Monisha Raja YOGA

Monisha Raja YOGA Classical Hatha Yoga. 52 yrs of practice, 27 yrs of teaching. Sivananda lineaged teacher. Student. Yoga & Neuroscience. Ayurveda lifestyle educator.

09/17/2026

THE YOGA & AYURVEDA REJUVENATION RETREAT

Come experience the Yoga & Ayurveda lifestyle, right at the source.
Dec 19–27, 2026 | Kerala, India

Imagine waking up to the sound of the ocean, steps away from warm palm breezes and deep, restorative daily practice.

Kerala is where I trained, where I’m from, and the birthplace of Ayurveda. This December, I’m leading an intimate group through 8 transformative days featuring:
* Personalized Doctor-prescribed daily Ayurvedic treatments
* Morning & evening yoga sessions
* Nourishing organic Ayurvedic meals
* Cultural & music programs
* An outing to a 1,200-year-old Shiva temple
* Full modern amenities on a gorgeous property featuring traditional Kerala heritage architecture
* Or simply rest by the sea (All activities are optional)

Come by yourself for a personal reset, or bring a friend or loved one to share this experience.

I will oversee everything. I know the people. I speak the language. This is my home, and you are my guest.

DM me “KERALA” and I’ll send you the full retreat details. Space is limited to keep our group intimate.

I’m happy to get on a call with you and answer any questions or concerns. Looking forward to welcoming you to Kerala!

09/07/2026

In Kalady, the birthplace of Adi Shankaracharya, Hinduism’s greatest thinker, scholar and philosopher saint.

Jagad Guru Adi Shankaracharya (788-820 CE) was born in Kerala and achieved samadhi in Kedarnath, traversing the length of India in his search for the ultimate truth.

In his brief life of thirty two years, he not only revived Sanatana Dharma, known today as Hinduism, and systemized the diverse teachings on Advaita Vedanta (the non-dualistic philosophy asserting that the self and the absolute are one), but also established the four cardinal monasteries or mathas, which acted as the organizational structures for perpetuating the teachings.

By the age of sixteen he had made monumental contributions, writing commentaries on the Bhagavad Gita, the Upanishads and the Brahma Sutras. But the most audacious of all his philosophy was the conceptualisation of Brahman as the absolute reality permeating the whole universe.

Adi Shankaracharya’s advaita philosophy and modern quantum theory share striking conceptual parallels regarding the non-dual, interconnected nature of reality. Stephen Hawkins could well have been a disciple of Shankaracharya!

So you can imagine the gravity of this moment and my emotions, as I stood on the ground where he was born, over 1,200 years ago. This was a home-coming in many ways for me. My father was born 3 hours from Kalady, and I visited family here.

My lineage traces back through Swami Sivananda to the Sringeri Matha, one of the four mathas Shankaracharya himself established.
Standing there, that lineage became a tangible place. Twenty seven years of teaching led me to this ground, and I am humbled and privileged to continue the line and bring these teachings to my students in New York and beyond.
In deep gratitude 🙏🏽

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08/04/2026

The Root (Muladhara) Chakra workshop is happening this Saturday, Aug 8th, at 11:30am, and I’m really looking forward to bringing these teachings to India for the first time, here in Domlur, Bangalore.

Learn to take care of your foundation, as we go through a grounding practice including pranayama, asana, meditation, mantra and mudra.

Location: The Studio by Copper + Cloves - 4th Floor, 167, 2nd Stage, 2nd Cross, Shankarnag Rd, Domlur, Bengaluru

Time: 11:30am (NOT 11:45am. My mistake;)
90 minutes + reflection.

Fee: ₹1500. Scan the QR code in the reel to register.
Space is limited so book your spot now.

Can’t wait to practice with you!

MULADHARA - Root Chakra WorkshopGrounding the foundation. I am excited to bring this 90-minute immersive exploration to ...
07/29/2026

MULADHARA - Root Chakra Workshop

Grounding the foundation.

I am excited to bring this 90-minute immersive exploration to Bangalore, in collaboration with the STUDIO by Copper + Cloves - a space that embodies the very kind of nourishment and intentionality this practice calls for.

