About Me
Yoga has always been a part of Smita’s life. As a child she went to Indian Saturday School where she learnt
about the principles of leading a Yogic life. For the last 20 years Smita has completed at least one training in
Yoga, each year. She has completed teacher trainings with the Sivananda Ashram, Birthlight, the Himalayan
Institute, LYT Yoga and in Vishoka Meditation. She has undergone further training in anatomy with Gary
Carter and subtle body trainings with Tias Little and Rod Stryker. She is also qualified in Restorative Yoga
with ‘Restorative Yoga Queen’ Judith Lasater.
Smita left behind her desk job in the corporate sector and started her Yoga journey 20 years ago. She founded
Yoga Balance, a Yoga centre in Finchley. She encouraged a spirit of mentoring and during this time she taught many new teachers how to develop their teaching style and tap into their authenticity. Smita also p ractices as a medical herbalist and naturopath with certification from the College of Naturopathic Medicine.
Smita’s gentle style of teaching is suitable for beginners and for those who want to embrace a deeper
practice, that allows you to connect to your energy body. “For me Yoga is all about bringing freedom, flow and fulfilment into your life - without so much pushing. There’s this possibility for growth with Yoga when you can take it off the mat. It gives you the tools
to be whole.”
Yoga
Yoga can help you physically, with posture and strength. But yoga is much more than the physical postures (Asana). By involving the breath, the practice becomes more then the physical, it also becomes about the mind. What Asana is to the body, the Breath practices (pranayama) are to the mind. Yoga thus encompasses a Mind Body practice.
Meditation
The preparation for meditation will help you get into meditation quicker and deeper. In class we use gentle asana and breath to help you take your seat, noticing your body and breath, gently moving into stillness.
Herbal Medicine
Herbs taking with guidance can help with chronic conditions, help you get back into balance and optimise your health. Our consultations are thorough and herbs are prescribed according to your constitution, energetics as well as presenting concern
Retreat: Yoga & Coaching
MARCH 24-27TH 2023
Early bird Prices : from £610 if booked before 24th December 2022
Please email for full details.
Main Services
Yoga/meditation
Group Class :
Friday 10.30am East Barnet
Monday 7pm Mill Hill
Private Class:
Please email your enquiry
Herbal Medicine
1hr Initial Consulation: £150
30min Follow up: £80
(Herbs not included)
Smita is a fantastic yoga teacher, her style is gentle, authentic and serving. I feel renewed after each class. My favourite teacher at Yogabalance
- Mandy jones
Feedback
I have been seeing Smita for herbal medicine for a year now and she has really helped me with my sleep issues and energy which I had been struggling with for 10 years!
- Lindy martin
I can’t recommend Smita enough, her relaxations are the best. I wish I had a recording of her voice.
- jaya shah