13 School Days and Early Fitness Challenges2:48 The Initial Gym Journey at 19 and Why It Didn't work4:24 Moving to Mumbai alone and Starting with the right Personal Trainer7:47 How Strength Training Benefited My Yoga Practice and Life Resilience10:13 Grounding Meditation and Aum Chanting✨ YOUR REFLECTION THIS WEEK TO COMMENT BELOW:What movement practice keeps you mentally AND physically strong? If you don't have one yet - what's one you've been curious about?━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━📲 CONNECT WITH KAVIInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogawithkavi/WHAT KAVI IS WEARING | YAMA YOGAThe softest, most comfortable athleisure. An Indian Brand made for everyone. Shop here: yamayoga.inUse code YAMAXKAVI for a discount 🤍

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 to help work with how I’m feeling, instead of against it.✨ In this episode, we explore:What the nervous system is (in simple terms) The 3 Nervous Systems States (part of the autonomic nervous system) The vagus nerve and how to activate calm quickly Trauma Informed Resources to help regulate your NS on the goHow dysregulation can affect friendships and relationships Why mindset work alone is not enough and what should be doneTrauma explained beyond extreme experiences Why healing is not linear (and never was meant to be) Gentle tools you can start using today if you don’t have access to support Midway through today’s episode, I guide you through a 1 minute Vagus Nerve Activation exercise to immediately shift your state - and we end this episode with a calming breath work practice.📍 Connect with me:Instagram: instagram.com/yogawithkavi🌿 What I’m wearing:Yama Yoga Black Bra Crop Top and Flared Pants in Olive: yamayoga.in✨ Resources mentioned:Yoga Nidra Trauma-informed Yin Yoga by AnnieJournalling Simple breathwork 1:1 support with a therapist or trauma-informed yoga teacher If this episode helped you, why not send it to someone who is also healing?🤍I’ll see you next Thursday for another House of Yog(a) episode!

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, fashion, and architecture into designing the brand. Together, we explore what it truly means to live consciously - in what we wear, how we build, and how we stay connected to our roots.In this episode, we explore:The journey of building Yama Yoga (from Sushant starting alone to seamlessly building it together with Santoshi) What sustainability actually looks like in practice for clothingHow what we wear can affect our yoga practice and energy Kavi’s personal journey of moving to Mumbai and working with Yama Becoming connected to our Indian roots in unexpected ways Relating to Shiv & Shakti energy in 2026A fun (and honest) game on common yoga myths About Yama Yoga:This is a brand I deeply resonate with, and it was important for me to share the why behind that with all of you.A special thank you to Sushant for flying into Mumbai to make this conversation happen 🤍Connect with Our Guest | Santoshi Shetty:Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santoshishetty/Learn Yoga with Santoshi & Anti:https://www.gardensofsanti.com/Connect Your Host | Kavi Kanani :Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogawithkavi/Learn Trauma Informed Yoga with Kavi: Try Out Yama Yoga!https://yamayoga.in✨ If this episode made you think differently about how you live or what you wear, share it with someone who would love this conversation 🤍SUBSCRIBE for more conversations on conscious living, success, and self-connection. NEW EPISODES every Thursday!Thank you so much for being here.Lots of love,Kavi xxx

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 talk about:Why women no longer have to choose between different versions of themselves Being both spiritual and ambitious Karma yoga: working with intention, not attachment - and enjoying the way How to show up in boardrooms as a young woman, and how to put yourself in these rooms in the first placeHow to change your narrative This episode is for you if:You want to be inspired by one of the best beauty founders out thereYou want to build something of your own You’re navigating identity, ambition, and purpose You feel the familial pressure to “figure it all out” You want to choose.CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST | Khanak GuptaHer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khanakkSohrai Beauty:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sohraibeauty/ Website: https://sohraibeauty.com/ CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST | Kavi KananiInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/yogawithkaviLearn Yoga with Her: https://calendly.com/yogawithkavi/15min?month=2026-04Work Together (Collabs): [email protected] this resonated, share it with another woman who needs to hear this - or maybe a guy who’s perspective you’d like to change! 🤍It would also really help if you rated and followed the show - we have more conversations on consciousness with inspiring leaders around the world out every Thursday!

