Meet Anjika Morari
Founder & Teacher
Namaste, I’m Anjika!
Sankalp Yoga Shala was created to provide an authentic yoga space that brings sincerity to the practice. Each and every one of us are complete beings - our happiness, health, and peace lie within us. Yoga helps us awaken this, reminds us of our power, and creates an unwavering belief in ourselves. During your journey, I am here as a source of support and guidance; to simply share and reflect what I have learned from my teachers. All you bring is your mat --- and your sankalp: your internal determination, willpower, and resolve to be your best self and dive inwards.
Qualifications:
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Trained in Mysuru, India at Bharatha Yoga
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Level 2 Bharatha Yoga Teacher
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RYT : Registered Yoga Alliance Teacher - 550 hrs
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RPYT : Registered Pregnancy Yoga Teacher - 100 hrs
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1 year teaching experience @ University of California, Berkeley
My Journey:
I was first introduced to yoga by my dad, someone who has stayed true to his discipline and sadhana his whole life. Growing up, he would share bits of his experience and how it can enrich our lives, thus inspiring me to pursue a deeper understanding of yoga.
Taking asana classes in university and self-studying yoga philosophy taught me the beauty of simplicity and the importance of self-contemplation. Eventually, I began to teach my peers yoga - specifically, the techniques that were helping me navigate college and its stressors with calmness and stability. I loved to help others experience how yoga empowers us to look within, quiet our minds, and release our worries. After graduating college, I was sure of only one thing: I wanted to learn and experience yoga fully and from the source.
I was recommended to Bharatha Yoga by my family member, who advised me to just - “go with an open mind and experience every moment.” Two weeks after graduating, I jumped at the opportunity to go Mysuru, India and learn from the teachers at Bharatha Yoga. In the following three months of intensive programs, I gained 600+ hours of teacher training and experienced my own practice of yoga for what it actually is: a lifestyle and a discipline.
My practice keeps me grounded, energized, and grateful! Practicing yoga is a journey and commitment, and I intend to move and flow until my last breath. Along the way, I hope to help those around me seeking to learn yoga and experience how simple happiness and health is, once we look within.
About MY JOURNEY:
I was first introduced to yoga by my dad, someone who has stayed true to his discipline and sadhana his whole life. Growing up, he would share bits of his experience and how it can enrich our lives, thus inspiring me to pursue a deeper understanding of yoga.
Taking asana classes in university and self-studying yoga philosophy taught me the beauty of simplicity and the importance of self-contemplation. Eventually, I began to teach my peers yoga - specifically, the techniques that were helping me navigate college and its stressors with calmness and stability. I loved to help others experience how yoga empowers us to look within, quiet our minds, and release our worries. After graduating college, I was sure of only one thing: I wanted to learn and experience yoga fully and from the source.
I was recommended to Bharatha Yoga (Indea Yoga) by my family member, who advised me to just - “go with an open mind and experience every moment.” Two weeks after graduating, I jumped at the opportunity to learn from the teachers at Indea Yoga. In the following three months of intensive programs, I gained 500+ hours of teacher training, studied pre/postnatal yoga, and experienced my own practice of yoga for what it actually is: a lifestyle and a discipline.
My practice keeps me grounded, energized, empowers me to look inwards and guides me away from external distractions or validation. Practicing yoga is a lifelong journey and commitment, and I intend to move and flow until my last breath. Along the way, I hope to help those around me seeking to learn yoga and experience how simple happiness and health is, once we look within.
About sankalp
yoga shala:
Each aspect of Sankalp Yoga Shala is built with intention, beginning with our name. Each word - sankalpa, yoga, and shaala, is derived from Sanskrit.
Sankalp is your inner resolve, specific intention, or your most heartfelt desire. Sankalpas are taken in the present tense, and generate immense will, energy, and truth. Lastly, it reminds you that whatever is required of you is already within you.
Yoga is a word interpreted in many ways, but to us, Yoga is how you live your life. This discipline is steeped in history, text, traditions, and tools that I hope to share over time. Its purpose is to clear the mind and maintain a state of inner happiness, stability, and gratitude. This comes when we begin to live each and every part of our lives with mindfulness: the way we sleep, speak, eat, work, etc. For many, this journey begins through a physical asana practice that helps to bring self-awareness and focus. Physical benefits and healing occur as a byproduct of a consistent and sincere practice.
