Parag Mody

I have been studying martial arts for over twenty years, and yoga for fourteen years. To me, these art forms represent an inner exploration, a journey towards inner awakening. My daily practice is about resolution of conflict - both internal and external, striving to develop an unshakable interior and a yielding, yet firm, exterior to help face life's daily challenges without fear or doubt.

Neither medium of expression, yoga or kalarippayattu, has been easy for me to grasp - both physically and psychologically, and perhaps that is one reason for my passionate pursuit of these arts. One of the toughest challenges in practice lies in bringing that inner transformation experienced on the mat into daily life, and in relationship with others. In my teaching, I attempt to create the opening for the inner awareness to penetrate, and show how it can be used to actualize change in one's life. Classes will be dynamic, with strong focus on alignment and breath. For my own journey, I am eternally grateful to my teachers Ramanand Patel, Geeta and Prashant Iyengar, and C. Mohammed Sherif -  for showing the Way and teaching me to stand tall.

(415) 572-8921
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