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Kanika Karmakar

योगः चित्तवृत्ति निरोधः "Yoga is the stilling of the fluctuations of the mind." — Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Hatha Yoga & Ashtanga Yoga Teacher
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training — Yoga Vidyapeeth, Mumbai
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Kanika Karmakar is a dedicated Yoga Guru with a strong foundation in the traditional disciplines of Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga. She has successfully completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training from Yoga Vidyapeeth, Mumbai, and is devoted to preserving and sharing the timeless wisdom of the Vedic yogic tradition.

Guided by the principle that yoga is not merely a practice but a way of life, Kanika teaches with authenticity, compassion, and discipline. Her sessions integrate mindful movement, conscious breathing, proper alignment, and meditative awareness, enabling students to cultivate strength, flexibility, balance, and inner harmony.

समत्वं योग उच्यते "Yoga is the state of inner equanimity." — Bhagavad Gita 2.48

Inspired by this ancient Vedic teaching, she encourages every practitioner to move beyond the physical postures and experience yoga as a path of self-discovery, self-mastery, and spiritual growth. With a calm and encouraging presence, Kanika creates a supportive environment where students of all ages and abilities can deepen their practice, awaken inner awareness, and embrace the transformative essence of yoga.

विद्या ददाति विनयम् "True knowledge gives rise to humility."

This timeless ideal reflects her approach to teaching — sharing knowledge with sincerity, humility, and respect for the ancient yogic lineage.

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