Charu Yoga

01/23/2026

Day 2. Manifesting Diabetes-Free Life
My doc gave me one month to manage my high blood sugar levels. Yes, its inherited, and yes, I can do something about it.
Plough pose - I do this to massage & stimulate the pancreas, increase insulin production and sensitivity. As an inversion, it boosts circulation, reduces stress, and lowers blood sugar levels.

stay tuned on my journey to reverse this killer disease with my 3 pillars
1. positive mindset
2. diet
3. exercise

01/22/2026

The secret to keeping sugar levels humming along.
A salad before a carby lunch. With my lavender balsamic vinegar
Mandarin
Apples
Feta
Walnuts
Olive oil
Chilli flakes
Lavender balsamic
Spinach

01/08/2026

Deep Rest! not just sleep, try yoga nidra- I made this video to help myself & others heal bodies with an awesome ancient yogic technique. Try it! because---
15 mins of Yoga Nidra = 60 mins of sleep

Yoga Nidra --meditation for the body..Annamaya Kosha. charu shankar. if you enjoyed this meditation, please subscribe..https://www.youtube.com/user/apsaraali...

06/30/2025

A new salad with an ancient twist. just made it you have to try it..

Wandering around my home built in the 1950’s, I reflected on how much older than me, the trees were. A majestic oak in the back, that intimidated me in the beginning, because I was afraid of …

05/14/2022

Happy friday!
Love this kelly clarkson song & had to dance to it!
Hope you have a rocking weekend ;)

I'm a superwoman
I know I'm strong
I'm phenomenal
I'm enough
I don't need you to tell me who to be

05/06/2022

15 minutes of yoga nidra = 1 hour of deep sleep. Its what my class experienced here when I taught them. Have you tried it before. watch this space for a video I will share tomorrow so you can also give yoga nidra a try! club, four seasons, bahamas

04/24/2022

wondering about how to improve observation skills or even its value..
here's how you can bring your whole self to conversations, interactions, work, personal life & just about everything else. Plus you free up your mind chatter.
just a few tips here.
for more, come check out my complementary yoga class, series starts today.
I'm offering the first class free.
So that so you can have an experiential practice on increasing mindful observation.
Spilling on to all areas of your life.
msg me for link.
See you on the mat 🙂

04/23/2022

new Spring series starts tomorrow, 8 - 9:15 PM est. breathwork, intention setting, asana, body work, final guided meditation, and a simple take home practice to keep up during the week. interested, msg me.

10/08/2021

28% of the calories of regular pasta!! you definitely want in on my delicious pasta recipe.. Ever since I discovered spaghetti squash I haven't look at pasta the same way any more.

try it out! guaranteed you will also fall in love, with this weight loss, gluten free, low glycemic index recipe that also packs it in with a delicious Indian sauce flavor. Italian never had it so good :)
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09/20/2021

Been craving Tiramisu. Wondering how to get a slice of it.. here's my home made, no eggs, no cream, quick & easy recipe. from my dad's military days.. and my delhi days tasting black forest cake in -you simply have to try it..

No eggs, No Bake, No Cream, Simple & Easy TiramisuElegance & sometimes fear go hand in hand for this famous Italian dessert. Never fear! Hope is here. The wo...

09/06/2021

Happy labor day everyone!

as you enjoy the fruits of your labor on Monday, give my Payasam a try. Gluten-free, dairy-free, I convert a 2000 year-old festival dish to a healthy treat while keeping yumminess intact. Watch the entire video for step-by-step how-to.. And can you guess what I used to get a pretty pink Payasam :)

A dairy-free, gluten-free yummy Quinoa-coconut pudding.I’ve updated this traditional over 2000-year old dish for our modern times. Its served to appreciate t...

07/11/2021

Just in time for the cool monsoon weather we're having. Make yourself a cup of chai. I share health benefits, best spices, ideal steep time, and much, much more in today's Chai video. And yes, its dairy-free but not one of your friends will be able to tell. I promise, so do try it out. https://youtu.be/6yUltmT0kCk
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Full bodied, robust and delicious, my home-made chai recipe will have you forget store-bought. Made from freshly ground spices, dairy-free milk, my friends d...