Private
In-Home Yoga
A private practice built around you in the comfort of your home.
My own experience of learning yoga and different modalities I train has shaped the way I teach. I have come to appreciate how much can unfold when there is time to slow down, ask questions, explore a movement, and understand it more fully. This is what draws me to private teaching.
Over the years, I have taught over 100 individuals and families, each bringing their own experiences, needs, and reasons for practicing. Some have come to yoga with an established practice they wanted to deepen; others were new to it altogether. I have worked with people of different ages and abilities, including those navigating injuries, recovery, or changes in their bodies over time.
There is no single way to approach yoga, and no two people arrive on the mat in quite the same way. Private teaching allows me to meet each person where they are, pay attention to the details, and adapt the practice as we go.
For me, the most meaningful part of teaching is seeing someone become more comfortable in their own body and discover that yoga can be accessible to them in ways they hadn’t imagined.
The space to learn
In a one-on-one setting, we have the time to work through questions that might not arise in a group class. We can explore alignment, strength, mobility, balance, and breath at a pace that feels appropriate, returning to the details that matter to each individual.
Sometimes the work is physical; sometimes it is about building confidence, developing awareness, or finding a way to practice that feels sustainable. Often, it is a combination of these things.
My intention is not simply to guide someone through a sequence of poses, but to help them understand what they are doing and why. Over time, this understanding can become part of how they move, practice, and care for themselves beyond the mat.
A Practice for Different Stages of Life
Yoga does not have to look a certain way to be meaningful. Private sessions can offer a starting point for someone new to yoga, a way to continue practicing during recovery, or an opportunity for an experienced student to explore their practice in greater depth.
I have also enjoyed working with families in a private setting, where people with different needs and levels of experience can learn alongside one another.
What matters most is finding an approach that respects the individual and allows the practice to evolve with them.
Published Scarsdale Inquirer Newspaper October 6, 2017
The Value of One-on-One Teaching
After years of teaching, I continue to find the individual connection one of the most fulfilling parts of my work. There is something special about getting to know how a person moves, understanding what they need, and having the time to work together without rushing.
Progress is not always dramatic or easily measured. Sometimes it is a small shift in alignment, greater ease in a familiar movement, or a growing sense of confidence. These moments are often where the deeper value of practice lies.
I have also enjoyed working with families in a private setting, where people with different needs and levels of experience can learn alongside one another.
What matters most is finding an approach that respects the individual and allows the practice to evolve with them.
“I have tried many yoga classes and teachers over the years, and Shivani has by far provided the best experience. Her knowledge and personalized approach have helped me with chronic pain, strength, relaxation, and breathwork. She is a great listener who truly adapts the practice to your individual needs and goals. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a more personalized yoga experience.”
Elise
My approach
My own practice began exactly here
In India, there is a tradition of teachers coming into the home to share their knowledge through personal guidance and an ongoing relationship with their students. I often think back to those days when I would look forward to my teacher arriving. Those lessons were something I set aside just for myself, my practice, for learning, listening and exploring.
What stayed with me went far beyond the time on the mat. There were conversations about philosophy, stories, reflections and little insights that found their way into everyday life. It was an experience of learning that unfolded naturally, over time.
My own journey began this way, and it continues to shape how I share my practice today. Bringing together yoga, strength, mobility, breath and mindful practices, I aim to create space for people to explore, grow and find their own connection to what they learn.
One of the most fulfilling parts of this journey is seeing people become stronger, more confident and more at ease in themselves discovering new possibilities and living life to their fullest potential.
