Shammi's Yogalaya

I had a truly wonderful experience with Meenakshi...

I had a truly wonderful experience with Meenakshi throughout my prenatal yoga journey, and I’m incredibly grateful for her guidance and support during such an important phase of my life. The breathing techniques she taught me were extremely effective—I used them during my actual labor and was able to manage contractions up to 6.5 cm using just breath, without any medical interventions. That alone shows how impactful her teaching is. The partner support sessions were another highlight. They helped my husband clearly understand what labor would be like and how he could support me, which made a big difference for both of us. I had undergone knee surgery prior to pregnancy and was initially unsure if I would be able to do the exercises comfortably. Meenakshi thoughtfully customized every movement to support my knee and ensured there was no strain, allowing me to participate in all the sessions with ease. On days when I experienced back pain or even throat discomfort, she was always available and shared simple, practical tips that genuinely helped soothe the pain. Even though I wasn’t always regular with classes, she remained consistently encouraging and motivating. She stayed closely connected right up until the day before my delivery, guiding me through last-minute reminders and must-do practices for labor. She also followed up afterward to check in on how the actual labor went, and when I shared the 5-4-3-2-1 technique that was used during the final pushing phase, she was open to feedback and eager to learn about this approach commonly followed in the US. If you’re looking for a supportive and knowledgeable prenatal yoga instructor who truly cares, I would highly recommend Meenakshi. Her guidance made a meaningful difference throughout my pregnancy and labor.

Last week at Ayama, Shammi Yogalaya was truly special. The...

Last week at Ayama, Shammi Yogalaya was truly special. The retreat felt like a pause life really needed—a space to slow down, be present, relax deeply, and reconnect with myself. Every aspect, from yoga and meditation to food and daily flow, was handled with great care and intention. Shammi ensured that each participant experienced the true essence of a holistic retreat. I returned feeling lighter, calmer, and more aligned. I would wholeheartedly recommend this to anyone seeking inner balance and mindful living.

I am based out of the USA and had the absolute pleasure of...

I am based out of the USA and had the absolute pleasure of doing prenatal yoga with Meenakshi from around my 4th month of pregnancy until October. When I first started, I used to get extremely tired and throughout my pregnancy had constant aches and pains, especially pelvic pain, sciatica, and carpal tunnel issues. What made these sessions truly special was how personalized they were. Every week, she would first focus on resolving the specific pains and discomforts I was experiencing before moving into any other yoga flow. This approach helped me immensely and made a noticeable difference in how I felt both physically and mentally. Before starting prenatal yoga, I was not very flexible and struggled with body and pelvic stiffness, but over time I saw a significant improvement in my strength, flexibility, and overall comfort. Her deep knowledge of prenatal yoga and understanding of exactly which muscles needed attention helped relieve my pain and kept me active throughout my pregnancy. Because of her guidance, I was able to continue being physically active much longer than I expected and felt far more prepared for labor and delivery. The breathing techniques and relaxation practices she taught me were especially helpful and gave me confidence as my due date approached. She was also available any time during the day to help with advice when I would have some complications. I was diagnosed with GD and she gave me insights on what I can eat and how I can exercise to get my values under control. A few weeks before the delivery she also helped my husband and I with certain poses that could help relieve my pain during labor. She was also on call during my delivery and kept me and my husband motivated. All of this helped me have a smooth vaginal delivery If you are looking for personalized and caring prenatal yoga sessions, I would highly recommend her. She truly became my strength during pregnancy, and I am extremely grateful for her support.

I am Sreya based out of USA and I had the absolute pleasure...

I am Sreya based out of USA and I had the absolute pleasure of training with Meenakshi for my pre natal yoga. I started right after 12 weeks and continued until I had my baby at 39 weeks. Before I started my training, I didn’t have a very flexible body but everything changed since I started training with Meenakshi. She has the unique ability of transforming a person in terms of bodily capabilities. She identified the places I could work on and we continued working on them as team to have a successful delivery. She’s a very dedicated teacher with plethora of knowledge about yoga and knows exactly which muscle needs to be worked on to relieve pains which I had at times during my pregnancy. Had it not been for Meenakshi, I would not have been able to continue being super active and continue working until my 39 weeks. I also owe her big time for the labor and delivery sessions which she had with me and my husband. Those classes helps us set expectations of what was coming and that helped us massively on the day of delivery. If you are looking for pre natal yoga sessions, then Meenakshi is your person. She was my strength during my pregnancy journey and I can’t thank her enough for that 🤗🙏🏻