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, presence, and truth.Together, we speak about vulnerability, boundaries, safe spaces, and how the simplest moments in life often hold the deepest joy.Rohit shares how meditation has helped him detach from societal expectations and reconnect with who he truly is, beyond labels. We also explore the idea of a “billionaire mindset,” where richness is defined not by material possessions, but by perspective.We close the episode with a gentle guided meditation led by Kavi - an invitation to pause, observe, and reflect.What We Talk About:Our perspectives on what Success really meansThe value of vulnerability, boundaries & safe spaces in friendshipsThe secrets to being truly happy The billionaire mindset: mental fulfilment vs material wealth Meditation as a tool for detachment and clarity Living beyond labels (Mr World, Mr India, etc.) Money as a tool for creation, not identity Daily meditation & building accountability through community Connect with Our Guest | Rohit KhandelwalRohit Khandelwal is a global titleholder (Mr World 2016), entrepreneur, and meditation practitioner. He is also the founder of Tattva, a conscious dining space in Hyderabad.Instagram:   / rohit_khandelwal77  His Restaurant:   / tatva_fine_dine  Connect with our Host | Kavi KananiInstagram:   / yogawithkavi  Learn Yoga with Kavi: https://calendly.com/yogawithkavi/15m...Work with me/Collaborate Email: [email protected]🌱 What Kavi’s WearingAs an advocate for comfortable, sustainable clothing - it only makes sense to wear Yama Yoga - the softest, most comfortable clothing made from plant fibres.Check out the collection here: yamayoga.inGet a discount: YAMAXKAVI About the House of Yog(a) PodcastHouse of Yoga by Kavi is a space for organic conversations around consciousness, wellbeing, and what it means to live with awareness.#RohitKhandelwal #MeditationPodcast #HouseOfYoga #Mindfulness #successmindset

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 into a movement of weekly runs, fun workouts, and events that bring people together in a healthier way than traditional nightlife.In this conversation, we talk about the rise of fitness communities, sacrifice behind building something meaningful, and why wellness is becoming the new social culture.Sahirah also shares how she has been practicing manifestation since a young age, and how that mindset has helped her build the life and work she has today.To close the episode, Sahirah leads a fun meditation that’s helped her, called “Care Less”. As always, the episode begins with a grounding meditation from Kavi to help you arrive fully into the conversation.✨ In this episode we discuss:• The sacrifices behind building a club on the scale Sahirah has• Why wellness is becoming more fun (and vulnerable) than clubbing• The rise of run clubs and fitness communities• Manifestation and mindset from a teenager• Building On Tour Club in Mumbai• Creating sustainable ways to move and stay active• Sahirah’s “Care Less” meditation🏃‍♀️ Connect with SahirahInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/sahirahoshidar/On Tour Clubhttps://www.instagram.com/ontourclub/Upcoming Runs & Eventshttps://linktr.ee/ontourclub🧘🏽‍♀️ Connect with Your Host | Kavi KananiKavi is an International Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher from London, with over 6 years of experience teaching yoga around the world.She teaches private yoga classes online and across Mumbai, hosts monthly workshops in Bandra and South Mumbai, and created House of Yog(a) to share organic conversations about consciousness, movement, and meaningful living.Connect with Kavi:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kavi.kanani/Learn Yoga With Kavihttps://calendly.com/yogawithkavi/15min🤍 Outfit DetailsThis podcast is kindly sponsored by Yama Yoga Active, Kavi’s favourite Yoga brand. It’s conscious, stylish and sustainable, perfect for movement and everyday comfort.In this episode we are both wearing the Tube Tops and Flared Bottoms.Kavi → Alfa BeigeSahirah → EspressoExplore the collection:https://yamayoga.in/Use code YAMAXKAVI for a discount.Thank you so much for supporting the House of Yog(a) podcast.If you enjoyed this episode, why not share it with someone who loves movement, wellness, and community?New episodes every Thursday at 5pm.I’ll see you next week!Love,Kavi xxx

