“A healthy mind, a healthy body, a joyous life, flow from an open heart.” This is the outlook that makes the journey of yoga & dance with Hemalayaa so joyous and playful. A hallmark of Hema’s classes is the sound of laughter; her own and that of her students. Hema’s special gift is a teaching style that invites students to embark on a journey to their own inner joy. Fitness in the fullest possible sense. She lives in Los Angeles and also offers frequent workshops in in some of the world’s most stunning settings. The daughter of Indian parents, Hema’s yoga training began at home at an early age. Her first teacher was her father. She then went on to study yoga philosophy and meditation as well as asana. Hema is also a student of India’s other great movement traditions. Her in-depth study and practice of classical Indian dance informs how she teaches. A life devoted to yoga and dance animate Hemalayaa’s playful spirit. Many of her retreats and workshops culminate in a night of dance. Hema loves turning her students on to the vibrant styles of Indian dance, from the classical to the latest moves from Bollywood, Bangra and Indian MTV.