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Classical Hatha Yoga, grounding through the cultivation of steadiness (sthiram) and happiness (sukham) in each posture, breathing deeply (Pranayama), facilitating and strengthening the nervous, endocrine, immune and cardiovascular systems.

02/09/2026

“Gurus are made to fall” said a wise friend, as I am processing this new information that has come to light about Deepak Chopra.

A few years ago, I co-created a fundraiser event for COVID-relief for India. Deepak Chopra was one of the keynote speakers. I have met him a few times over the years and my experience of him has been positive. He was kind and paternal toward me. He invited me to become one of his educators, and I graciously accepted.

I appreciate his huge contribution in bringing Yoga, Ayurveda and eastern medicine and healing modalities to the mainstream West. It saddens me that he strayed from the path he showed us.

He is a Guru, even in his fall, a mirror, teaching us that we need to tend to the shadows within each of us, and heal our trauma, lest they come out sideways. I hope that he will seek help.

I pray for all the women and children who were victimized and preyed on. I pray that I will continue to see the shadows within myself, bring them to light and heal.

12/24/2025

This New Year join me for a 7- session online Chakra Yoga series.

Chakras are focal points of convergence of astral nerves in the astral body, arranged along the spine in the physical body. These are powerful centres of Prana or life force.

Each week, we will explore one chakra, starting with the root chakra, through a practice that includes asana, pranayama, and guided chakra meditation. This series is meant to support grounding, balance, and stability as we move into the new year with clarity and intention.

What the series includes:
* 7 live online classes (90 minutes each).
* A focused theme each week, moving from Root to Crown Chakra.
* Full class recordings (available for 10 days).
* Simple PDF handouts for each chakra (key qualities, and practices to support).

Early Registration Bonus (for those who register by Jan4th):
* An exclusive 20-minute Foundational Root Chakra Meditation
* Extended access to class recordings for 30 days.  $250 for full 7-week series. $45 drop-in for each class.

All levels welcome. Postures are made accessible with props.

Dates: Sundays Jan 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15 & 22.
Time: 10:00 - 11:30am ET. Recordings available.
Location: Zoom. Link will be emailed the day before and an hour before class.

For more information and to register, click link in bio

12/03/2025

Hello friends, please join me this weekend to close out the year with a 3-class series combining my passion for Yoga & Ayurveda.

As winter is here, it is essential to keep our Agni - inner fire - strong, balanced and healthy. We will use yogic and ayurvedic wisdom to ignite this fire, boosting immunity, strengthening digestion and maintaining calm and emotional balance.

Each class includes:
- Heating asanas
- Pranayama breathing to build heat
- Solar plexus activation
- Restorative postures for deep relaxation

+ A home-practice handout with simple ayurvedic rituals and guidelines.

Sundays - Dec 7, 14, 21 - 10-11:30am ET
Zoom
All levels welcome. Postures modified for accessibility.

*Recordings available for 2 months*

Info & Register: https://monisharajayoga.com/classes/p/open-class

02/19/2025

I sat in a cafe across from the ashram in Puttaparthi, listening to the chants of the ongoing Rudra Maha Yajna. I lost myself and painted Baba. I never noticed before how beautiful he is.

Watercolour on paper.

Om Sai Ram❤️

07/12/2024

Hatha Yoga Tuesdays at Broome Street Temple
11am - 12pm ET

Dear friends, I’ll be teaching a limited number of classes this summer, in SoHo before I leave for India in Sept. Join me for a slow and steady practice, focused on breathing and alignment, starting July 16th.

Bring your yoga mat and belt, or a long scarf.
Looking forward to seeing you there, or join online.

Register via link in bio 👆🏽

03/19/2024

Yoga for Long-COVID & Pulmonary Health
Fri, Mar 22, 8-10 am PT/11-1 pm ET.

According to the CDC, 6 in 10 Americans live with at least one chronic disease.

Yoga is often recommended for people with chronic illnesses, yet there is very little discussion about how best to practice. Yoga that is taught consciously can offer a sanctuary of self-care for spoonies (people who have energy-limiting conditions), as well as people with chronic pain or other chronic conditions.

Whether you are a practitioner or a teacher, this new workshop series from the is an opportunity to learn from teachers who have navigated chronic conditions themselves, so that you can gain insight for your own practice or to help you guide your students in a safe and effective way.

Yoga for Spoonies features 10 workshops from Dr. Steffany Moonaz, Katie Blecker, Audrey (Auzhó Yoga), Rodrigo Souza, Marsha D. Banks-Harold, Dr. Shailla Vaidya, Astrid van Rens, Cheri Clampett, Natalia Tabilo, Sarah Thomas, Jivana Heyman, and myself.

*This series began on Wednesday February 28th, however it isn’t too late to catch the final live sessions, including a workshop with myself on Yoga for Long-COVID & Pulmonary Health this Friday, and catch up on the previous sessions via the replays.

