This book represents the intersection of my worlds—language, education, movement, and narrative. It's written for real people with real bodies and real lives, not just the idealized yogi of popular imagination. My approach to yoga, like my approach to teaching English, focuses on meeting you where you are and building from there with humor, compassion, and occasional tough love. I believe yoga belongs in everyday moments—while waiting for coffee to brew, during a challenging conversation with a teenager, or in those precious five minutes between responsibilities. This practice has carried me through career transitions, across continents during my frequent travels, and into deeper connection with my own body's wisdom.
If this book finds its way into your hands, consider it an invitation to conversation rather than a final word on yoga. My practice continues to evolve, as I hope yours will too.
Shanti Arunkumar
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