The root energy centre is the seat of stability, safety, and structural support. We’ll explore this chakra through asana, pranayama, guided meditation, mudra, and mantra, and understand what it means to be truly grounded in modern life.

Location: The Studio by Copper + Cloves, Domlur, Bangalore
Date: Saturday, August 8th
11:30 am - 1 pm IST
90 minutes + reflection
Open to all levels

Based in New York. Rooted in Kerala.

Register: scroll to scan QR code and book your seat.
Space is limited.

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07/21/2026

Inversions. Change your view. Change your mind.

Beginning August 9th, I will teach a progressive 4-week series online, designed to safely build your inversion practice from the ground up.
We will work toward shoulderstand and headstand, building with strength, alignment and breath to get there safely.

Whether you’re looking to overcome the fear of going upside down or refine your alignment and stability, this series will give you the strength, confidence, and practices to soar.

Throughout August, we’ll explore a variety of inversions, including Crow Pose (Kakasana), Shoulderstand (Sarvangasana), Plough Pose (Halasana), and foundations for Handstand. Every week builds strategically toward our ultimate focal pose, The King of Asanas: Headstand (Sirsasana).

What are the benefits of going upside-down?

* Boosts Circulation & Heart Health
* Builds Deep Core & Shoulder Strength
* Calms the Nervous System
* Stimulates the pineal and pituitary glands in the brain
* Enhances Focus & Mental Clarity
* Conquers Fear & Builds Confidence

$140 for the series. $45 for drop-in. *Recordings available
Link in bio to register.

Dhyana. Thirty three years of meditation. I started Vipassana meditation in my early twenties, before I fully understood...
07/16/2026

Dhyana. Thirty three years of meditation.

I started Vipassana meditation in my early twenties, before I fully understood what dhyana meant. It was the most beautiful thing that ever happened to me.

This tradition requires a minimum 10 days of silence, to begin. No reading, writing, speaking, gesturing, eye-contact, gadgets, nothing that’ll take you out of yourself. It is intense.

This is not the path you take to get blissed-out, as one of my teachers told me, it is where you go to meet yourself. Just like the body needs exercise to function well, the mind needs to be disciplined. Meditation is that discipline, without which the ego is in constant search of entertainment. When we live in a culture that feeds on our dissatisfaction and profits from our constant need to consume, this level of quiet and withdrawal can feel terrifying. But when you do meet yourself, it is beyond ecstatic.

Thirty three years and multiple courses later, I sit twice daily. This is my anchor in the storm. Some days the mind is quiet. Most days it isn’t but that’s not the point. Dhyana is the 7th limb of yoga, the one right before Samadhi (awakening) and right after Dharana (concentration). You just keep showing up, and one day, without trying, you’re there.

Begin your meditation practice today. Sit still 5 mins in the morning and 5 mins in the evening. Small consistent steps lead to success.

Hello my dear French students and friends. Don’t miss Nina❣️
07/07/2026

Hello my dear French students and friends. Don’t miss Nina❣️

07/04/2026

Healthy hair the Ayurveda way.

I’m often asked the secret to my thick and full hair. There is no secret, just a simple ayurvedic care regimen.

I had fallen trap to colouring my hair for many years and it started to get thin and dry. I shaved it all off one day, and let my hair grow out naturally. My hair feels like it used to when I was a teenager.

Here are some simple tips. When done consistently, these work like magic:

1. Massage (abhyanga) your head for 5 mins before you shower daily, in circular motions with your fingers. This improves blood circulation and nourishes the hair.

2. Wash your hair 1 - 2 times a week. More than that and you’re stripping your hair of its natural oils.

3. Before you wash your hair, massage your scalp with warm coconut or sesame oil, using your fingers to spread from the roots down to the tips. Leave in for 30 mins to a few hours. Wash it out with a mild shampoo and apply conditioner.

4. Avoid dyes and harsh chemicals. They will make your hair dry and brittle over time.

5. Beauty begins from within. Try to eat an organic and mostly plant-based diet. Include dark leafy greens, nuts, seeds and healthy fats.

Health doesn’t just happen. It builds over time with small consistent actions.

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