Pranaworks by Sher

A throwback from 11 years ago.
Sanur, Bali (Indonesia).

Happy 2nd Anniversary, Balay-Yoga!

The greatest practice of yoga for me as I age is not in the 'loudness' of my practice, as it was once. It is not the strong and competitive poses that I could do. It is in the subtle. It is in my ability to reign control of my breath in challenging situations. It is my ability to find santosh in situations when it seems impossible. Most of all, it is in my ability to find stillness in the midst of chaos.

Om shanti shanti om.

A throwback pic of my first YTT in India (Chennai). This was a sidetrip we did to Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. Circa 2019.

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I went to Mysore, India, five times. Each trip was 2 to 6 months. I practiced. I studied. I showed up, again and again. And still, I chose not to teach. Because I knew I wasn’t living it deeply enough. Because teaching yoga isn’t a default next step. And because I had a different calling 📷. Today I see people jumping into yoga teaching after a 200-hour course. Not because they feel called. But because it looks like a fun job. Better than a 9 to 5. Easier than corporate life. And definitely more “spiritual”. But here’s the truth: - 200 hours makes you a beginner, not a teacher - Yoga isn’t a backup plan. - A certificate doesn’t mean you’re ready. Real teaching is built on years of practice, humility, failure, and deep study. The yoga world doesn’t need more instructors. It needs more students. 👇 What do you think makes someone ready to teach yoga? Drop your thoughts. I’m listening

The purpose of the pose (your physical pracrice) is to prepare you for the stillness.

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The purpose of a yoga pose isn't the pose itself. It’s about preparing your body for stillness.⁠ ⁠ In the classical tradition, āsana was a means of creating the physical stability and ease needed for seated meditation. Why?⁠ ⁠ When the body settles, the breath slows. When the breath slows, the mind has space to quiet. And in that quiet, you begin to notice—your thoughts, patterns, sensations, and the deeper layers of your experience. You begin to witness the inextricable link between them.⁠ ⁠ This is the essence of yoga—the path of union. Cultivating awareness, not just in movement, but in stillness. From that place, you can build a profound sense of inner peace, resilience, and clarity.⁠ ⁠ #yoga #yogaposes #yogagram #yogacommunity #yogalover #asana #union #wisdom #stillness #meditation

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To me every day is yoga day. But today, I honor my teachers, the yoga itself and celebrate my students who continue to journey forward with a public acknowledgement . Happy yoga day from me to you! I hope your life is more beautiful because of yoga. I hope you are more wholesome because of the yoga within. Sending joy as always ✨I’m here for your yoga needs! Always. #internationalyogaday🧘🏻‍♀️ #yoga #yet

Focusing on the good.

Always finding joy in teaching the classics, and the integration between breath and movement.

The in-between moments.

I am grateful that I got to share the power of the breath and movement in stress management with some of the women of NAPOLCOM and PNP Mindanao.

A throwback picture from 6 years ago.

This year, I celebrate 13 years of being a student of yoga, and 9 years of being a yoga teacher-therapist. 🙏