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 amazing nonprofit initiatives she curates, and why being solution-oriented matters more than complaining - from planting trees around Mumbai to help improve air quality, to encouraging others to take tangible action within their own communities.What’s in this episode:• The practical business side of curating RETREATS• DATING in the modern world as ambitious female entrepreneurs• What CONSCIOUS women look for in RELATIONSHIPS today• How IMPROV can transform confidence, communication & leadership• Growing up in an army background and staying grounded despite constant change• Why embodiment and inner work are essential for sustainable successAs always, we begin with a grounding meditation from me, today tuning into how the heart is feeling and setting an intention for how we want to receive this conversation.Mallika closes the episode with an empowering meditation on embodying the end state - stepping into the version of yourself who has already achieved her goals.🤍 Episode Sponsored by Yama Yoga ActiveWe’re both wearing the One Shoulder Tank & Foldover Flares in Dusty Fig — and it was Mallika’s first time wearing Yama (she couldn’t believe how soft it was!).Shop here → https://yamayoga.inUse code YAMAXKAVI for a discount.🌿 Connect with Our Guest, MallikaSvya Website → https://www.svyaglobal.com/Svya Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/svyaglobal/Maulycule Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/maulycule/🧘🏽‍♀️ Connect with KaviInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/yogawithkavi/Book a session → https://calendly.com/yogawithkavi/15minWork/Collaborations → [email protected] you so much for watching and supporting House of Yog(a) 🤍 I love having you here!If you enjoyed this episode resonated, share it with someone else building something meaningful! I’ll see you every Thursday at 5pm for another episode.Lots of love,Kavi xxx

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 feels safe enough to evolve. Without that safety, growth becomes force, not expansion.We explore:• Why having problems is actually a good thing• How to reach your true potential• Why goals must be somatic, not just strategic• The connection between success and a regulated nervous system• Pushing beyond comfort zones at the right time• The importance of boundaries in growth• Why boredom is necessary for change• Breathwork and meditation as performance tools• The global shift toward wellness (and what it says about society)• Blind spots, and the truths you might be avoidingBrian is someone who tells you what you need to hear, not just what you want to hear.If you’re ambitious, growth-oriented, and ready to expand beyond surface-level mindset work - this episode will shift how you approach success.CONNECT WITH BRIAN:Svya Global → https://www.svyaglobal.com/Brian’s Website → https://briannathansiegal.com/Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/iambriannathan/🤍 Episode presented by Yama Yoga ActiveKavi is wearing the Midnight Black Tank and the Scarlet Red Intense Collection.Shop here → https://yamayoga.in/products/intense-set-luna-blue-scarlet-redUse code YAMAXKAVI for a discount.🎙️ Hosted by:Kavi KananiInternational Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher & Founder of House of Yog(a)🔗 Connect with Kavi:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/yogawithkavi/

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 understanding of time, presence, and what truly matters. In this conversation, he reflects on how life-altering events can be, and we never know how we will react - but how much our reactions can feel a little easier through the practice of meditation.We explore his meditation journey and how it supports him with decision fatigue as a business founder, mental clarity, and even brain health - including research around meditation expanding grey matter.Savr also shares his perspective on religion vs science, his understanding of higher power, and why he consciously chooses not to use Instagram - prioritising presence and sanity over constant digital stimulation.He is the founder of BreakFree Club, a mindful social community based in Mumbai creating connection without alcohol or party culture - through treks, meditations, game nights, and intentional gatherings. With plans to expand globally, BreakFree is redefining what modern connection looks like.We discuss:• Beating cancer at 10 years old• Lessons on the preciousness of time• Meditation and brain science• Religion vs science & higher power• Decision fatigue in the modern world• Quitting Instagram for mental clarity• Building sober, mindful social spaces• Creating meaningful connection in your 20s & 30sI hope you will be just as inspired and deeply touched as I was. Thank you for being here! As always, a massive thanks to Yama Yoga who have so kindly sponsored the podcast, and provided me and all our guests so generously with clothing from their collections. Today, I am wearing Midnight Black - the tank top and flared bottoms. Check them out: https://yamayoga.in/(and use YAMAXKAVI for a cheeky discount!)🎙️ Hosted by:Kavi KananiInternational Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher & Founder of House of Yog(a)🔗 Connect with Kavi:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/yogawithkavi/Our Guest:Savr | BreakFree Club FounderSign Up to The BreakFree Club  → PART 1 https://tally.so/r/w4oWGB → PART 2 https://tally.so/r/3E6OV4Thanks again for being here!Lots of love, I'll see you next Thursday 5pm for the next episode!Kavi xxx