Learn more and save your spot at the link in my bio!

02/09/2024

My father passed away a week ago on Fri, Feb 2nd. My heart is broken open. I’m blessed to have been there with him before he left. He suffered a lot in the last few years. I’m grateful he is free now.

This is uncharted territory for me, and I’m processing my grief as best as I can while taking care of my mother, and logistics.
It’s been a huge lesson in practicing self-care while care-giving.
All my yoga and meditation practices are rising up to support and give me strength.

I’ll be extending my stay in India for a few more months, and teaching all my classes virtually.

Grateful for life, for all the love that is here and the opportunity to navigate uncertainty as gracefully as I can.

Goodbye Acha. Go in peace. All is well between us. I love you ❤️

12/30/2023

2023 is sending me off in a truly special way🌟 I celebrated my birthday in India. It was the first time I’ve seen my parents on my birthday, and celebrated with my mother, since I was 18. It was so magical.

I felt so loved, surrounded by dear friends and had the yummiest vegan chocolate cake ever. Thanks

Grateful for all the gifts and lessons 2023 brought in. Can’t wait to see what 2024 has in store.
Happy New Year everyone. Sending you all so much love❤️🩷❤️

11/22/2023

Khichadi or Kitchari is a delicious one-pot grain and lentil dish I’ve grown up eating in India. It is a fully balanced Ayurvedic meal, cooked thoroughly for easy digestion, in a blend of fresh ground spices. A perfect meal, especially when you’re sick.

As a Chopra Ayurveda Lifestyle Educator, I teach my clients to make kitchari. I spice mine simply with turmeric, cumin, and sea salt, and make it from scratch.

So when I received a box of .nyc ‘s assorted packaged kitcharis, I was a bit skeptical. I’d never had Kitchari out of a package before.

I was pleasantly surprised. This was the tastiest kitchari I’ve had in a very long time. I tried the Balanced Kitchari and the Warming vm Kitchari. So yummy! And they were both so distinctly flavoured. I added fresh curry leaves.

In just 20 mins you have a delicious meal, ideal for cold winter days.
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10/23/2023

Fear, confusion, loneliness, anxiety, instability are normal, human, and natural experiences of life, but in these times of terror and war, these experiences can be even more overwhelming. Here’s a simple practice to help restore and balance the nervous system.

We are bioelectrical beings living on an electric planet. We need to recharge our battery by plugging into the natural electric charge of the earth. This ‘grounds’ us.

I am grateful for the Ayurvedic tool of grounding, which I have been practicing daily lately, helping me have a ground beneath me, literally and metaphorically. Try it out for yourself:

* Take your shoes off and walk barefoot on a patch of grass or earth
* Place your hands on a large rock or boulder
* Walk through a stream, keeping your footing on solid rock
* Climb a tree

These are simple yet powerful acts to take care of ourselves, connect with nature and ground our electrical energy.

Grounding on black lava, coral, rainforest, stream, rock, in Maui.

Thank you Chopra Certifications Chopra

09/01/2023

Breakfast - Indian style. Almost every morning for the past month, I’d walk down the street and get in line for a glass of chai, samosas and idlis (rice cakes). This delicious beginning sustained me for most of the day.

Breakfast - New York style. Before I head to work, I make my own chai with homemade almond milk and get my favorite vegan croissant from Tarallucci e Vino

Grateful for both, to be alive and live in these diverse worlds I love.

❤️india ❤️NY

07/10/2023

Meditation For Cognitive Well-being

ONLINE: Thurs, July 13th, 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm ET.

In a world consumed by constant doing and future-oriented thinking, it is essential to reclaim the present moment and prioritize our well-being. The ability to think about what is not happening in this present moment is a cognitive achievement that comes at a high emotional cost.
Join me for a meditation class where we delve into the profound benefits of meditation, disrupting the cycle of chronic stress and its detrimental impact on our physical and mental health.

Yoga and meditation have been successfully employed to improve memory in studies with people with cognitive decline, and highly stressed caregivers, all of whom are at increased risk for development of Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

From improved sleep and reduced depression and anxiety, to enhanced immune function and cognitive well-being, the transformative effects of meditation are far-reaching. Through the practice of meditation, we can activate positive genetic expression, regulate stress hormones, and even slow down the aging process.

Whether you're new to meditation or an experienced practitioner, this online class is suitable for all levels. No prior experience is necessary. All you need is an open mind and a willingness to explore the power of meditation.

Registration link in bio👆🏽

Monisha Raja has been meditating close to thirty years and is a certified Chopra Health Coach and Sivananda yoga teacher.

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Tuesday	6pm - 7:15pm
Thursday	6pm - 7:15pm
Friday	12pm - 1:15pm
Saturday	10am - 11am
Sunday	11am - 12pm

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https://monisharajayoga.com/

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