Shala translates to home, and a “yoga shala” is a place where yoga is shared and experienced. Our purpose is to provide education, not exercise. We teach knowledge or tools that can be used out of the classroom setting — because the development of the mind or internal self is our main intention — be it through meditation, physical movement, or workshops. In a yoga shaala, these ancient practices are shared in a respectful and traditional way.
Why am I passionate about sharing yoga through this shala? It is rare to find a place that offered the holistic discipline of yoga, one that went beyond the physical movement and exercise mentality. From my ongoing journey in yoga, I have built my full faith in this tool as a means of health and bliss for all. I love that yoga is accessible to everyone because yoga takes us within ourselves. From my experience as a student, yoga always leaves me feeling lighter and smiling! I hope to bring this to you by offering this space and guiding you to take charge of your health and happiness.
About Sankalpa Yoga ShaalA:
Each aspect of Sankalpa Yoga Shaala is built with intention, beginning with our name. Each word - sankalpa, yoga, and shaala, is derived from Sanskrit.
Sankalpa roughly translates to your inner resolve, specific intention, or your most heartfelt desire. Sankalpas are taken in the present tense, and generate immense will, energy, and truth. Lastly, it reminds you that whatever is required of you is already within you.
Yoga is a word interpreted in many ways, but to us, Yoga is how you live your life. This discipline is steeped in history, text, traditions, and tools that we hope to share over time. Its purpose is to clear the mind and maintain a state of inner happiness, stability, and gratitude. This comes when we begin to live each and every part of our lives with mindfulness: the way we sleep, speak, eat, work, etc. For many, this journey begins through a physical asana practice that helps to bring self-awareness and focus. Physical benefits and healing occur as a byproduct of a consistent and sincere practice.
Shaala translates to home, and a “yoga shaala” is a place where yoga is shared and experienced. Our purpose is to provide education, not exercise. We teach knowledge or tools that can be used out of the classroom setting — because the development of the mind or internal self is our main intention — be it through meditation, physical movement, or workshops. In a yoga shaala, these ancient practices are shared in a respectful and traditional way.
Why am I passionate about sharing yoga through this shaala? It was hard to find a place that offered the holistic discipline of yoga, one that went beyond the physical movement and exercise mentality. From my ongoing journey in yoga, I have built my full faith in this tool as a means of health and bliss for all. I love that yoga is accessible to everyone because yoga takes us within ourselves. From my experience as a student, yoga always leaves me feeling lighter and smiling! I hope to bring this to you by offering this space and guiding you to unlock your potential and lead your life joyfully!
About My Teachers:
I am grateful to learn Ashtanga Yoga under the guidance of Acharya Bharat Shetty and Prasanth Sir. Bharatha Yoga was founded with the vision of “health and bliss for all,” and brings this mission to life by teaching thousands of students how to build a safe and lifelong practice. We are taught alignment and technique are key to a safe and strong physical practice. This occurs when there is harmony of the body, breath, and mind. Furthermore, when one develops the patience and determination to practice consistently and regularly, improvements in the physical body and mind are a natural outcome. Lastly, Bharatha Yoga has taught me true yoga happens beyond the mat, and when we apply the same mindfulness into every aspect of our lives - happiness and health are bound to follow.
ABOUT MY TEACHERS:
I am grateful to learn Ashtanga Yoga under the guidance of Acharya Bharat Shetty, Prasanth Sir, and Pradeep Sir. Bharatha Yoga was founded with the vision of “health and bliss for all,” and brings this mission to life by teaching thousands of students how to build a safe and lifelong practice. We are taught alignment and technique are key to a safe and strong physical practice. This occurs when there is harmony of the body, breath, and mind. Furthermore, when one develops the patience and determination to practice consistently and regularly, improvements in the physical body and mind are a natural outcome. Lastly, Bharatha Yoga has taught me true yoga happens beyond the mat, and when we apply the same mindfulness into every aspect of our lives - happiness and health are bound to follow.