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 it naturally.Beyond health, we explore why Alessandra first came to India, why she chose to stay, and what she loves about Mumbai’s creative, fast-moving energy. She opens up about dancing and shooting with celebrities, living life in front of the camera, and how yogic philosophy helps her stay grounded, humble, and connected to herself.We also discuss training under a guru, assisting him closely, and what it means to walk the path of yoga while living a very modern, public life. Now based in Mumbai, Alessandra balances teaching yoga, working in Bollywood, training daily, and choosing kindness as her main value.✨ The episode begins with a short grounding meditation led by Kavi, and closes with a Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing) practice led by Alessandra.🤍 Episode presented by Yama Yoga ActiveBoth Alessandra and Kavi are proud Yama Yoga ambassadors, wearing the Surf Blue set.Use discount code YAMAXKAVIExplore the collection here: https://yamayoga.in/🎙️ Hosted by:Kavi Kanani - International Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher & Founder of House of Yog(a)🔗 Connect with Kavi:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kavi.kanani/Connect with our Guest, Alessandra:🔗 Main Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alessandrawhelanm🔗 Yoga Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alignwithalieThank you guys for listening and supporting the House of Yog(a) podcast! We release episodes every Thursday, and we hope to inspire and help you.If you’re navigating PCOS, hormonal imbalance, or a season of transition, we hope this episode lifts you up and reminds you that healing is possible!Lots of love, I'll see you next week.Kavi xxx

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 eventually teaching yoga professionally. From teaching expats and navigating money, to founding Glu Studios, where he now teaches thousands of students daily, including celebrities - this conversation is a powerful reflection on what it truly means to live yoga.We speak openly about empathy, greed, money, purpose, and integrity as a yoga teacher in the modern world. Anand Sir offers rare insight into the spiritual and practical realities of the yoga path.As a gift to listeners, Anand Sir closes the episode by sharing a powerful kriya to help engage the bandhas and lock energy within.As always, we begin this episode with a short grounding meditation led by Kavi, to help you arrive fully into the conversation.✨ In this episode, we explore:• Running away from home and questioning life at a young age• Living in ashrams, doing seva & sleeping on the streets• Teaching yoga professionally while navigating money and greed• What it truly means to live yoga off the mat• Building a yoga studio in Mumbai• Bandhas, kriya & working consciously with energy🤍 Episode presented by Yama Yoga ActiveConscious, comfortable yoga wear designed for movement and meditation.Use discount code: YAMAXKAVIExplore their collection here:https://yamayoga.in/🌿 Today’s Guest:Anand Sir | Founder of Glu Studios, Bandra🔗 Glu Studios Bandra:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/glustudios/Website → https://www.glustudios.in/🔗 Anand Sir's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/yogpathic/🎙️ Hosted by:Kavi Kanani | International Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher & Founder of House of Yog(a)🔗 Connect with Kavi:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kavi.kananiThank you so much for listening and supporting the House of Yog(a) podcast.We'd love to know how this episode inspired you! What did you learn?See you next Thursday!With love,Kavi 🤍

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 build a sustainable wellbeing toolkit of your own.Neha shares her story of society’s approved version of success - thriving in London as a banker, but feeling so lonely and disconnected through it. Then, she tried a breath work session and it changed her life.In one of the most moving moments of this episode, Neha opens up about her brave 8-year-old daughter who suffered from a stroke, but how breathwork kept them both calm and conscious during an MRI, instead of being sedated. The breath, is powerful and accessible at all times, if we know how to use it.We begin this episode with a short grounding meditation practice led by Kavi, and closed with a beautiful Somatic Butterfly Breathing & Tapping session led by Neha herself.In this episode, we explored:• Burning out in corporate banking and choosing a new path• What we’re doing wrong with our breathing (and how to fix it)• 3 simple breathwork tools you can use daily• Teaching mindfulness and breath to children• A mother’s story of healing during her daughter’s medical emergency• The science behind the Nervous System• IMD breathwork & sound-based healing experiences• Building a sustainable wellbeing toolkit for everyday lifeEpisode kindly presented by Yama Yoga Active:We are both wearing the most comfortable, conscious clothes - flared bottoms and Icy Pink Tank Tops! For a discount, use: YAMAXKAVI Explore their collection here:https://yamayoga.in/Thanks to Today’s Guest, Neha | Breathwork Coach & Founder of ZenRebels🔗 Zen Rebels (to buy her mindful tools): www.zenrebels.co/ | instagram.com/zenrebels🔗IMD Breathwork in Mumbai https://www.instagram.com/imdbreathworkmumbai🎙️ Hosted by:Kavi Kanani | International Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher & Founder of House of Yog(a)🔗 Connect with Kavi:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/yogawithkavi/Learn Yoga with Kavi → https://calendly.com/yogawithkavi/15minThank you so much for listening and supporting the House of Yog(a) podcast! I hope this episode will serve as a reminder that your breath is always available - even in your hardest moments.See you next Thursday!Big hug,Kavi 🤍

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 isn’t a personality trait, but a practice built through daily choices, values, and self-awareness.We speak about movement beyond yoga asana, navigating injury and recovery, veganism and protein, and what it takes to step away from societal expectations to build a life rooted in integrity.✨ In this episode, we discuss:• Staying calm since 3 years of age• How yoga isn't practiced on the mat for Nandan anymore, but in Kriya Yoga• The sensuality of Bachata dance• Injury, recovery & applying yoga philosophy during hard phases• Veganism, Ahimsa & the importance of protein for all• From studying medicine to co-founding a natural skincare brandAs always, the podcast begins with a short grounding meditation to help you slow down, arrive, and listen from a regulated place.🤍 The podcast is presented by Yama Yoga ActiveWe’re both wearing Yama Yoga pieces designed for comfort, sustainability, and conscious living.Explore their collection here:https://yamayoga.in/🌿 Featuring:Nandan | Vegan | Co-Founder of Faboils🔗 Explore Faboils:🎙️ Hosted by:Kavi Kanani | International Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher & Founder of House of Yog(a)🔗 Connect with Kavi:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/yogawithkavi/Thank you for being here and for listening! I'm really enjoying creating this podcast - if you're enjoying it too, plz support by rating the show and sharing it <3 See you next Thursday!Love,Kavi 🤍

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 offyour body feels tired but your mind feels alertyou’re holding onto stress, anxiety, or emotional weightyou want a deep, restorative sleepIf this sounds like something you need, I invite you to lie down comfortably in bed, put your phone on Do Not Disturb, dim the lights and allow yourself to relax.🧘🏽‍♀️ Guided byKavi Kanani - International Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher & Founder/Host of House of Yog(a)📍Based in Mumbai, from London🔗 Connect with MeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogawithkavi/Book a call / Learn Yoga with Kavi:https://calendly.com/yogawithkavi/15min📩 Email: [email protected] this meditation supported your rest, you’re warmly invited to:follow the podcast and rate the showsave this episode for nights you need itshare it with someone who struggles to sleepI hope you sleep well. 🤍With love,Kavi xxx

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 where she is, even on the most difficult days. Rather than using yoga to escape pain, we speak honestly about how to sit with it, witness it, and allowing creativity to emerge from awareness.We also discuss how, as teachers and creatives, it’s essential to take intentional breaks from our craft - allowing the nervous system to rest so creativity can restore.Lavanya has self-published a poetry book titled Internal Dialogues, which stands as a powerful physical example of what vulnerability looks like when shared honestly with the world.The episode opens with a short Anulom Vilom (alternate nostril breathing) practice to gently ground the body and balance the nervous system, and closes with a guided meditation led by Lavanya, created especially for those moving through hard times.⚠️ Content note: This episode includes discussion of depression and emotional pain, held with care and compassion.Connect with Lavanya Talati Poet | Yoga Teacher | Aspiring Singer-SongwriterYoga Teacher with RAA Foundation, Vadodara, Gujarat📖 Lavanya’s Poetry Book — Internal Dialogueshttps://www.amazon.in/Internal-Dialogue-Lavanya-Talati/dp/9370926615📸 Instagram — @yogawithlavyhttps://www.instagram.com/yogawithlavy/🌱 RAA Foundationhttps://www.instagram.com/raa_foundation/This episode is presented by Yama Yoga Active - a conscious Indian yoga wear brand combining comfort, style, and sustainability.Explore their collections here:https://yamayoga.in/Kavi Kanani - International Yoga Teacher & Founder of House of Yog(a)🔗 Connect with KaviInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogawithkavi/Book a call / Learn Yoga with Kavi:https://calendly.com/yogawithkavi/15min📩 Email: [email protected] you so much for listening! Tune in every Thursday for a new episode.

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 episode is especially for yoga teachers who are:• feeling unsure about their career path• building a yoga career in a new country• wanting to grow professionally without losing integrity• craving honest conversations about the yoga world✨ In this episode, we discuss:• Yoga etiquettes (what not to do in a class!) • What’s annoying about yoga teaching as a job • Exclusive tips to grow as a yoga teacher, including yoga portfolios • How to start a yoga career in a new country • How to build credibility and trust as a yoga teacher • Yoga industry gossip (the real, unspoken kind) • Our dreams and visions as yoga teachers We opened the episode with a grounding and reflective practice a 2025 reflection meditation led by Kavi, and closed with a 2026 intention-setting meditation led by Brinda.This is a real, practical, and heartfelt conversation for yoga teachers who want a career that feels aligned, sustainable, and honest.🎙️ Hosted by Kavi Kanani International Yoga Teacher & Founder of House of Yog(a)Instagram:   / yogawithkavi  Book your FREE Consultation with me: https://calendly.com/yogawithkavi/15min🎙️ Guest: Brinda Nichani (Yoga Teacher)Instagram:   / brinda.nichani  Book your FREE Consultation with her: https://calendly.com/brindaaaaaa/30min?month=2025-12Both Brinda and I are wearing outfits in 'Malaga Pink' from Yama Yoga, a beautiful activewear brand made in India. Check them out here:https://yamayoga.in/Thank you so much for listening and supporting the House of Yog(a).New episodes every Thursday.With love, Kavi

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 mother at a young age. This is an honest, compassionate conversation about grief, discipline, spirituality, food, devotion, and the healing power of sound.⚠️ Trigger warning: This episode discusses grief and loss, held gently through the lens of healing.✨ In this episode:• Shraddha’s yoga journey and personal daily practice • Healing grief after losing a parent • How yoga supported her weight loss journey • Discipline, food, focus, and motivation • Jainism explained and spiritual values • What sound healing is and why it works • A beautiful chant by ShraddhaThis episode opens with a short guided neck stretch meditation by Kavi that you can do from anywhere.Presented by Yama Yoga Active - a conscious Indian yoga wear brand combining comfort, sustainability, and style.🔗 Explore Yama Yoga Active:https://yamayoga.in/🎙️ Guest: Shraddha Kothari Yoga Teacher | Sound Healer | Wellness Shraddha📍 Recorded in Mumbai & Edited by SairajHosted by Kavi Kanani - International Yoga TeacherThank you for listening to the House of Yog(a). New episodes every Thursday.With love, Kavi

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 becoming a more emotionally aware man, a better leader, a stronger partner, and a spiritually aligned human. This is a powerful conversation for any man seeking depth, freedom, and conscious self-leadership.In this episode:• Building financial freedom through spiritual work • Why men’s circles + vulnerability matter (even for gym bros) • How emotional awareness transformed his relationships and leadership • Tantra’s role in balancing feminine & masculine energy • How Ramadan fasting deepens intuition and complements yoga & Tantra Presented by Yama Yoga Active — conscious clothing for yogis who value style, sustainability, and comfort. Hamza and I are wearing the ‘Midnight Black’ and ‘Surf Blue’ pieces. Explore the collection: https://yamayoga.in/🔗 Connect with Hamza:Work with him: https://hamzaccoaching.com/1hourmonday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamzachitalwalla/ YouTube Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@hamzachitalwalla Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/63Lc55mkIfLpqM03ohQ5Y7🔗 Listen to House of Yog(a) every Thursday:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3JRUnWPCx7OGsCEREhr6dR🔗 Connect with Kavi:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogawithkavi/ Book a call: https://calendly.com/yogawithkavi/15min Thank you for listening 🤍 With love, Kavi

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 yoga, navigating a vegan lifestyle, and building a conscious relationship with her Mumbai partner.This conversation is for anyone interested in yoga, creative careers, life abroad, or living intentionally.What we discuss:• Living in India as a foreigner • Teaching yoga in Mumbai • Yoga’s impact on relationships • Conscious dating + shared values • Vegan life in India • Grounding practices for a busy creative lifePresented by Yama Yoga Active — conscious clothing for yogis who value style, sustainability, and soft fits.Explore the Espresso Collection: https://yamayoga.in/Guest: Ieva Jasite Yoga Teacher | Dancer | Model IG: https://www.instagram.com/jasaite/ Yoga IG: https://www.instagram.com/flow_avei/Filmed in Mumbai.Hosted by Kavi - International Yoga TeacherInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogawithkavi/New episodes every Thursday on The House of Yog(a)

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 you’re feeling overwhelmed from post traumatic or daily stress! If you are going through a tough time, please be sure to reach out to the appropriate help. Every healing journey is different per different life experience, I am sharing from the knowledge I have from teacher trainings and therapy. Either way, I am sending you so much love and strength, and praying that you get through this patch.Thank you so much for listening/watching! Your support means a lot. If you would like to rate this episode I would be so grateful!Stay tuned every Thursday for another episode of House of Yog(a). Each episode begins and end with a meditation to help you ground and integrate, in true yogi fashion. 📍 Filmed in Mumbai, India  Hosted, Produced and Edited by Kavi Kanani - International Yoga TeacherLet’s Connect:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/yogawithkavi/Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/3JRUnWPCx7OGsCEREhr6dR?si=351b782ed6f84a29Email → [email protected]#traumainformedyoga #traumahealing #nervoussystemregulation #YogaTeacher #InternationalYogaTeacher #MumbaiYoga  #YogaJourney #YogaPodcast #MumbaiPodcast

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 Mumbai.What is your experience of yoga, and in which country have you practiced it?Thank you so much for watching! Your support means a lot.Stay tuned every Thursday for another episode of House of Yog(a).📍 Filmed in Mumbai, India  Hosted, Produced and Edited by Kavi Kanani - International Yoga TeacherConnect:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/yogawithkavi/YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@houseof_yogaEmail → [email protected]#YogaAroundTheWorld #YogaCulture #YogaInIndia #YogaInUK #YogaNetherlands #WesternYoga #IndianYoga #InternationalYogaTeacher #MumbaiYoga #YogaCommunity #YogaJourney #YogaPodcast #MumbaiCreator #MumbaiPodcast

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 practical insights to avoid common mistakes and build a career that feels aligned, sustainable, and authentic.Book I mentioned: Atomic Habits by James ClearBusiness Start Up Workshops I mentioned in the UK: STANTA St Albans (⁠https://stanta.co.uk/event/stanta-workshops/⁠)I’d love to hear your reflections after listening: which tips resonate? Thank you so much for tuning in to the House of Yog(a) Podcast. I would be so grateful for your support whilst we grow. See you every Thursday!With love from Mumbai, Your International Yoga Teacher and Host, Kavi xxWatch my podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@houseof_yogaConnect with me on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yogawithkavi/⁠ #Mumbai  #MumbaiCreator  #MumbaiPodcast  #YogaInMumbai  #MumbaiLife #FreelanceCareer  #FreelancerTips  #YogaTeacherMumbai  #CareerAdvice  #YogaTeacher #SelfEmployment #PersonalGrowth #IndianPodcast 

Why have I started this podcast? And most importantly, why should you listen to this one? My name is Kavi Kanani, your host and founder of House of Yog(a). This is a Safe Space on the internet for you to feel grounded, calm and educated about wellbeing, specifically yoga. As mentioned in this introductory episode, every episode will begin with a meditation, intention and end with a gratitude prayer of sorts. All the while, learning about stories of mine and the most interesting international guests in a fun, cosy way! I am so happy you're here, and I'm so excited for everything coming our way...Stay tuned and continue spreading your kindness <3See you next Thursday for the first proper episode!Lots of love,(one of) Your Yoga Teacher'sKavi XxLet's connect/collaborate:Instagram: @yogawithkaviEmail: [email protected] podcast is brought to you by:Host & Founder: Kavi KananiEdited by: Kavi KananiFilmed by: Just Creator Studios, Thane Mumbai